Registered Nurses job opportunities in USA and more
Foreign qualified and licensed nurses have the opportunity to work and live in the United States of America with their immediate families – spouse and children and a potential for green card.
Many of the foreign nurses who come to the United States go through recruiting agencies or companies to help them go through the licensing, nursing examination (NCLEX), finding jobs, etc. However, with a lot of discipline you could do it yourself.
All registered nurses in must write and pass the NCLEX – RN exams and the state nursing board exams for the specific they intend to work in.
There are many recruiting companies for healthcare workers such as nurses and medical technologists. Check out some of the companies list below and they will educate your through the process and their requirements. This is not an endorsement of any these companies. You are responsible for making sure your are satisfied with the information they provide and meet your needs.
Those looking for opportunities as such as registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, etc.
Some of the Requirements are ;
- Hold a current registered nursing, physical therapy or occupational therapy license within your country of residence (subject to verification).
- For nurses:
- Have at least one year of current and consistent post graduate experience at a tertiary level or large secondary level hospital with at least 80 beds in an acute care inpatient setting.
- Be a graduate of a registered nurse training program from an accredited school of nursing which covered medical, surgical, obstetrics, pediatrics and psychiatry – both clinical and theory. A BSN is preferred but not required.
More information can be found on their website
This company serves for both registered nurses and medical technologists who are looking for an opportunity to work and live in America.
Check out their website for more information and a step-by-step guide. They will also pay for your plane ticket.
Required International Nurses Qualifications:
- Minimum one-year recent nursing experience in a tertiary-level acute care hospital (100-bed minimum)
- Must have passed the NCLEX-RN
- Must have passed an English language competency exam
- Must be willing to make a three-year contract commitment.
For more information, check out their website and if you have already written your NCLEX-RN exams then you can look for jobs postings on their site.
Fill out the contact form with your details and they will reach out to you with a decision. Like all of them, you will write the NCLEX-RN, state board exams, IELTS or TOEFL.
According to their website, they will reimburse all your costs.
As you may already know, immigration process is not quick and easy or cheap. Take time to do some research on the recruiter’s website to understand your commitment and their commitment to you.
Always read your contract and understand the terms before you sign.
Remember to keep your interactions with any of their representatives professional!
Goodluck to you on your journey!