Requirements for US Nursing Sponsorship
Work with us as a registered nurse in the US
Are you an international nurse that is already in the U.S. or planning to move to the U.S., looking for sponsorship?
- Good news! Serenity Home Healthcare Inc. is always seeking international nurses for us!
What does Serenity Home Healthcare Inc. do?
- We are a home healthcare company focused on providing compassionate and professional services to clients within the comfort of their homes, communities, and facilities.
Pondering on how to get started?
- Please refer to the “Qualification” section below for information on how to get started.
Qualification to apply for Sponsorship
- Graduated from an accredited nursing education program in your country of nationality and licensed as a registered nurse.
- Have at least 2 years of working experience as a registered nurse.
- Taken and passed an English proficiency test; IELTS-Academic or the TOEFL iBT English test.
- IELTS- Academic Module with a minimum passing score of 6.5 (overall score) and 7.0 (spoken band).
- TOEFL iBT with the following minimum passing score: Paper-based test is 560, Computer-based test is 220, OR Internet-based test is 83
- Completed a CES (Credentials Evaluation Service) evaluation completed by either CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) or ERES (Educational Records Evaluation Service) to verify that your nursing certificate is equivalent to the US nursing certificate.
- This is required in order to take the NCLEX
Applicant Process
- Review. Resume and application would be reviewed to ensure it meets the criteria.
- Interview. The applicant will be interviewed to ensure that Serenity is the right fit for them and that they are the right fit for Serenity.
- Agreement. If selected for sponsorship, applicant will sign an agreement, which includes a job placement with Serenity upon successfully passing the NCLEX Exam and approval of their visa.
Resources
Credential Evaluation Service (CES) Report
Please note that the applicant is responsible for the cost of the NCLEX.
- This report must be obtained either through CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) or ERES (Education Records Evaluation Service, Inc.) The report ensures that applicants meet the basic requirements and are fit to take the NCLEX. Candidates would be responsible for the cost of this evaluation.
- Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS)
- Report: The Professional Report
- Phone: +1 215.349.8767
- Fax: +1 215.662.0452
- Email: support@cgfns.org
- Website: http://www.cgfns.org
- Education Records Evaluation Service, Inc. (ERES)
- Report: The Nursing Evaluation and Course by Course Report
- Phone: +1 916.921.0790
- Fax: +1 916.921.0793
- Email: edu@eres.com
Website: http://www.eres.com
Benefits of sponsorship through Serenity (name change)
- FREE NCLEX tutoring course
- Work sponsorship for the candidate.
- Paid legal fees, visa processing fees, and other related government fees for the candidate.
- Relocation assistance
- Paid accommodation for the 1st month.
- Clinical and cultural transition programs to help nurses acclimate and adjust to their new environment and to the American healthcare system.
- Competitive salary and benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Matched 401k Plan
- Paid Time Off