Your Healthcare Career Starts Here

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Our Program

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At Avant Healthcare Professionals, we guide globally educated nurses and allied health professionals through every step of starting a career in the United States. Our comprehensive program is built to help you succeed professionally and personally from your application to your first day on the job and beyond.

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Immigration & Licensure Support

We manage your immigration process from start to finish. Our experienced legal and recruitment teams handle your visa application, licensing, and credentialing so you can focus on your future.

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U.S. Job Placement with Career Growth

We match you with a U.S. healthcare facility based on your clinical skills, experience, and personal preferences. Many of our professionals build long-term careers.

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Avant Transitions Program

We offer a state-of-the-art training facility where our clinical instructors evaluate your competencies and provide hands on training aligned with U.S. practice standards. While our education team supports your cultural adaptation and successful assimilation into life in America.
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Travel & Relocation Assistance

When you land in the U.S., an Avant team member will be there to welcome and assist you.

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Benefits Package

We are continuously assessing our Benefits packages to provide the best support for our healthcare professionals which may include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Credit Card Assistance Program
  • Auto Purchase Program
Learn More About Our Benefits

Why Thousands Have Trusted Avant

We’ve helped nurses and allied health professionals achieve their dream of living and working in the U.S. We’re known for ethical recruitment, personal support, and long-term commitment to your success.

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I chose Avant because they guided me every step, keeping everything organized and clearly communicated. This gave me peace of mind and confidence to focus on preparing for my journey.

Cassandra S. Philippines
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Other agencies can’t compare to Avant—they truly stand out in their commitment to supporting nurses. With Avant, you never walk alone, and even after completing your contract, you’ll want to stay connected.

Coleen M. Kenya
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Avant is a game changer. They are the best ahead of the rest. The fact that they walk with you from day one and continue reaching out even when you are on your assignment puts them as the number one staffing agency for RNs dreaming of coming to the USA.

David O. Kenya
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I chose Avant because of their strong reputation and over 20 years of experience in recruiting international nurses, which gave me great confidence in their support and process.

Panhathai S. Thailand
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I was referred by a friend who also came through Avant.

Annastecia O. Kenya
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How to Qualify

Here’s what you’ll need to qualify for Avant Healthcare’s program:

  1. Hold a valid license for your profession (Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist)
  2. If licensed and working as a Registered Nurse, we generally look for candidates who meet the following criteria:
    • Currently working in a hospital setting
    • Currently working in an acute care, inpatient specialty/unit (Medical/Surgical, ICU, HDU/Stepdown, ER, OR, etc.)
    • Currently working in a bedside role
    • Currently working at least 36 hours per week
    • Strong English communication skills
    • Highly motivated to achieve their goal of living and working in the USA

We gladly invite Registered Nurses to apply with Avant even if they have not yet passed the NCLEX or a qualified English exam.

The Process

Apply

Submit your application online with your credentials and experience.

Interview

Our recruitment team reviews your qualifications and conducts an interview.

Accept Offer

Sign your employment agreement with Avant.

Document Collection

We’ll work with you to gather all the documentation needed for our program.

Licensure & Exams

Complete required U.S. licensing exams (such as NCLEX). Don’t worry, we’re here to help!

Visa Processing

We handle the sponsorship and guide you through immigration paperwork.

Avant Transitions Program

Come to the U.S. and go through our clinical and cultural transitions training.

Start Work

Begin your U.S. career at your healthcare facility with ongoing support.

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Avant Healthcare Professionals is a member of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies

Avant HQ

2301 Lucien Way, Suite 360

Maitland, Florida 32751

+1.407.681.2999 (Direct Dial)

+1.888.681.2999 (Toll Free in U.S.)

+1.407.671.7615 (Fax)

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Avant is a Joint Commission Certified Health Care Staffing agency.

Patient Safety Concerns or Complaints:
The public may contact The Joint Commission’s Office of Quality Monitoring to report any concerns or register complaints about a Joint Commission-certified organization by calling 800-994-6610 or submitting a report by mail to the Office of Quality and Patient Safety, Joint Commission, One Renaissance Boulevard, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181.

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