Top Hospitals & Direct Links for International Nurses (2025)
Your Global Job Hunt Starts Here: Top Hospitals & Direct Links for International Nurses (2025)
Welcome back! Having reviewed the timelines and pay rates, your next step is the most exciting: finding the job.
For international nursing, the job search often looks different than a local search. Many top countries utilize large national portals or dedicated recruitment chains, rather than expecting you to apply to individual hospital websites. This centralized approach is actually a good thing—it means you can often apply for dozens of jobs through one main platform!
Here is your essential list of major employers and the most critical hiring portals to begin your global job search for 2025.
The Direct Hire Approach: USA & Global Agencies
In the US, many major hospital systems run their own international programs, often preferring direct hire to agency placement. Direct hire means the hospital is your employer, not the agency.
| Employer / Portal | Country | Specialty | Direct Recruitment Link |
| AdventHealth | USA | Large hospital system with a comprehensive Transcultural Assimilation Program (TAP) for international nurses. | https://www.adventhealth.com/careers/international-recruitment |
| TRS Healthcare | USA | Leading direct-hire agency, partnering with many major US facilities. | https://trshealthcare.com/clients/international/ (Start by submitting interest) |
| WorldWide HealthStaff | Global/USA | Major international recruitment agency with a dedicated candidate portal. | https://candidate.healthstaff.org/ |
| Shearwater Health | Global/USA | Focuses on EB-3 Green Card sponsorship and full placement support. | (Search: Shearwater Health Nurse Recruitment) |
The National Portal: UK’s NHS
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is the primary employer. You search and apply through one national job site for almost every public hospital.
| Employer / Portal | Country | Specialty | Direct Recruitment Link |
| NHS Jobs | UK (England & Wales) | National portal for all NHS Trust vacancies. Filter by “Overseas Applicants Welcome.” | https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/search/advice/applying-from-overseas |
| Royal Surrey NHS FT | UK | An example of a Trust with a highly organized international program, using the NHS portal for applications. | (Search “International Nurse” on NHS Jobs for their listings) |
| NHS Scotland Careers | UK (Scotland) | Separate recruitment portal for Scotland’s public health service. | https://www.careers.nhs.scot/shape-your-future/international-recruitment/ |
The Private Chains & Agencies: Australia
In Australia, the largest international recruiters are often major private hospital groups, which will sponsor your visa after you obtain AHPRA registration, or specialized international agencies.
| Employer / Portal | Country | Specialty | Direct Recruitment Link |
| Ramsay Health Care | Australia | Largest private hospital operator, offering competitive salaries and relocation assistance. | https://www.ramsaycareers.com.au/Find-a-Job/Overseas-Nurses |
| St John of God Health Care | Australia | Major private not-for-profit hospital and health care group with a dedicated international team. | https://www.sjog.org.au/working-with-us/international-recruitment |
| CCM Recruitment | Australia | Leading international agency with offices in Dublin, London, and Sydney. | (Search: CCM Recruitment Australia Nursing) |
| Lumia Care | Australia | Focuses on hospital, aged care, and community roles for international nurses. | (Search: Lumia Care International Nurses) |
The Recruitment Hubs: UAE & Middle East
The vast majority of top-tier jobs in the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) are secured via specialized Middle East healthcare recruitment agencies that manage the entire process (licensing, visa, housing).
| Employer / Portal | Country | Specialty | Direct Recruitment Link |
| Health7Careers | UAE/Middle East | Platform specializing in connecting RNs to top hospitals in the UAE (DHA/DOH certified). | https://health7careers.com/nurses-recruitment/ |
| Medacs Healthcare | UAE/Middle East | Large global recruiter with a strong focus on tax-free Middle Eastern placements. | https://www.medacs.com/find-a-job/international-jobs/nursing-jobs-middle-east/ |
| Helen Ziegler & Assoc. | UAE/Middle East | Specialized agency with long-standing relationships with prestigious Middle East hospitals. | https://www.hziegler.com/locations/united-arab-emirates.html |
| Tatbiq Healthcare | UAE/Middle East | Nurse recruitment agency based in Dubai specializing in DHA, MOH, or HAAD certified staff. | (Search: Tatbiq Healthcare Nurse Recruitment UAE) |
The Immigration-First Approach: Canada
For Canada, the path is less about finding a direct hospital link and more about qualifying for permanent residency through the Express Entry system, which frequently targets nurses.
- Key Insight: Hospitals can hire you once you are a Canadian permanent resident or have a provincial nominee certificate. The priority is to complete your NNAS (National Nursing Assessment Service) and enter the Express Entry pool.
- The Best Strategy: Once you receive your Invitation to Apply (ITA) in a category-based draw (like the Healthcare draw on Nov 14, 2025), your job search becomes much easier.
Next Step for Canada: Focus on the immigration system first.
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