Even if you've never been to America, you likely have
a notion or two of what to expect. While Hollywood movies capture
the geographic diversity of this vast country, it's up to you to
discover its essence, from the patriotism that bonds Americans
together to the cultural differences that give each region its
distinctive personality.
Land of opportunity
Your experience of America will be as unique as you
are, for the choices you make will define the country for you. Will
you live in one of New England's established cities, densely
populated with universities and financial centers, or seasonless,
sunny, southern California? Will your interests and experience lead
you to an urban trauma center, a large teaching facility or
community-based hospital? Once you've joined the Assignment America
family, your Retention Coordinator will assess your clinical skills
and your preferences and help you find a job that suits you.
We make the foreign familiar
Many international RNs discover that nursing
practice varies from their home countries. Some differences are
humorous-you're certain to be puzzled at first by some common terms
for everyday items-while some can be daunting. Nurses in the U.S.
are an integral part of the patient care team, and must make care
decisions based on patient assessments. Assignment America will help
you develop the necessary skills to make comprehensive assessments,
and you'll discover that these heightened responsibilities bring a
higher level of professional respect from physicians and your
colleagues.
Despite contrasts large and small, your counterparts
in the U.S. will be familiar in many important respects. They're as
dedicated to patient care and as committed to advancing their
knowledge and skills as nurses back home. You're just as likely to
find that the people you meet are equally curious about you and
interested in your experiences-often the foundation for memorable
friendships.
Depend on Assignment America
Whatever your reasons for pursuing an
international nursing career-to master the latest clinical skills,
develop a fresh perspective, immerse yourself in another culture-you
can rely on Assignment America to make your professional and
personal development our top priority. Backed by parent company
Cross Country Healthcare, Inc., with its quarter century of experience, we're
able to place nurses in top assignments with the country's most
respected facilities. And our acculturation program will help you
make the transition to your new home smoothly, enabling you to focus
on your exciting new assignment.
