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How much do foreign nursing jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for foreign nursing in Washington is $102,992.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,400.00 and $117,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Foreign Nursing vs Registered Nurse?

AspectForeign NursingRegistered Nurse
CredentialsRequires foreign nursing license, credential verification, and often additional exams or language testsRequires local nursing license and certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, or healthcare facilities in the host country, often under supervision of local staffHospitals, clinics, community health, and other healthcare settings within the country
Employer & Industry UsageEmployers hiring internationally licensed nurses to fill staffing shortagesLicensed professionals working within the national healthcare system

Foreign Nursing refers to nurses licensed outside the host country seeking employment locally, often requiring credential verification and exams. Registered Nurses are licensed within the country and meet local certification standards. Both roles work in healthcare settings, but Foreign Nursing involves international credentialing, while Registered Nurses operate under local licensing requirements.

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What cities in Washington are hiring for Foreign Nursing jobs?

Cities in Washington with the most Foreign Nursing job openings:

ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (NURSE ANESTHETIST)

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Fort Belvoir, VA • On-site

$109K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Job description

About the Position:
This is a Direct Hire SolicitationQualifications:Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Anesthetist):
Degree: A graduate or higher level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program in Anesthesia is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.).
Foreign Degree: A degree from a Foreign Nursing School. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.
Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse in the specialty of Anesthesia or related specialty from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet the requirement below. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status. Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant. Active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Professional Nursing Experience: One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes: 1) Administering anesthesia for surgical and medical procedures; 2) Conducting patient medical record reviews prior to perioperative procedures; and3) Monitoring vital signs to identify critical changes in patient status during procedures. This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.Education:FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER

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