Expat flight/rural/remote jobs?

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Hey, I'm looking for expatriate work outside the US... any suggestions?

I'm currently trying to get info from these guys, but not all have answered:

PHI

Air Methods

Red Crescent Authority

Alpha Star AA

International SOS/Newrest SOS

Kwajalein Atoll

SO... any other ideas for places to look, or companies to investigate? South Africa maybe? South America?

Any help appreciated.

Thanks,

Randy

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Specializes in ER,Flight Nurse,ICU,PACU,OR,Remote Site.

Hi!

What's your experience? Most of these companies hire only experienced people with a couple of special or extra skills: OR,PACU,ICU/CCU, PHTLS,ACLS,ALS, etc...

Let's start with that and then we'll see what's possible.

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

Have you looked in to licensing and work visas? You would need to get that sorted out first.

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Specializes in ER,Flight Nurse,ICU,PACU,OR,Remote Site.

Well, working visa comes second: you gotta get hired first, then you can apply four a work visa because you need at least a Letter Of Invitation from your employer or his local representative.

Here in DRC for instance you start with (preferably) a business visa, then your employer takes your passport to Customs and Immigration to get you a work permit (process lasts at least 3 weeks).

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Specializes in ER,Flight Nurse,ICU,PACU,OR,Remote Site.

Licensing is not that much an issue.

It depends VERY much on the place where you're going to work.

In Africa, no licensing is required since you're hired by a private employer who's supposed to hire you on a qualifiaction basis.

In middle eastern countries you might need a license if you work for the governement.

In europ, you gotta get your degree recognized and then get your license.

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