Opportunities for African Nurses and teachers to Work in the U.S

🩺 Opportunities for Kenyan Nurses to Work in the U.S.

Are you a qualified nurse interested in working in the United States? Below are trusted organizations and resources to help you navigate the NCLEX exam process and job placement with U.S. healthcare employers:

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1. Avant Healthcare Professionals

Avant specializes in placing internationally educated nurses in top healthcare facilities across the U.S.
📍 Address: 2301 Lucien Way, Suite 360, Maitland, FL 32751, USA
📞 Direct: +1 (407) 681-2999
📧 Email (International Recruitment): recruitment@avanthealthcare.com
🔗 Register here: Apply Now with Avant

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2. AMN Healthcare

AMN Healthcare is a leading healthcare staffing agency offering U.S. job opportunities for internationally trained nurses.
📞 Kenya Contact: Njoroge +1 (859) 913-5352
📞 U.S. Contact: +1 (866) 871-8519
🔗 More info: Why Choose AMN Healthcare

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3. NCLEX Testing in Nairobi – Pearson VUE Official Test Center

Kenya now hosts an official NCLEX‑RN testing center, eliminating the need to travel abroad for the exam.
📍 Address: Pearson Professional Center, 6th Floor, Principal Place, 14 School Lane, Westlands, Nairobi
📞 Phone: +254 717 032 906
🌐 Website: nclexnairobi.com

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4. Support Services – Trustcom Medical Staffing

Trustcom Medical Staffing provides guidance on NCLEX registration, exam preparation, and U.S. nurse placement.
📍 Office: Emperor Plaza, 4th Floor, Suite E407, Kenyatta Avenue / Koinange Street, Nairobi
📞 Phone / WhatsApp: +254 729 884 864
📧 Email: globalnurse@trustcommedicalstaffing.com
🌐 Website: trustcommedicalstaffing.com

5. Pearson VUE – Official NCLEX Test Center in Johannesburg

South Africa has an official Pearson Professional Center in Johannesburg where you can take the NCLEX-RN exam. You no longer have to travel abroad to write the test.Wikipedia+13Greenstaff USA Target System+13Nurse Assist International+13

Test Center Details:

• Location: Sandton City Office Tower, 83 Rivonia Road, Sandhurst, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2146

• Phone: +27‑11‑784‑3093Academically+3Greenstaff USA Target System+3Adevia Health+3

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If you’re a nurse dreaming of a healthcare career in the U.S., now is the time. Take the next step today! Let us know if you need help preparing for the NCLEX or navigating the job application process.

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🌍 Cultural Exchange (J‑1 Visa) Programs for Teachers

Greenheart Exchange – Teach USA Program

• Sponsors teachers on J‑1 exchange visas for placements between 1–3 years in U.S. schools. Includes cultural exchange elements like school events and classroom exchanges with students abroad Reddit+15Greenheart Exchange+15Suraasa+15Suraasa.

• Requires at least 2 years of teaching experience, English proficiency, degree equivalent to U.S. standards, and background check Greenheart Exchange+1webbersed.com+1.

Jobs Connect USA (JCU)

• Connects international teachers with U.S. public, private, and charter schools using J‑1 or H‑1B visas, depending on employer and placement jobsconnectusa.com.

Teach‑USA (Teach‑USA.net)

• An accredited J‑1 visa sponsor program offering no-cost recruitment to school districts. Provides training for teachers in areas like STEM, special education, language arts, and fine arts .

ETS Praxis International Teacher Recruitment

• Offers a J‑1 program up to 3 years, with support in classroom training, visa paperwork, and post-arrival transition. Teachers are pre-screened and trained before placement .

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🧑‍🏫 H‑1B Sponsorship Programs (Work Visa for Skilled Professionals)

International Teacher Recruitment Support Services (ITRSS)

• Based in South Florida, ITRSS provides end-to-end H-1B visa support for experienced international teachers. Includes document preparation, training, travel assistance, housing guidance, and licensure monitoring .

U.S. Global Teachers

• Helps international educators gain placement in the U.S. via H‑1B Cap-Exempt visas, handles paperwork, relocation, training, housing, and orientation to U.S. school system protocols .

GRLLC International Teachers

• Supports job placement and H‑1B visa sponsorship, training, credentialing support, housing assistance, and integration into U.S. district systems .

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🎓 Other Programs & Models

Webber’s Ed – Teacher Talent

• Places bilingual or bilingual-qualified international teachers in U.S. K‑12 schools. Offers help with credential evaluation, interviews, visa application, and cultural orientation. Teachers pay for credential evaluation and deposit but the program itself is free to districts .

Urban Teacher Residency (UTR)

• A residency-style model for American teacher training in high-needs districts (e.g., Boston, Chicago, Denver) pairing university coursework with mentorship—mostly for U.S. residents but worth noting for those exploring cross-border academic routes .