| With the lack of nurses in the United States and | | | | of Spoken English (TSE), with a 50 score or higher and |
| Canada, hiring has actually extended to the international | | | | Test of Written English (TWE), with a 4.0 score or |
| scene. There are hospitals and companies that have | | | | higher. If you originate from Australia, Canada (with the |
| started recruiting from the Philippines, South Africa, | | | | exception of Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand and the |
| United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India | | | | United Kingdom, it is no longer necessary for you to |
| and others.If you are from one of these countries and | | | | take the English-related exams.Traveling nurses are |
| are interested in working in the US or Canada as a | | | | paid higher than the usual nursing staffs, especially if |
| traveling nurse, there are certain credentials that you | | | | you come from a third world country. The benefits for |
| will have to meet. You have to be a graduate from a | | | | you are exponentially higher than those you would get |
| 3-year general nursing accredited university. You must | | | | from your own country. Aside from the financial |
| have basic background in adult clinical medicine, adult | | | | benefits, you usually receive a comprehensive health, |
| clinical surgery, pediatrics, midwifery and psychiatric | | | | life, dental and vision insurance, housing benefits and |
| care. You should also possess a nursing license in your | | | | other amenities. All your official trips can be reimbursed. |
| home country, and you must qualify for a US Visa | | | | You can also take advantage of continued education |
| without any criminal records. In addition, you need to | | | | allowances and retirement plans. Joining the pool of |
| pass three exams: Test of English as a Foreign | | | | traveling nurses opens you up to a whole lot of job |
| Language (TOEFL), with a 540 score or higher; Test | | | | opportunities. |