Step 3 – Streamline Your Travel Nurse Paperwork

Keeping track of travel nurse paperwork can be a real nightmare! Last-minute requests for documents you might not have handy while on the road can be a pain for both you and your recruiter. But don’t worry – staying organized and having everything easily accessible can save you from these headaches.

Build Your Travel Nurse Portfolio

One thing that always impresses recruiters is Nurses who stay organized. Building a Portfolio of all your documentation is key to becoming a successful travel nurse. At the start of each assignment, you’ll go through a credentialing process, so keep your files updated regularly.

Start the Application Process

Once you’ve picked the companies you want to work with (hopefully us ;), it’s time to apply. For the initial application, you’ll mostly need your work history and certifications. But having your health info ready will help when you start the credentialing process.

Winning Strategy: Save all your travel nurse paperwork as a PDF and zip it into a folder. This might take some time initially, but it’ll make applying to new companies a breeze and leave a great impression on recruiters. You can also use Google Drive if that’s your jam. Just make sure to store this info securely with a password.

Checklist:

Completed Application: Often online. Sometimes, your recruiter might fill it out using your resume.

Resume: Keep it simple and straightforward. List the agency, hospital, number of beds and trauma level for past contracts. (Your recruiter needs agency info for employment checks.)

Immunizations / Physical:

• Tetanus
• Varicella
• Hepatitis B
• Most recent TB Test or Chest X-ray (if indicated)
• COVID-19 Vaccine and Boosters
• Influenza (mandatory during flu season)
• Childhood immunizations

Annual physical forms will be provided by your agency once you secure a contract.

Licenses and Certifications:

• BLS
• ACLS
• Any other nursing certifications
• All active nursing licenses (if you have hard copies)
• Driver’s License front and back (for I-9 verification)
• Social Security Card front and back (for I-9 verification)

References: Contact info for two or more references, preferably from your most recent job and 1-2 managers. Must be from within the last year.

Staying on top of all this paperwork is a lot of work at first, but once it’s done, keeping it updated will save you tons of time and effort when applying for future positions.

Check out our Credentialing Process

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