International Healthcare Professionals
Build Your Career in the United States
Anthem PB connects qualified international healthcare professionals with potential employment opportunities in the United States.
We are developing a talent pipeline of experienced healthcare professionals from African countries and other international markets who are interested in advancing their careers with U.S. healthcare organizations.
Our initial recruitment priority is Registered Nurses (RNs), with additional healthcare professions considered based on employer needs.
Anthem PB does not guarantee employment, immigration approval, professional licensure, or visa issuance. Final hiring decisions are made by participating healthcare employers, and professional licensure and immigration approvals are determined by the appropriate U.S. authorities.
Who May Apply?
Registered Nurses — Priority Recruitment
Applicants should generally:
- Hold a recognized diploma, associate degree, bachelor’s degree or other qualifying professional nursing credential.
- Be currently licensed or registered as a nurse in their home country, where applicable.
- Be in good professional standing.
- Have preferably at least 1–2 years of recent clinical nursing experience.
- Be willing to complete the credential-evaluation process required for U.S. nursing licensure.
- Be willing to take and pass the NCLEX-RN if not already completed.
- Meet applicable English-language proficiency requirements or qualify for an exemption.
- Be willing to complete required criminal/background screening.
- Meet applicable U.S. immigration and healthcare-worker certification requirements.
- Be willing and able to relocate to the United States if selected by an employer.
Other Healthcare Professionals
Anthem PB also welcomes expressions of interest from qualified:
Licensed Practical/Practical Nurses • Physical Therapists • Occupational Therapists • Medical Laboratory Professionals • Radiologic/Imaging Professionals • Respiratory Therapists • Pharmacists • Physician Assistants • Other Allied Health Professionals
Eligibility, licensing, credentialing and immigration requirements vary significantly by profession and state. Submission of an application allows Anthem PB to assess whether the applicant’s profession matches a current or developing employer opportunity.
Where You Are in the Journey
Applicants do not necessarily need to have completed the entire U.S. licensing process before joining the Anthem PB talent pipeline.
You may apply if you are:
- Stage 1 — Exploring
- Qualified in your home country and interested in working in the United States.
- Stage 2 — Preparing
- Gathering transcripts, professional licenses and other documentation for credential evaluation.
- Stage 3 — U.S. Licensure Pathway
- Credential evaluation underway/completed and preparing for or registered for NCLEX or another applicable U.S. professional examination.
- Stage 4 — U.S.-Ready
- Required examination completed, licensing requirements substantially completed, and ready to be considered for U.S. employer opportunities.
How the process works
- Apply
- Initial Eligibility Review
- Credential & Experience Screening
- U.S. Readiness Assessment
- Licensure/Credentialing Preparation
- Employer Matching
- Employer Interview & Selection
- Immigration & Pre-Arrival Process
- Relocation & Onboarding
- Retention Support
The exact process varies according to profession, employer and candidate circumstances.
International Healthcare Recruitment: Estimated Costs
Anthem PB does not collect NCLEX, licensing-board, credential-evaluation, English-testing or VisaScreen fees. These payments are made directly to the responsible testing, licensing or credentialing organization unless a written employer-sponsored arrangement states otherwise.
Candidate professional-readiness costs
| Professional-readiness item |
|---|
| Credential evaluation |
| State licensing-board application |
| NCLEX registration |
| International NCLEX scheduling |
| English-language examination |
| VisaScreen |
| Fingerprints and background checks |
| Transcripts, license verification and document delivery |
| Optional preparation courses and travel |
Internationally educated nurses should generally plan for approximately $2,500–$3,500 in professional-readiness expenses when examinations are passed on the first attempt and extensive travel is unnecessary.
Employer sponsorship costs
The sponsoring employer is generally responsible for:
- Immigration petition and employer filing costs
- Required prevailing-wage and posting processes
- Employer-required legal and compliance costs
- Costs that immigration or employment law prohibits transferring to the worker
- Employer onboarding, credentialing and workplace orientation
Fees are estimates and may change without notice. Actual costs vary by profession, licensing state, country, testing location and individual circumstances. Candidates should confirm current fees directly with the responsible organization before making payment. Last reviewed: September 2026.
Join the healthcare talent pipeline
Anthem PB connects qualified international healthcare professionals with potential employment opportunities in the United States.