Credentials that
open doors
The certifications travel healthcare facilities look for most. Know what you need, what helps, and what sets you apart.
Required for All
2 certsBasic Life Support
Renew: Every 2 years
CPR and basic airway management for healthcare providers. Required by virtually every facility in the country for all clinical roles.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Renew: Every 2 years
Advanced emergency cardiac care including pharmacology, rhythm recognition, airway management, and team dynamics. Required for most acute care, ICU, and emergency department travel assignments.
Common Add-Ons
3 certsPediatric Advanced Life Support
Renew: Every 2 years
Emergency assessment and management for pediatric patients. Required for pediatric, NICU, and emergency department assignments. Many L&D contracts also require it.
NIH Stroke Scale
Renew: Varies by facility — many require annual recertification
Standardized stroke severity assessment tool used to evaluate neurological status. Frequently required for neuro, ICU, step-down, and emergency department travel nurses.
Trauma Nursing Core Course
Renew: Every 4 years
Trauma assessment and intervention skills for nurses working in emergency and trauma settings. A strong differentiator for ER travel contracts.
Specialty Certifications
5 certsCritical Care Registered Nurse
Renew: Every 3 years (100 CE hours or re-exam)
Validates expertise in acute and critical care nursing. Highly valued for ICU, CVICU, and step-down travel assignments. Can significantly increase your pay rate.
Certified Emergency Nurse
Renew: Every 4 years
Demonstrates proficiency in emergency nursing across all patient populations. A strong differentiator for ER travel contracts at high-volume and trauma facilities.
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Renew: Every 10 years
Board-certified specialization in orthopedic physical therapy. Preferred for outpatient ortho and sports rehab travel assignments. One of the most recognized PT specialty certifications.
Certified Hand Therapist
Renew: Every 5 years
Advanced certification for OTs and PTs specializing in upper extremity rehabilitation. Opens access to niche, higher-paying hand therapy travel contracts.
Wound Care Certified
Renew: Every 5 years
Certification in wound assessment, treatment, and prevention. Valuable for SNF, home health, and acute care travel roles across all disciplines.
Luvo covers your certification costs
When you travel with Luvo, we reimburse certification fees, state licensing costs, and continuing education — plus full benefits from day one.
