Dr. Ibukun Odutola
🌍 Agencies That Sponsor Nurses to Work Abroad
June 7, 2025

Here’s a list of reputable agencies and programs that help nurses and healthcare professionals get sponsored to work abroad, particularly in countries like the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and the Middle East:
🇺🇸 United States
O’Grady Peyton International
- One of the oldest U.S. nurse recruitment firms.
- Offers visa sponsorship, NCLEX prep, relocation assistance.
- ogradypeyton.com
Avant Healthcare Professionals
- NCLEX & IELTS training, immigration processing, relocation.
- Sponsorship for RNs to U.S. under EB-3 visa.
- avanthealthcare.com
Conexus MedStaff
- Provides EB-3 visa sponsorship for nurses and medical technologists.
- Offers NCLEX, IELTS help, and U.S. placement.
- conexusmedstaff.com
Adevia Health
- Assists African and international nurses to the U.S.
- Free NCLEX prep, visa sponsorship, job placement.
- adevia.com
MedPro International
- U.S. placement for RNs and allied health.
- Includes immigration support and licensure assistance.
- medprointernational.com
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Global Nurse Force
- Works with NHS and private hospitals in the UK.
- Provides IELTS/OET coaching and Tier 2 visa sponsorship.
- globalnurseforce.com
HCL Workforce Solutions
- UK-based healthcare recruitment for NHS and private care.
- Offers visa support and relocation.
- hclworkforce.com
NHS Professionals International
- Government-linked agency for NHS nurse recruitment.
- Sponsorships, free flights, and orientation.
- nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk
🇨🇦 Canada
Health Match BC (British Columbia)
- Free recruitment services for international nurses.
- Immigration and licensing support.
- healthmatchbc.org
Solutions Staffing Inc.
- Canadian recruitment agency for RNs and LPNs.
- Provides work visa help and job matching.
- solutionsstaffing.ca
Canadian Health Care Agency
- Specializes in travel nursing in remote Canadian locations.
- Sponsorship may be available for long-term roles.
- canadianhealthcareagency.ca
🇦🇺 Australia / New Zealand
Healthcare Australia
- Assists nurses and allied health professionals to relocate.
- AHPRA licensing, visa sponsorship, accommodation support.
- healthcareaustralia.com.au
CC Medical
- International nurse placements in Australia and New Zealand.
- Offers immigration guidance and clinical matching.
- ccjobs.com.au
🇸🇦 Middle East (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar)
Helen Ziegler & Associates
- Places nurses in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar.
- Offers tax-free salary jobs, housing, and relocation.
- hziegler.com
Professional Connections (Profco)
- UK-based agency placing Western-trained nurses in Saudi Arabia.
- Handles visa, housing, and salary negotiation.
- profco.com
✅ Things to Watch For
- Always verify agency licensure and reviews.
- Avoid agencies that require large upfront fees.
- Ensure clear terms for visa, contract length, and salary.

