USA

• Already living and working in the USA - Click here
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• If you are a fully qualified NCLEX nurse, click here

INTRODUCTION:

The USA is one of the most exciting destinations in the world.  Offering diverse landscapes - from beaches to deserts and small rural towns to big cosmopolitan cities and with countless opportunities for healthcare professionals; now is a great time to take your career to the US.

With an official estimate that by the year 2012 there will be in the region of 700,000 Registered Nurse vacancies in the USA, HCL International have developed an exceptional recruitment programme for nurses.

We also have opportunities for: Physiotherapists, Registered Pharmacists, Doctors, Medical Technicians and Occupational Therapists. USA employers are now placing high value on international nursing professionals, offering them a variety of opportunities that can not be found in other countries.

NURSES:

A common misconception is that nurses need to have sat their NCLEX exam prior to working with us. HCL International are able (depending on you passing our pre-selection criteria) to place you on our approved NCLEX training programme and obtain a guaranteed job offer for when you have completed your NCLEX and immigration processes.

With a dedicated team managing the entire recruitment and relocation process, you can be assured your journey to the USA will be as smooth as possible. In addition to sourcing the most exciting opportunities available to you, we offer expert advice with your CV, organise the arrangement of interviews, and provide a comprehensive immigration and licensing process with full support to the entire relocation.

We regularly run informative presentations on 'Living and working in the USA'. Please click on the following link for further information.

REQUIREMENTS:

To work as a nurse in the USA, you must have a minimum of 6 months post graduate experience in a hospital setting. You must be on the general part of the register for Adult nursing. You can be dual trained, as long as the general exam has been completed, (this also applies to midwives). Most importantly, to work in the USA, you will need to complete our NCLEX Educational Programme.

BENEFITS OF JOINING HCL INTERNATIONAL’S USA PROGRAMME:

• Full legal and immigration support
• Full education support
• Full mentorship throughout your educational programme
• Regular presentations, updates and meet the team events
• Meet your new neighbour programme
• Newsletters
• Interview technique presentation
• Access to the widest range of jobs across the USA
• Refer a Friend Bonus scheme
• Lifestyle and relocation advice
  

INTERNATIONAL NURSING PROGRAMME:

HCL International's USA Programme has been developed as a response to the recent shortage of trained nurses within America. USA employers are now placing high value on international nursing professionals, offering them a variety of opportunities that can not be found in other countries.

With resources and offices based in the USA, Middle East and UK, we can offer you the most choice and flexibility with your career.

As a market leader within international recruitment, we adhere to strict guidelines working in an ethical manner.

Key to our service is our commitment to the entire recruitment process. You and your family will be fully supported from the moment you send us your CV to when you are working in your new role.

The USA recruitment process:

For nurses to move their life to the USA they have to possess the correct skills and motivation. As such HCL International employs a vigorous and structured screening and education process to ensure you are:

• Fully motivated to live and work in the USA
• Fully qualified as a nurse professional
• Possess the essential key nursing skills required
• Meet all the USA immigration criteria

Don't let this put you off. HCL International will walk you through the entire process.

HCL International organise regular presentations globally to allow potential nurses to come and learn of the many opportunities available in the USA and how we can help get you there.

Interested candidates will then be interviewed by an HCL International consultant. This is an in-depth evaluation of your nursing skills, attitude, personality and your motivation to work in the USA.

Successful nurses are then offered a place on the NCLEX Educational Study Programme.

We will monitor your progress ensuring you are ready for the exam stage as quickly as possible. NCLEX exams are conducted in London for the UK nurses - for those outside the UK, please ask your consultant for your nearest centre.

Our trained consultants will work with you during the entire stage, acting as a mentor throughout the education programme and then advising you on collating all necessary documentation for the USA State Board for approval and authorisation.

Once you have passed the NCLEX programme enabling you to freely work within the USA, HCL International will set up interviews between you and USA clients.

Should you be offered a position, HCL International will continue to work with both you and the client in aiding your smooth transition to the USA.

Once employed in the USA, you are a direct employee of the USA hospital.

Benefits include:

• Relocation bonus
• Initial accommodation
• Relocation flights
• Full clinical and social enculturation and induction programme
• Health insurance

ALREADY LIVING AND WORKING IN THE USA

HCL International have two established offices in America; New York and Florida, so not only do we place people from outside America into USA based roles, we also have dedicated teams helping healthcare professionals already living and working in the USA to find their next career change.

HCL International's USA division source and place:

• Nurses
• Physicians
• Allied Healthcare Professionals - Including Medical Technicians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Pharmacists and high level healthcare executives

We work with hospitals and acute care facilities across the many states of the USA to ensure our candidates have as much flexibility and choice for their healthcare careers. Our speciality is in moving healthcare professionals to permanent roles both locally and across the states. Permanent placements will ensure you, our candidate has the continuity and stability of being part of a team, enabling you to learn and develop in a stable environment.

Registered Nurses:
HCL International has multiple, permanent opportunities for specialty registered nurses in the United States for roles within hospitals and acute care facilities. 

Requirements include:*

• Must be a graduate from an accredited nursing program and have a license to practice nursing
• Must be an American Citizen or be authorized to work in the United States 
• Must have at least one years experience in specialty nursing such as ICU, SICU, MICU, CVICU, CCU, PCU MED/SURG, ER, OR, CVOR, PACU, etc.
• Preferred (current) certifications are ACLS and BLS

*This is not an exhaustive list - and depends on the position you are applying for

Domestic Nurse Program:
US employers are always looking for high caliber nurses that have stayed within the acute care setting.  Due to the nursing shortage, you are in high demand.  Once you send your resume to our team of consultants, we will start a one-on-one process with you to identify how we can help.  We will advise and help with your resume to ensure it promotes all your strengths and experiences.  We will help you restructure your resume and discuss your goals and dreams.  Working with you, we will identify locations and positions that are the correct fit for you. 

Allied Healthcare Professionals:
We are always recruiting for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Physical Medical Technologists, Histotechnologists, Speech Language Pathologists and Respiratory Therapists for positions across the United States. Requirements necessary for these roles are determined by the state and the facility for which the post is for. We will advise you on these upon you registering with HCL International.

Pharmacists:
Qualified Pharmacists are also in huge demand within the USA. In particular HCL International place a lot of Clinical Pharmacists to help the ever growing need in our USA hospitals today. We are always looking for professionals in this field. In addition we have a growing number of Director of Pharmacy positions for the slightly more experienced Pharmacists looking for their next challenge.

Requirements include, but not limited to:

• Masters degree required, preferably a PharmD
• Must be licensed in the State in which you reside
• Must be an American Citizen or be authorized to work in the United States

Physicians:
Physicians are another profession that our clients are always recruiting for. We can offer exceptional opportunities for qualified and experienced Physicians. Roles are available across a range of levels and up to Executive Director of Physicians and Director of Physician Services.

Why HCL International:
HCL International have formed relationships with leading healthcare clients across the USA to offer candidates the most exciting and challenging positions available in healthcare. For our candidates we pride ourselves in taking the burden off you during your job search, allowing you to continue your daily living while we work on your behalf.

Our team is comprised of clinicians themselves who understand the pressures of your daily work and how important it is to get you in the best fit job to suit your personal preferences, skills and experiences. Upon submission of an application to a role, we co-ordinate all interviews and work with you to make them cohesive with your work schedule. Once you are offered a job and decide to accept, just as importantly we will aid your transition into your new work place. Whether it being a local move or a move across state, HCL International will support your transition into a new community so it is as seamless as it should be.

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