🌍 Agencies That Sponsor Nurses to Work Abroad
Here’s a list of reputable agencies and programs that help nurses and healthcare professionals get sponsored to work abroad, particularly in countries like the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and the Middle East:
🇺🇸 United States
O’Grady Peyton International
One of the oldest U.S. nurse recruitment firms.
Offers visa sponsorship, NCLEX prep, relocation assistance.
Avant Healthcare Professionals
NCLEX & IELTS training, immigration processing, relocation.
Sponsorship for RNs to U.S. under EB-3 visa.
Conexus MedStaff
Provides EB-3 visa sponsorship for nurses and medical technologists.
Offers NCLEX, IELTS help, and U.S. placement.
Adevia Health
Assists African and international nurses to the U.S.
Free NCLEX prep, visa sponsorship, job placement.
MedPro International
U.S. placement for RNs and allied health.
Includes immigration support and licensure assistance.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Global Nurse Force
Works with NHS and private hospitals in the UK.
Provides IELTS/OET coaching and Tier 2 visa sponsorship.
HCL Workforce Solutions
UK-based healthcare recruitment for NHS and private care.
Offers visa support and relocation.
NHS Professionals International
Government-linked agency for NHS nurse recruitment.
Sponsorships, free flights, and orientation.
🇨🇦 Canada
Health Match BC (British Columbia)
Free recruitment services for international nurses.
Immigration and licensing support.
Solutions Staffing Inc.
Canadian recruitment agency for RNs and LPNs.
Provides work visa help and job matching.
Canadian Health Care Agency
Specializes in travel nursing in remote Canadian locations.
Sponsorship may be available for long-term roles.
🇦🇺 Australia / New Zealand
Healthcare Australia
Assists nurses and allied health professionals to relocate.
AHPRA licensing, visa sponsorship, accommodation support.
CC Medical
International nurse placements in Australia and New Zealand.
Offers immigration guidance and clinical matching.
🇸🇦 Middle East (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar)
Helen Ziegler & Associates
Places nurses in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar.
Offers tax-free salary jobs, housing, and relocation.
Professional Connections (Profco)
UK-based agency placing Western-trained nurses in Saudi Arabia.
Handles visa, housing, and salary negotiation.
✅ Things to Watch For
Always verify agency licensure and reviews.
Avoid agencies that require large upfront fees.
Ensure clear terms for visa, contract length, and salary.