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Frequently Asked Questions
Getting Started
What is Assignment America?
What are the requirements for the Assignment
America program?
How do I apply?
First Steps: Licensure & Visa
What documents do I need
to work in America?
What is the NCLEX-RN?
How does the visa process work? Can I bring
my family?
How long will I have to wait before beginning
my American assignment?
Do I have to sign a contract?
How long is my commitment to Assignment America?
Destination: America
What are some of the
benefits of working in America?
Moving abroad is a big step. How can I prepare
for all the changes?
Can I choose where I live and work?
Expectations of U.S. nurses are different
from my home country's. How will I learn what's required of me?
On Assignment
Where will I live?
What will my salary be?
What benefits will I receive?
Can I add my spouse and/or children to my insurance?
What if I already have insurance?
Do you offer a retirement plan?
Do you offer bonuses for referring my friends?
What kind of assistance will I receive if I'm having
difficulty at work?
I'd like to continue my education. What options
do you offer?
When the Program Ends
What happens when I complete
my employment term?
Getting Started
What is Assignment America?
Assignment America is the international recruitment
affiliate of Cross Country Healthcare, Inc., the largest provider of health
care staffing in the U.S. Since 1975, we have placed more than 50,000
nurses and other health care professionals in rewarding assignments
at 4,500 client facilities across the United States. We have the
knowledge and experience to help you create the career you've always
wanted at the country's most respected hospitals and teaching facilities.
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What are the requirements
for the Assignment America program?
- At least one-year post-graduate acute care
experience
- Confirmation of two above-average references
(we will not contact your current employer without your prior
approval)
- Native fluency in English
- Your nursing credentials must meet the requirements
of the United States Nursing Boards.
- You must meet the requirements for a Permanent
Residency Visa as determined by the United States Immigration
and Naturalization Service
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How do I apply?
Click
here for ways to apply.
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First Steps: Licensure & Visa
What documents do
I need to work in America?
Assignment America will help you complete all
the paperwork and obtain all the documents you'll need to work as
a registered nurse in the United States, which include a U.S. RN
license and a Permanent Residency Visa.
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What is the NCLEX-RN?
The National Council Licensure Examination for
Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) is a standardized, computerized exam,
currently administered in the United States and its territories,
that tests a nurse's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Test results
are used by the U.S. boards of nursing when making licensure decisions.
Anyone who wishes to practice as a registered nurse in the United
States is required to take and pass the NCLEX-RN in order to become
licensed. Assignment America provides a study
program to help you prepare for this important exam.
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How does the visa
process work? Can I bring my family?
Assignment America will sponsor you, your spouse
and children under 21 for a Permanent
Residency Visa (green card) after you pass the NCLEX-RN.
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How long will I
have to wait before beginning my American assignment?
The Program
Timeline provides an overview of the process and its duration.
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Do I have to sign
a contract?
Yes, both you and Assignment America are making
a investment in your future; therefore, we require a signed contract
to confirm your understanding of your commitment, its terms and
conditions.
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How long is my commitment
to Assignment America?
Employment terms range from 12 to 24 months depending
upon your current NCLEX-RN and U.S. Immigration status, personal
interest, and Assignment America client facility needs.
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Destination: America
What are some
of the benefits of working in America?
Living and working in America offers many new
and exciting opportunities for you and your family, both personally
and professionally. You'll be free to create the career you've always
wanted in facilities that pioneer the world's most advanced medical
techniques. You'll experience the geographic diversity and cultural
melting pot of the United States-from historic New England to the
majestic Pacific Northwest, from quaint Midwestern towns to the
country's most vibrant cities. And you'll make an invaluable contribution
to your future: Assignment America's commitment to continuing education
enhances your marketability, whether you continue to work in America
after the program ends or return to your home country.
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Moving abroad
is a big step. How can I prepare for all the changes?
Assignment America offers a U.S.
Acculturation Program to get you ready for your move.
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Can I choose where
I live and work?
Your Assignment America Retention Coordinator
will present several placement options after assessing your location
preference, clinical skills and experience, and our client facility
needs-of course, the choice is yours to make!
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Expectations of
U.S. nurses are different from my home country's. How will I learn
what's required of me?
Assignment America's Clinical Development
Program will introduce you to the U.S. health care system and
help you prepare for the differences in nursing you're likely to
experience. This two-day clinical workshop is offered during the
NCLEX-RN exam trip.
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On Assignment
Where will I live?
How much will it cost?
We're skilled at finding you the ideal home away
from home -furnished apartments in beautifully maintained communities
that are convenient to your workplace. Housing options and costs
vary depending on your personal circumstances and contract length.
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What will my salary
be?
U.S. nurses' salaries are among the most competitive
in the world; your compensation will reflect your clinical specialty,
experience and assignment location.
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What benefits will
I receive?
You'll enjoy the industry's most competitive
benefits with Assignment America,
from free health and life insurance to professional liability insurance,
access to Clinical Liaisons -even bonuses for referring your friends.
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Can I add my spouse
and/or children to my insurance?
Yes, basic health, life and dental insurance
is available for your qualified dependents at an additional cost.
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What if I already
have insurance?
You'll receive a flexible benefit payment in
lieu of group coverage if you prefer to carry your own health insurance.
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Do you offer
a retirement plan?
Assignment America's 401(k)
plan allows you to set aside a portion of your pay, before taxes.
We'll even match a percentage of your contribution!
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I'd like to continue
my education. What options do you offer?
Our fully accredited Cross
Country University is designed to enhance your career without
disrupting your life. Courses are tailored to accommodate working
nurses-so you can meet your CE requirements, or even earn an advanced
degree, from anywhere in the country.
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When the Program Ends
What happens when
I complete my employment term?
The end of your Assignment America contract may
be just the beginning of your adventure! As part of Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. -the nation's largest provider of medical staffing- we're uniquely
able to offer multiple career options through our affiliated companies.
You may choose to remain in America and see even more of the country
as a travel nurse, earning top pay and bonuses in challenging assignments.
Perhaps you prefer the flexibility of per-diem work, or desire the
stability of permanent placement. You may also decide to extend
your contract with Assignment America, or return to one of the facilities
in which you worked as a direct-hire permanent employee.
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