Helping the nursing shortage

How does the PassportUSA program continue to lead the industry in the ethical recruitment of global healthcare professionals while working to fill the massive (and growing) nursing shortage in the United States? Let us count the ways:

-We have recruited and nurtured a robust future pipeline of qualified healthcare professionals while avoiding recruitment in source countries challenged to staff their own facilities.
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-By 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the registered nurse labor shortage to reach 1.13 million. Concurrently, healthcare is projected to add more than 4 million jobs by 2026. Therefore, the number of RNs needed to accommodate this increase is expected to grow by 15% over that same period.
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-PassportUSA program healthcare professionals receive an average review score of 4.6 out of 5. Our providers are consistently rated by U.S. clients as among the highest quality healthcare professionals in their facilities.

-More than 600,000 patients served in 2021 alone.

-We serve over 250 clients in all 50 states. In addition to serving facilities in major metros, healthcare professionals in the PassportUSA program assist rural and urban healthcare organizations that need help amid our nation's critical nursing shortage.

-Elevating educational attainment with most of our candidates being conferred a BSN in nursing or an international equivalency evaluation — plus years of clinical experience. Whether your organization is seeking Magnet recognition or just trying to meet the ANA BSN initiative, the PassportUSA program by Health Carousel International has you covered.
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Process Timeline

Explore the simplicity of our immigration process.

Step One

Implementation Kickoff

Our strong partnership begins by building connections between your organization and our account management, clinical, and finance teams.

Step Two

Interviews and Selection

Consistent profile templates and video interviews make applicant reviews easy. Selection confirmation documentation for selected candidates is also completed at this stage.

Step Three

Getting an Advance Team

Opting into our Advance Team service can fill critical staffing needs while you await arrival of your healthcare professionals through the PassportUSA program.

Step Four

Pre-Arrival Training

Our Quality Improvement Nursing Team prepares each candidate for U.S. practice through customized, organization-specific training.

Step Five

Finalization of Arrivals

Confirming the start dates at your healthcare facility will typically happen4 to 6 weeks before U.S. arrival.

Step Six

U.S. Arrivals and Start Dates

Our travel and housing team greet each healthcare professional to the USA. A 90-day review follows and orientation period. Annual reviews occur thereafter.

Step Seven

Constant Assistance and Encouragement

Ongoing support for all parties are core responsibilities of our clinical, account, and employee supervisor teams.

Step Eight

Business Reviews and Workforce Planning

We regularly review the performance of our service and healthcare professionals and plan for future needs, which are key to lasting relationships with our clients.

Step Nine

Conversion Intention Discussions

Discussing end-of-assignment plans with healthcare professionals in the PassportUSA program should happen as candidates enter the final year of their contracts.

Step Ten

End-of-Assignment Conversions

We offer assistance in converting healthcare professionals in the PassportUSA program to direct employment, which is the goal of most clients.

Our Impact