Credentialing Process
Streamlined Steps For Stress-Free Compliance
We’ve Got Your Back (And Cover the Bill)
Wayward gets it—credentialing can be a hassle. That's why we hook you up with a dedicated compliance specialist to keep things smooth and speedy, so you can start your new gig without a hitch. Typically, this takes 2-3 weeks, but we can fast-track or extend it based on what you and the hospital agree on.
Wayward covers the costs of:
- Any required medical tests
- Background checks, education verification, and reference checks
- Licenses and certifications up to $250
- Fingerprints
Joint Commission
At Wayward, we don't mess around with standards—we're Joint Commission certified. What does that mean for you?
- We follow top-tier risk management and reduction protocols.
- We create a rock-solid structure for quality, safety, and performance improvement for
- our traveling healthcare pros.
- We boost trust and integrity with both our hospital clients and our traveling clinicians, helping you stand out in the crowd.
- We stick to the best business practices, confirmed by the experts.
- We meet all regulatory requirements with ease.
When you roll with Wayward, you know you're getting the best in the biz.
5-Step Compliance Process
Whether you’re a veteran travel nurse or a newbie, we've got a straightforward 5-step compliance process to make things simple. Our Credentialing Specialists and entire team are here to back you up every step of the way. We keep things transparent, prevent any slip-ups, and streamline the whole process, so you can focus on crushing your new travel healthcare assignments.
Step 1:
Background Check & New Hire Paperwork
After accepting an offer, your Wayward Credentialing Specialist will personally connect with you to review the requirements for your new role. During that call, they'll cover:
Employment Screening:
- Background Check
- Drug Screen - Must be completed within 72 hours of offer acceptance
- Education Verification
- Driver’s License (Pic of front and back)
- Social Security Card (Pic of front and back)
Health Records:
- Physical - within the last year
- PPD or IGRA - negative within last year; if positive, must have chest x-ray within two years of start, proof of positive, and TB Questionnaire updated annually
- MMR - two vaccine series or positive titer
- Varicella - two vaccine series or positive titer
- TDaP - vaccine within the last ten years
- Flu - vaccine during flu season or declination (not accepted by all units)
- Hep B - three vaccine series, titer, or declination
Testing:
- Competency Evaluation
- Core Mandatory Part I, II, and III (HIPAA & OSHA)
Additional items may be required based on the facility, like a respirator fit test or medication test. We're here to make sure you have everything you need to start strong.
Step 2:
Lab Authorization(s)
Your Credentialing Specialist will send you the clinic authorization via Email. This form will include details like:
- Lab location information
- Required Labs
- Billing information
- Donor special instructions
- Lab special instructions
- Contact information
Step 3:
Completion of Requirements
You'll team up with your Credentialing Specialist to knock out all the requirements. As you send in your documents, Wayward will forward them to the facility for approval. If anything gets rejected, your Credentialer will let you know what needs fixing until the facility gives you the green light.
Step 4:
Benefits & Documents
Once you've wrapped up the facility requirements for your assignment, a payroll onboarding specialist will send you a Welcome to People2.0 email. This is where you'll fill out direct deposit, I9, tax documents, etc as well as electing or declining Benefits.
Step 5:
First Day Instructions
You're all set with the credentialing process! Your Credentialing Specialist will then send you "FDI’s" to make sure you're ready to rock your first day of your travel healthcare assignment.
5-Step Compliance Process
Whether you’re a veteran travel nurse or a newbie, we've got a straightforward 5-step compliance process to make things simple. Our Credentialing Specialists and entire team are here to back you up every step of the way. We keep things transparent, prevent any slip-ups, and streamline the whole process, so you can focus on crushing your new travel healthcare assignments.
Step 1:
Background Check & New Hire Paperwork
After accepting an offer, your Wayward Credentialing Specialist will personally connect with you to review the requirements for your new role. During that call, they'll cover:
Employment Screening:
- Background Check
- Drug Screen - Must be completed within 72 hours of offer acceptance
- Education Verification
- Driver’s License (Pic of front and back)
- Social Security Card (Pic of front and back)
Health Records:
- Physical - within the last year
- PPD or IGRA - negative within last year; if positive, must have chest x-ray within two years of start, proof of positive, and TB Questionnaire updated annually
- MMR - two vaccine series or positive titer
- Varicella - two vaccine series or positive titer
- TDaP - vaccine within the last ten years
- Flu - vaccine during flu season or declination (not accepted by all units)
- Hep B - three vaccine series, titer, or declination
Testing:
- Competency Evaluation
- Core Mandatory Part I, II, and III (HIPAA & OSHA)
Additional items may be required based on the facility, like a respirator fit test or medication test. We're here to make sure you have everything you need to start strong.
Step 2:
Lab Authorization(s)
Your Credentialing Specialist will send you the clinic authorization via Email. This form will include details like:
- Lab location information
- Required Labs
- Billing information
- Donor special instructions
- Lab special instructions
- Contact information
Step 3:
Completion of Requirements
You'll team up with your Credentialing Specialist to knock out all the requirements. As you send in your documents, Wayward will forward them to the facility for approval. If anything gets rejected, your Credentialer will let you know what needs fixing until the facility gives you the green light.
Step 4:
Benefits & Documents
Once you've wrapped up the facility requirements for your assignment, a payroll onboarding specialist will send you a Welcome to People2.0 email. This is where you'll fill out direct deposit, I9, tax documents, etc as well as electing or declining Benefits.
Step 5:
First Day Instructions
You're all set with the credentialing process! Your Credentialing Specialist will then send you "FDI’s" to make sure you're ready to rock your first day of your travel healthcare assignment.