International Nurse Staffing vs. Travel Nurses – REAL Cost Savings in USA

By Conexus MedStaff | November 8, 2019

We’ve evaluated the traditional 13-week contract and why more acute and post-acute care facilities are exploring staffing alternatives. One popular option is using international nurse staffing options through specialist partners like Conexus. There are 3 million immigrants already in the U.S. healthcare system, accounting for 1 in 4 workers in the field, according to Harvard…

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RN Recruiting: Filipino Nurses Need Right Partner

By Conexus MedStaff | October 6, 2019

For many nurses working in the Philippines, the U.S. continues to present incredible job opportunities. In fact, Filipino nurses now account for over 4 percent of nurses practicing in the U.S., making them the largest group of internationally educated nurses in the country. While a shortage of nurses in the U.S. means an abundance of…

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Filipino Nurses Working in the USA: A Brief History

By Conexus MedStaff | September 19, 2019

According to the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency, 92,277 nurses left the Philippines in search of opportunities abroad from 2012 to 2017. The U.S. is a top destination with 2,890 Filipino nurses taking the NCLEX-RN exam from January to March 2019 which is up 46 percent compared to the same period in 2018. While Filipinos make up…

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Caribbean Nurses: Making The Move to the U.S.

By Conexus MedStaff | August 12, 2019

In 2017, approximately 4.4 million Caribbean immigrants resided in the U.S., accounting for 10 percent of the nation’s 44.5 million immigrants. And due to a major nursing shortage, hospitals are increasingly sourcing nursing talent from abroad, meaning this figure is set to rise in the coming years. Right now, nurses from the Caribbean who have…

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F1 OPT Visa and Getting Prepared: FAQ

By Conexus MedStaff | July 20, 2019

As a student studying on an F1 visa, you’ll be aware that you need an employment authorization document (EAD) to start lawfully working on Optional Practical Training (OPT), but how does this work? Here, we catch up with Conexus Medstaff’s Cynthia Ellis from our Texas office to gain an in-depth insight into the process and what…

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U.S. Nursing Job Interview: Questions to Ask

By Conexus MedStaff | May 23, 2019

The day has come for your big interview; you’ve secured the right visa and certifications, made it through the initial stages, and now you’re face-to-face with your potential new employer. As a savvy job candidate, you will have researched the organization or hospital, know the job role inside-out, and be prepared for whatever questions you’re asked.…

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Placing nurses in the USA: How do we measure up?

By Conexus MedStaff | April 30, 2019

This April, the Conexus Medstaff team were in sunny San Diego for the AONE 2019: Inspiring Leaders annual meeting. This annual gathering featured a full agenda of educational courses, social events and networking for nurse leaders. We attended some truly insightful seminars, including Stabilizing Teams Through Leadership, Collaboration & Staffing led by professionals at Duke…

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Caribbean Nurses: Get a U.S. Nursing Job and Fulfill Your Dream

By Conexus MedStaff | March 12, 2019

Are you a registered nurse in the Caribbean looking for an adventure and a nursing career in the U.S.? A nursing opportunity that gives you different responsibilities, challenges and advancements? If this sounds like you, we think nursing in the USA with Conexus MedStaff by your side, is the perfect opportunity for you! We hire registered nurses…

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