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As of Jun 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for foreign nursing in the United States is $90,935.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $103,500.00 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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Infographic showing various Foreign Nursing job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,935 per year, or $43.7 per hour.
Nurse (Clinical/Case Management)

Nurse (Clinical/Case Management)

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Fort Drum, NY

$76K/yr

Other

Posted 25 days ago

U.S. Department Of Defense rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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26th of 46 rated military and defense

Job description

About the Position: This is a Nurse (Clinical/Case Manager) position at Fort Drum, New York.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
Salary negotiation is available for those new to Federal employment.
Recruitment, Relocation and/or Student Loan Repayment may be authorized.Qualifications: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 Nurse (Clinical/ Case Management):
Degree: A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program 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.).
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.
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
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.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Education/Experience: A diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program and possession of at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or above) which includes conducting comprehensive health assessments; developing patient care/treatment plans; and coordinating appointments, medical services, or referrals for patients.
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Education: Successful completion of two and a half years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading towards a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.
EXEMPTION: You are exempt from the qualification 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 one of the requirement below. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.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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