Join Our Community of Healers

Kettering Health is hiring nurses internationally to help join us in healing our community in Southwest Ohio, USA. We believe that your unique skills and background bring value to our purposed-minded team. With over hundreds of internationally trained nurses, you’ll find the transition to be life changing and rewarding.

Join Our Community of Healers

Kettering Health is hiring nurses internationally to help join us in healing our community in Kettering, Ohio, USA. We believe that your unique skills and background bring value to our purposed-minded team. With over hundreds of internationally trained nurses, you’ll find the transition to be life changing and rewarding.

Welcome International Nurses

Kettering Health is proud to offer an international nurse program to skilled and compassionate professionals like you. We are passionate about giving exceptional careers to extraordinary nurses. We have already hired hundreds of internationally trained nurses!

Starting your new career can be challenging, so we are committed to helping you grow professionally. We value the unique background you can bring to our team.

Upcoming Hiring Events

Check out all the upcoming international hiring events where we come and meet you.

April 19-22
Manilla, Philippines

About Kettering Health

At Kettering Health, we offer high-quality healthcare that focuses on the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Our people dedicate their lives to providing the highest quality treatment in an environment of healing.

We're a not-for-profit organization comprised of team members committed to serving their communities with excellence, precision, and faithfulness. If this sounds like you, consider looking into a career with us.

Our Mission

Our mission is to improve the quality of life of the people in the communities we serve through healthcare and education.

We are dedicated to excellence and to providing each individual the most appropriate care in the most appropriate setting. In the spirit of the Seventh-day Adventist healthcare ministry, we strive to be innovative and to convey God’s love in a caring environment.

Program Benefits:

We are offering a $2,000 sign on bonus to qualified candidates (subject to tax)
International RNs can also receive $2,000 for referring each other

We do everything in our power to help you transition your nursing career to the United States
60 days of housing and 30 days of transportation provided upon arrival to the United States (subject to tax)
A supportive, faith-based environment that is nationally recognized for excellence in patient safety
Bridge-to-Success Program to orient you to the U.S. healthcare system
Competitive pay and other excellent benefits

Required Qualifications for Nursing:

2 Year of Hospital Experience

(In one of these areas; Med Surg, Emergency, ICU, Stepdown, Operating Room)

Visa Screen Certificate from CGFNS

(Not required at the time of selection and visa processes)

Passed English Competency Exam

(IELTS)

BLS Certified

Bachelors, Associate, or Nursing Diploma Required

Bachelors required within 5 years of employment

Passed NCLEX-RN Exam

2 Year of Hospital Experience

(In one of these areas; Med Surg, Emergency, ICU, Stepdown, Operating Room)

Visa Screen Certificate from CGFNS

(Not required at the time of selection and visa processes)

Passed English Competency Exam

(IELTS)

BLS Certified

Bachelors, Associate, or Nursing Diploma Required

Bachelors required within 5 years of employment

Passed NCLEX-RN Exam

Service Lines We Are Hiring

Operating Theater/Room

MLS/MT
Emergency Department
Intensive Care Unit
Medical Surgical
Step Down

1. A supportive, faith-based environment that is nationally recognized for excellence in patient safety

2. Competitive pay and excellent benefits

3. Clinical ladders to help you advance in your career are available at most campuses

4. Opportunities to participate in volunteer efforts both locally and globally

5. Bridge-to-Success Program to orient you to the U.S. Healthcare system

6. 60 days free housing and transportation provided if needed

7. Initial one-time stipend

8. Reimburse up to $2500 towards immigration expenses

9. Assistance setting up bank accounts, car loans, cell phone services, and other activities to help you settle in your new home.

Bridge-to-Success

We will support you on your new-found journey through our Bridge-to-Success program. This yearlong program is designed to provide clinical, mental, emotional, and spiritual support to international staff as they transition to living and working in the U.S.

Start your journey with us. Apply today.

What is the Bridge to Success Program?

Is a one-year long program designed to provide clinical, mental, emotional, and spiritual support to international staff as they transition to living and working in the U.S.

What is included in the Bridge to Success Program?

The initial training when you are hired is 16 days of classroom, skills, and shadowing
Classroom instruction includes topics such as; interpersonal skills and communication, culture-based values and beliefs, roles of the U.S. nurse, U.S. healthcare system, patient rights and responsibilities, and policies/procedures
Shadowing in the hospital and on the unit before orientation starts
Follow-up with staff at various intervals throughout the year
Create a circle of friends with previous and current Bridge-to-Success employees

1. A supportive, faith-based environment that is nationally recognized for excellence in patient safety

2. Competitive pay and excellent benefits

3. Clinical ladders to help you advance in your career are available at most campuses

4. Opportunities to participate in volunteer efforts both locally and globally

5. Bridge-to-Success Program to orient you to the U.S. Healthcare system

6. 60 days free housing and transportation provided if needed

7. Initial one-time stipend

8. Reimburse up to $2500 towards immigration expenses

9. Assistance setting up bank accounts, car loans, cell phone services, and other activities to help you settle in your new home.

1. A supportive, faith-based environment that is nationally recognized for excellence in patient safety

2. Competitive pay and excellent benefits

3. Clinical ladders to help you advance in your career are available at most campuses

4. Opportunities to participate in volunteer efforts both locally and globally

5. Bridge-to-Success Program to orient you to the U.S. Healthcare system

6. 60 days free housing and transportation provided if needed

7. Initial one-time stipend

8. Reimburse up to $2500 towards immigration expenses

9. Assistance setting up bank accounts, car loans, cell phone services, and other activities to help you settle in your new home.

How long is orientation on the unit?

Once you complete the 16 days of initial Bridge-to-Success training, you will be placed in your unit with a trained preceptor.

The length is based on the type of unit and the previous experience of the international staff member. The goal is to support you while you learn about U.S.-based healthcare and apply your expertise to your specialty.

Will uniforms be provided?

Staff will buy uniforms through the Kettering Health intranet after arrival. Bring at least one uniform with you. MedSurg and ICU RNs wear black and royal blue scrubs. RNs in the ED wear black and red scrubs. Scrubs will be provided for OR nurses.

What is the nurse patient ratio?

This varies based on units and patient acuity. Generally, MedSurg ratios are 1:5-6 and ICU ratios are 1:2.

What can I do to prepare myself before working at Kettering Health?

We strongly recommend the nurses complete courses on RN.com (www.rn.com). These courses are designed to give insight into U.S. nursing practice and expectations.