Location: United States (Multiple States)
Job Type: Full-time; Direct Hire with U.S. Hospital Employers
Work as a Registered Nurse in the United States
IntelliStaff Medical helps Canadian Registered Nurses legally work in the United States through the TN Visa program. We partner with hospitals and long-term care facilities across the U.S. that are actively hiring Canadian registered nurses. Canadian RNs are successfully crossing the border every week to start new roles with competitive pay, strong benefits, and long-term career opportunities.
If you are a Canadian RN looking to increase your income, gain international experience, or explore new cities in the U.S., our team will guide you through the process.
What These U.S. RN Jobs Offer
- Full-time direct hire employment with U.S. hospitals or healthcare facilities
- Competitive RN pay across the U.S.; many roles ranging $36 – $71 USD per hour
- Approximate Canadian-dollar equivalent: $49 – $96 CAD per hour (varies by specialty and location)
- Sign-on bonuses up to $30,000 USD (about $40,500 CAD); varies by employer
- Relocation assistance available for many roles
- Health insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and other employer benefits
- Assignments typically 1–3 year commitments
Some employers offer green card sponsorship pathways. Sponsorship varies by employer; some begin after 6–12 months while others may not provide sponsorship.
Support Provided by IntelliStaff Medical
Moving to another country for work can feel complicated. We help simplify the process:
- Guidance on U.S. state RN licensing
- Help preparing documentation required for U.S. employment
- TN Visa guidance and border preparation coaching
- Personalized employer matching across the United States
- Step-by-step support before placement
- Border coaching support to ensure a smooth TN Visa process
Our team focuses specifically on cross-border placements for Canadian and Mexican Registered Nurses.
RN Specialties Currently Hiring
Hospitals are hiring across many specialties, including:
- Medical-Surgical (Med Surg)
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
- Operating Room (OR)
- Pediatrics
- Labour & Delivery
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Long-Term Care
- Cath Lab
- And additional hospital specialties
Minimum Requirements
- Canadian citizenship (required for TN Visa eligibility)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- NCLEX-RN passed
- Fluent English (written and spoken)
- Recent hospital or long-term care RN experience preferred
- Willingness to relocate to the United States
- Ability to pass background screening
Why Canadian Nurses Work With IntelliStaff Medical
- Canadian RNs successfully starting U.S. jobs every month
- Employers across multiple states actively hiring Canadian nurses
- Personalized job matching based on specialty and lifestyle preferences
- Experienced team focused on U.S. nurse jobs for Canadians
Apply today to learn about current RN openings across the United States.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $40.00-$92.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision care
Work Location: On the road