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Foreign Nursing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$109K/yr

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 ...

Lead Nurse

Shiprock, NM · On-site

$98K/yr

Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. In ...

Lead Nurse

Kayenta, AZ · On-site

$98K/yr

Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

$146K/yr

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How much do foreign nursing jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 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 August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,935 per year, or $43.7 per hour.

$109K/yr

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Posted 20 days ago


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7.9

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Job description

About the Position: This position functions as the Occupational Health Nurse Program Manager. This positions purpose is to assist in maintaining readiness throughout the workforce by ensuring appropriate medical surveillance, certification and fitness for duty exams are completed. It supports the Occupational Safety and Health Program goals of ensuring a safe and healthful work environment for all of Navy workers.
This is a Direct Hire SolicitationQualifications:Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 (Occupational Health)
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.
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 managing complex occupational medicine programs and providing quality worker care in collaboration with providers, industrial hygiene, safety, management personnel and the workers ; planning, developing, organizing and managing a comprehensive Occupational Health services program ; Providing consultation, guidance and technical assistance to nurses, industrial hygienists, safety officers, Human Resources personnel, and supervisors. 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.
In addition to the mandatory license and education described above under Basic Requirements applicants must have at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level.
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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