New Nursing Program Graduates: BLS required at the time of hire All certifications required for the area of practice must be obtained within six (6) months of hire (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, as applicable) Experienced Nurses - New to a Specialty Area: Experienced nurses entering a new specialty must obtain all required specialty specific and advanced certifications within six (6) months of hire (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, based on practice area requirements) Experienced Nurses: Nurses hired directly into a specialty area must provide evidence of current required certifications for the position at the time of hire (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, as applicable to practice area) Nurses with Float Areas: Nurses who float to areas other than their primary location must complete the required certifications for the highest level specialty in which they will provide care High Risk Competency: High risk competency validation is required for direct patient care nursing roles. Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, High Risk Competency - SEARHC, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association, Registered Nurse License - State of Alaska - Alaska State Board of Nursing.