US RN looking for international opportunites

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I am a ER RN looking for international travel opportunities? Any sugestions? I currently have a GA license and am looking for temporary travel assignments to see some new places. Any suggestions appreciated!

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

You would need to obtain a nursing license in any other country you wanted to nurse in first.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

As mentioned a lot will depend on the country not just for nursing license but also work permit/visa

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Yep, I know people that are looking for RN's that want to travel and work internationally. Not sure how to get that information to you.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, International Health, Psych.

How long of a contract are you looking for? There are 1-3 year contracts, usually two years, available to go to Singapore, Dubai, Australia, and Saudi Arabia. The recruiting agencies coordinate your licensure and work permits.

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You can also work on Private Yachts. In that case you don't need special visas or anything. You work for a certain number of months and then have a month or so off. Some work as contracts that have to be renewed by some hire you on a long term basis knowing that every few months you take a month off for vacation. Yachts have a better work environment than cruise ships as the hours are not so arduous and you have days time off in the evenings and on weekends.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Step-down and ICU.

Anyone know of any links onthis subject. I too am a US citizen wanting to do travel nursing internationally. I cannot find much online as far as travel companies..its ok if ya PM me. THX :)

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