I would like to know if anyone has any information on how to become a travel nurse who works in London. I have met a large number of travel nurses in the hospital I currently work in and would like to know the steps to go about doing that. Are there any American based travel agencies that exist that will transport nurses to England? If not, how would I reach out to a London based company? I would like to pursue London first because I think it'd be a easier process and it's very diverse and big city like which is what I am used to. I have my BSN and roughly 3 years experience. I own a visa but I am aware that you would have to get a work permit and go though all that jazz with paperwork. I am aware that this process may take several months to a year and would like to do this sometime next year as I have an opportunity to move up to ICU in my current hospital (Currently telemetry). Anybody out there that has done it before? I hear the pay is horrible, but are you able to negotiate like the states? Are hospital's there union or non-union. Anyone know of ratios? Level of responsibilities? How to get sponsored? I'd probably feel more comfortable in a large teaching hospital.
I would also love an information on how to nurse abroad in Africa and particularly Nigeria or South Africa. Is it possible to work in Africa from the states without it being a "volunteer/aid" kind of job? Simply wondering what my first step would be.
Thanks