Common documents for nurse credentialing
Exact requirements vary by state, facility and specialty — always confirm against each facility's list.
- Active state nursing license (or multistate compact license)
- BLS certification, plus ACLS/PALS/NRP depending on unit
- TB test or chest X-ray, physical exam and immunization records
- Background check and drug screen
- Skills checklist for the specialty (ICU, ER, Med-Surg, L&D…)
- Professional references and work history
The nurse credentialing process
- 1
Collect
Gather the nurse's license, certifications, health records and background documents.
- 2
Verify
Confirm licenses with the issuing state board or Nursys, and certifications with the issuer.
- 3
Match
Compare the file against the facility's requirement list.
- 4
Submit
Send the complete file to the facility.
- 5
Maintain
Track every expiration date and collect renewals before they lapse.
Where Credentialing Check helps
Credentialing Check handles collecting, matching and maintaining: RN, LPN and CNA compliance rules are built in, each facility's requirements are tracked, and nurses get email reminders before their license or BLS expires.