Direct-hire USRNs earn up to $140,000 a year. This is how you do it.
Our 6-month online program helps you get licensed in the United States and get hired by U.S. hospitals. Choose where you live, choose where you work, and get paid like local American nurses.
Get your USRN license in 6 months, step by step.
Our online program guides you through the entire USRN process from start to finish. You don’t have to worry about what to do next, search through online forums, or worry about making a mistake. You just answer simple questions on your phone, and our team of licensing experts handles the paperwork for you.
We match you with the best study program for your daily schedule so you don’t waste money on the wrong books or video courses.
We get your college transcripts and nursing credentials certified by U.S. licensing boards.
We write, check, and submit your actual board applications so they are completely correct.
We manage your registration so your official U.S. testing permit gets sent directly to your email without any stressful delays.
We help you schedule your test date at an official testing center and make sure you are ready for exam day.
Once you pass, we introduce you directly to U.S. hospitals. They will hire you as a regular staff member, pay you like an American nurse, and sponsor your family's U.S. Green Card.
Read this before you sign a contract with a staffing agency.
| With Nurse Journey | Traditional Staffing Agency | |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Pay & Earnings | Direct-hire pay (up to $140,000 a year). Get paid like local American nurses. | Reduced agency pay. Earn between $15,000 to $30,000 less per year than local American nurses. |
| Location Choice | You choose where you live. | They choose where you live. |
| Hospital Choice | You choose your hospital. | They choose your hospital. |
| Career Growth | Full career growth and promotion opportunities. | No career growth or promotion opportunities. |
Nurses who go through our process make up to $30,000 more per year
Our platform fee
+ Mandatory Licensing & Exam Fees
Required for all international nurses. Paid directly to the U.S. licensing and testing centers.
What's included:
- We help you choose an NCLEX prep course.
- We get your nursing credentials certified in the United States.
- We register you with a U.S. State Board of Nursing.
- We help you get your Authorization to Test (ATT).
- We help you schedule and take the NCLEX-RN exam.
- Finally, we help you get hired by a U.S. hospital that will sponsor your green card.
“Nurse Journey gave me my freedom back. I’m direct-hired, I live in a city I chose, and I get paid like American nurses.”
Why nurses trust us with their U.S. dream.
Years of experience helping international nurses build their careers in the United States.
International nurses supported in preparing for and passing the NCLEX-RN.
International nurses successfully placed with U.S. healthcare employers.
U.S. healthcare employers in our hiring network.
The hidden cost of a
"free" staffing agency contract.
Traditional Staffing Agency
- They choose your hospital and destination for you. They send you wherever they have openings—even to remote towns far from your family.
- You are treated as an outsourced contract worker. The agency owns your sponsorship and acts as your legal boss, giving you very little opportunities for career growth.
- They pay you less than local American nurses make. You receive lower pay despite doing the exact same clinical work.
With Nurse Journey
- You choose your own hospital, city, and state. You choose exactly where you want to live, allowing you to build your life in a place you actually love.
- You are hired as a permanent employee from Day 1. The hospital sponsors your Green Card directly, letting you build real seniority and a stable career.
- You make exactly what local American nurses make. You get the full nursing pay you deserve from your very first shift.
Real stories from nurses who chose their own path.
Our 6-month online program helps nurses get licensed in the United States so they can work directly for a hospital. Here's what they say about working with us
Maria Santos
ICU Nurse
The transition was incredibly smooth. They walked me through credentialing and matched me with a hospital in Dallas.
Janine Ramos
ER Nurse
Nurse Journey gave me my freedom back. I’m direct-hired, I live in a city I chose, and I get paid like American nurses.
Kristine Lim
Registered Nurse
I never felt like I was going through the journey alone. Whenever I had questions, the team responded clearly and helped me stay on track through every stage of the process.
Honest answers, including the uncomfortable ones.
Do I have to sign a contract with a staffing agency to get a job?
No. When you use our program to get licensed, you are completely free. You do not have to sign with a staffing agency. You can apply directly to U.S. hospitals as a direct hire and get paid like an American nurse, instead of working under reduced agency pay rates.
Do I need a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN) to apply for the NCLEX?
No. You do not need an SSN to apply. While you will eventually need one to work, "Gateway States" like Illinois, New York, and Texas let you take the exam without an SSN. We show you exactly which state fits your timeline.
Can I mail my own transcripts and documents to the nursing board?
No. This is the biggest mistake international nurses make. If you mail them yourself, your application will be rejected immediately. The documents must be sent directly from your university and the PRC. We provide the exact templates to request this safely.
What happens if I make a mistake and my ATT expires?
If you let your 90-day exam ticket (ATT) expire, your $200 exam fee and $150 international fee are lost forever. You cannot get a refund or an extension. Our program helps you plan your timeline so you only trigger your ATT when you are 100% ready.
