Q. What's required to become an International nurse?

A. Two years recent hospital-based experience in your specialty, although minimum requirements may vary slightly depending on your professional discipline, passing of the NCLEX exam, excellent professional references and a valid professional license.

Q. Will I have medical and dental insurance?

A. Yes! We offer a national medical, dental and life insurance package to our international nurses with a minimal co-pay and no waiting period.

Q. Can I participate in a 401(k) program?

A. We proudly offer a very competitive TransAmerica 401k Plan with matching contribution.

Q. Do I have to sign a long-term contract?

A. Yes, up to 3 years is required to sign a contract.  While fulfilling your contract obligation, you may work at more than one client location.

Q. Do I need a new license for each state I travel to?

A. Our counselors will work with you and your employers to ensure that you have all the necessary information to obtain the required license for your assignment state well before your start date.  Each state does have its own rules and regulations (which change frequently), so we at CoreMed contact the individual state boards directly to obtain the most up-to-date information and application paperwork.

Q. Will working in the U.S.  look good on my resume?

A. Absolutely! Changing locations as an international nurse demonstrates your dedication to your profession, as well as your personal adaptability and the flexibility of your clinical practice.  When you are seeking a permanent position, after you have completed your contractual obligations, your resume will be strengthened by the diversity of your U.S. assignments.

Q. Can I travel with family?

A. Yes, your family can join you after you have become acclimated to your new job, which is usually in 90 days.

Q. How can I learn more about the facility at which I will be working?

A. Each hospital has its own way of orienting and integrating international nurses, depending on the size of the facility, how many contract nurses they use, how they orient their permanent staff, the orientation procedures of your individual assignment unit, etc.  Our counselors will be able to provide you with many of these orientation details when you discuss potential assignments.

Q. How can I learn more?

A. RNs, Contact Sue Gentile at 1-800-995-2673 x1530.  Clients, contact Robin Sylvis at 866-526-9369.