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. 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).