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US/Mexico Border Work

Does anyone have experience working at the US/Mexico border as a nurse? Could be in public health directly at the border, nearby at hospitals that serve large populations of immigrants.

I am a bilingual RN, currently volunteering at an NGO in Honduras, but feel called to return to the states to in light of the recent treatment of immigrants from Central America.

I can only imagine the need of medical attention is very high in this population, but I am having a hard time finding organizations that are working directly with this population in these areas.

Any advice?

Also, location could be anywhere. From border crossings in San Diego, New Mexico, to Texas.

Thanks!

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    I don't have experience doing such work, but I have received recruiting overtures for positions with ICE so there is defintely a demand for nurses...at least for psych nurses anyway. I'm sure other types of nurses are needed as well.

    Working for ICE | ICE

    There are also agencies/registries that will place nurses on such assignments. A Google search should turn these agencies up.

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    From Texas Tribune: Here's a list of organizations that are mobilizing to help immigrant children separated from their families

    STG International s accepting resumes of qualified candidates for the Registered Nurse position to work full-time providing medical care to detainees in custody in support of ICE Health Service Corps at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Medical Facility.

    Refugee Nursing Jobs, Employment | Indeed.com

    Caring for Refugee Families - International Family Nursing Association

    Boarder Hospitals in towns looking for bilingual staff

    TX: McAllen, Rio Grande, Galveston, Laredo, Corpus Christi, ElPasso

    Colleagues daughter likes Christus Health Systems facility- treat nurses well.

    Az: Tuscon

    CA: San Diego

    Best wishes in your search.

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