Building a Sustainable Nursing Workforce
Without Travelers or Staffing Agencies
We connect employers with highly qualified direct hire nurses from the U.S., the Philippines, and around the world.
The Nursing Shortage is Getting Worse
The U.S. is expected to be short over a million nurses in the coming years. Retaining nurses is difficult, and current solutions are not enough.
Travelers offer short term relief, but the costs are unsustainable
Domestic hiring can’t keep up with the need, especially for experienced nurses
Burnout, turnover, and costs continue to worsen
Our Solution
Global MedTeam provides a fully managed international direct hire pipeline to employers that need highly qualified, experienced nurses across any specialty. We recruit, train, place, and support internationally educated nurses to set them up for success. We handle everything from screening and immigration to relocation and integration.
Direct Hire Nurses are your employees
Fully Managed Process, we do all the heavy lifting
Long Term, Sustainable Hiring provides a new source of talent
We are here to help with all of your healthcare
workforce needs.
Looking to fill vacancies today? We can place nurses already in the US immediately
Looking to have everyone work more efficiently? Our tech enabled services can help reduce the administrative burden
The Global MedTeam Difference
We are a long term partner, not a staffing or travel agency. In an industry filled with bad actors, we are a different kind of partner.
Direct Hire Pipeline, reducing the need for travelers or temporary staffing
Exclusive global talent pipeline, so we can scale to meet your needs
Pre-arrival training on clinical protocols and cultural adjustment
Turnkey Process, so you only have to interview and onboard
Retention Guarantee, because your success is our success
No long term contract or retainer
Ethics driven – we never charge nurses, and we take care of them after they arrive
Unparalleled Results
We are a long term partner, not a staffing or travel agency. In an industry filled with bad actors, we are a different kind of partner.
Financial
- Save $6 million over 3 years for every 10 travelers replaced with our direct hire nurses
- Reduce turnover & vacancy costs filled with overtime & agency fees
- Predictable, one time placement costs, with no hidden fees or surprises
Operational
- Get nurses in a matter of months (exact timelines vary by visa type)
- Attract dedicated, experienced nurses looking for long term positions
- Reduce burnout & cultural issues stemming from reliance on travelers & overtime
Immigration Doesn’t Need to be Scary
We handle the entire immigration process for you. We demystify each step, so you can understand what’s happening.
We’ll help get everything ready, such as filing for a Prevailing Wage Determination
We’ll make sure you understand which visas are best for your unique situation
We take care of all of the filing and keep you informed every step of the way
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FAQs
What’s the first step to getting started?
The simplest and smartest first step is filing a Prevailing Wage Determination (PWD) with the U.S. Department of Labor. It’s free, doesn’t obligate you to hire, and gives you the flexibility to move quickly once you are ready. Most hospitals that move slowly regret not filing earlier, since PWD timelines (especially for unionized facilities) can take 6–12 months, and the EB-3 visa process can move forward without it.
Even if you’re just in the exploratory phase, filing a PWD now keeps your options open and prevents future delays. Your recruitment partner or immigration attorney can handle the process for you.
How long does it “actually” take to get nurses in the door?
It depends, but with a PWD in place and alignment on goals, nurses on an EB-3 visa can arrive within 24 months. For other visas, like H-1B cap-exempt or TN (for Canadian/Mexican nurses), the timeline can be as short as 1-2 months from interview to arrival. In those scenarios, immigration takes less time than recruiting and licensing.
Several variables affect the timeline:
- The visa type (EB-3, H-1B, TN)
- State licensing requirements
- Whether the nurse has already passed the NCLEX
- How fast your internal team moves
- The nurse’s country of origin
- Immigration backlogs or retrogression (for green cards)
We help set realistic expectations and timelines from day one, and the faster you align internally with decision makers, the sooner we can begin building your pipeline.
How much effort is required from our internal team?
Far less than most expect. Global MedTeam handles everything related to immigration, licensing, and relocation. Your team is responsible for conducting interviews, extending offers, and onboarding, just as you would with any other nurse hire.
We also provide integration support for nurses to help them get settled. We take care of the heavy lifting so the nurse can focus on work, and you can focus on taking care of patients. However, small gestures like a warm welcome, a clear orientation plan, or recognizing key milestones go a long way in building loyalty and morale.