Employer: Hospitals and Long-Term Care Facilities (U.S.)

Locations: Massachusetts, New Jersey, South Carolina (with additional locations under development)

Note: The specific facility name and location will be shared during the interview process.

Position Summary

Global Hire is seeking compassionate and motivated Chilean nurses who wish to build a long-term career in the United States with our partner hospitals and long-term care facilities in Massachusetts, New Jersey, South Carolina, and other growing locations.

This opportunity offers two structured professional pathways:

• CNA-to-RN PathwayYou begin working as a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) in a hospital or long-term care setting while preparing for and sitting the NCLEX-RN in the U.S. Once you pass NCLEX and obtain your RN license, you may transition into an RN role, depending on performance and facility needs.
  
• Direct RN PathwayYou prepare for and sit the NCLEX-RN from Chile, obtain your RN license before traveling, and then start directly as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a U.S. facility.

In all cases, you will provide patient- and resident-centered care, ensuring safety, dignity, and quality of life, while working closely with an interdisciplinary team. Global Hire will accompany you throughout the H-1B1 visa process, relocation, and—over the medium term—your pathway toward EB-3 residency sponsorship, subject to employer decision and U.S. immigration requirements.

This is a unique opportunity for Chilean nursing professionals who are looking not just for a job, but for a clear growth plan in the U.S. healthcare system.

Key Responsibilities

Healthcare Practitioners will contribute to patient/resident care according to their current license (CNA or RN), the unit they work in (for example, Med/Surg, ICU, Long-Term Care), and the facilitys protocols. Responsibilities may include:

Across all settings (CNA / RN-level, depending on license):

• Assisting patients/residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, mobility, toileting).
• Providing direct patient care in line with care plans, physician orders, and nursing team instructions.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in physical, emotional, or behavioral condition to the nurse in charge.
• Supporting patient/resident comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation in medical records and facility systems.
• Following infection control, safety, and regulatory standards at all times.

Med/Surg / Hospital roles (RN Pathway):

• Performing comprehensive assessments, administering medications, and carrying out treatments as per physician orders.
• Managing multiple patients with varying acuity, prioritizing care needs, and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Coordinating with physicians, therapists, case managers, and ancillary staff to ensure safe and efficient discharges and transfers.

ICU / Higher-acuity roles (RN Pathway):

• Monitoring patients with higher acuity, including frequent assessments and continuous vigilance of vital signs.
• Responding to clinical deterioration, following facility protocols and working closely with the medical team.
• Providing emotional support to patients and families in critical situations.

Long-Term Care roles (CNA / RN):

• Building long-term therapeutic relationships with residents and their families.
• Supporting residents with chronic conditions, aiming to maintain functional ability, comfort, and quality of life.
• Participating in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary discussions about resident care goals.

In all pathways, candidates are expected to participate in training and professional development activities to strengthen their clinical practice and progress toward RN responsibilities and, in the long term, an EB-3 pathway.

Career Pathways & Growth

Pathway 1 – CNA to RN in the U.S.

• Start working as a CNA in a hospital or long-term care facility.
• Prepare for the NCLEX-RN while living and working in the U.S.
• After passing NCLEX and obtaining your RN license, you may transition into an RN position, subject to performance and employer needs.

Pathway 2 – Direct RN from Chile

• Prepare for and sit the NCLEX-RN from Chile.
• Once you pass NCLEX and secure your RN license, you start directly as an RN at a partner facility.

Long-term vision – From H-1B1 to EB-3

• Our goal is that you arrive under an H-1B1 visa and, over approximately three years, work toward eligibility for EB-3 sponsorship, subject to the employers decision and U.S. immigration rules at the time.
• Global Hire will support you with career planning, licensing steps, and immigration coordination throughout the process.

Compensation reference

• Initial compensation depends on role (CNA vs. RN), state, facility, and shift.
• Once in an RN role, the typical annual salary ranges approximately between USD $65,000 and $75,000, depending on experience, shift differentials, and facility policies.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Nursing (Licenciatura en Enfermería).
• Valid Chilean passport.
• Valid professional nursing license in Chile (Título y Cédula profesional).
• Chilean nationality (eligible for H-1B1 visa classification).
• Proficient English (spoken and written) – mandatory for both the visa process and workplace communication.
• Demonstrated compassion, reliability, and teamwork in patient care.
• Strong motivation to grow professionally (from CNA to RN and, over time, from H-1B1 to a potential EB-3 pathway).

Our Process

To ensure a strong match and a smooth transition, our process includes:

• Initial call with the Global Hire team
• Overview of the program, explanation of the two pathways (CNARN and direct RN), licensing steps, visa options, and answers to your questions.
• Interview with our U.S.-based partners
• Assessment of your communication, overall profile, and fit for available facilities and units.
• Clinical interview with a nurse from our team
• Review of your clinical background, typical scenarios, and readiness for CNA/RN responsibilities in the U.S. context.
• Interview with the hiring facility (hospital or long-term care)
• Final step where the facility evaluates your profile, asks clinical and behavioral questions, and, if successful, extends an offer.

Throughout all stages, Global Hire will guide you so you understand what to expect, how to prepare, and which exams and documents you need next.

Documents Required (during the process)

You do not need everything on day one, but during the process you will be asked for:

• Valid passport.
• Nursing degree (Licenciatura en Enfermería).
• Professional license (Cédula profesional).
• Proof of English proficiency (exam or equivalent, as required).
• Documentation for NCLEX, credential evaluation, and state licensing (we will guide you step by step).