Healthcare Staffing New-Hire Onboarding Health Timeline

Travel and per-diem clinicians need immunity verification, TB screening, and bloodborne-pathogen coverage before a facility placement starts.

Sequenced onboarding timeline

1.Pre-Placement/Post-Offer Evaluation
Day 0
Confirms the clinician is fit for patient-care duties at the placement facility.
$150–$450Results: 24-48 hours
2.Tuberculosis Testing (TB Test)
Day 0
CDC/OSHA TB screening required for healthcare personnel.
$25–$120Governed by CDCResults: TST: 48-72 hours | IGRA: 24-48 hours
3.Titer (Immunity) Screening
Day 0–1
Verifies immunity to MMR, varicella, and hepatitis B prior to placement.
$30–$200Governed by CDCResults: 2-3 business days
4.Hepatitis B Vaccination
Day 1
OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard (1910.1030) for at-risk personnel.
$75–$175Governed by OSHAResults: Immediate (series takes 6 months to complete)
5.Tdap Vaccine (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
Day 1
CDC-recommended Tdap for healthcare workers in patient contact.
$45–$95Governed by CDCResults: Same day
6.Respirator Fit Testing
Day 1
N95 fit testing for airborne-precaution and isolation units.
$50–$150Governed by OSHAResults: Same day results
7.Non-DOT Drug Test (10-Panel)
Day 0
Facility-required substance screening for clinical staff.
$45–$95Results: Negative: 24-48 hours | Positive: 2-3 days

Exam	Estimated cost
Pre-Placement/Post-Offer Evaluation	$150–$450
Tuberculosis Testing (TB Test)	$25–$120
Titer (Immunity) Screening	$30–$200
Hepatitis B Vaccination	$75–$175
Tdap Vaccine (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)	$45–$95
Respirator Fit Testing	$50–$150
Non-DOT Drug Test (10-Panel)	$45–$95
Total per hire	$420–$1285

Estimates reflect national average ranges. Actual pricing varies by provider and location.

BlueHive matches every exam to the nearest available provider, schedules the full onboarding sequence, and delivers results to one dashboard.