How U.S. Hospitals Can Hire Medical Laboratory Technologists Through the TN Visa
How U.S. Hospitals Can Hire Medical Laboratory Technologists Through the TN Visa With the ongoing demand for skilled laboratory professionals in healthcare, many hospitals and diagnostic labs across the United States are turning to international recruitment. One efficient and often underutilized pathway is the TN visa, available to qualified citizens of Canada and Mexico under […]
How Medical Laboratory Technologists and Scientists Can Qualify for a TN Visa
If you’re a Canadian or Mexican citizen working in a lab and hoping to move to the United States under a TN visa, there’s good news—Medical Laboratory Technologists and Medical Scientists are among the professions eligible under the USMCA (formerly NAFTA). But there’s a catch: you must work in a lab and you absolutely cannot […]
Calgary Stampede Spirit: When the IntelliStaff Team Gathers at Home
As a Canadian-based firm with representatives spread coast to coast (and even overseas!), spontaneous moments together are rare—but when they happen, they’re something special. Just before the world-famous Calgary Stampede kicked off, a few members of the IntelliStaff Medical team found themselves in the same city at the same time. One of our incredible teammates […]
Announcing Our Nurses Week Stanley Cup Winner!
Nurses Week 2025 may be over, but our appreciation for nurses is never-ending. We’re thrilled to announce the winner of our Stanley Cup Giveaway: 🏆 Congratulations to Chennie C. from Thornhill, Ontario, Canada! Chennie, we hope your new Stanley tumbler keeps you powered through every shift. You deserve it! To everyone who applied and completed […]
Nominate a Hospital Leader Who Made a Difference
You Could Both Win a Stanley Cup Hospital Week 2025 is May 11–17 — a time to recognize the many people who help make healthcare work, including those behind the scenes. Sometimes, a CNO, HR manager, or hiring authority plays an important role in your journey. Maybe they supported your move, helped you feel welcomed, […]
With Gratitude: A Nurses Week Thank You from IntelliStaff Medical
At IntelliStaff Medical, we want to start this Nurses Week with one simple message: thank you. Thank you for being there in the most personal, emotional, and defining moments of people’s lives. You’ve helped bring new life into the world. You’ve offered strength during heartbreaking goodbyes. And you’ve done it all with compassion, professionalism, knowledge, […]
How Canadian & Mexican RNs Can Fill Both Your Short & Long-Term Staffing Needs
Two Paths, One Solution When staffing challenges hit, healthcare leaders often scramble to find the right nurse—fast. Whether you’re facing a seasonal surge, planning for an extended leave, or looking to build a stable, permanent team, IntelliStaff Medical offers a flexible, efficient solution: Canadian and Mexican Registered Nurses who can serve in both travel and […]
Why You Should Get Any U.S. Nursing License Before Crossing the Border
You’ve done the hard work. You passed the NCLEX-RN. You’ve landed an amazing job in the U.S. through IntelliStaff Medical. Your suitcase is (almost) packed. But before you grab your passport and head for the border, here’s one last tip that can make your transition into your American nursing career way smoother: Get a U.S. […]
Can You Use Your Ahpra NCLEX-RN for U.S. Nursing Licensure?
Spoiler Alert: Sometimes—But Be Careful If you’re an internationally educated nurse considering where and how to take the NCLEX-RN, you might have come across the option of taking it through Ahpra—the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Since it’s the same exam used in the U.S., it seems like a smart workaround, right? Not so fast. […]
Getting a U.S. Nursing License Without a Social Security Number
States That Make It Possible If you’re a Canadian or Mexican nurse looking to get licensed in the U.S. but don’t have a Social Security Number (SSN), you might think you’re out of luck. Many state nursing boards require an SSN for licensure, but there are some states that allow alternative options, such as an […]
Yes, You Can Still Get a TN Visa in 2025
What Canadian and Mexican Nurses Need to Know The TN (Trade NAFTA) visa remains a vital pathway for Canadian and Mexican registered nurses aspiring to advance their careers in the United States. Despite recent shifts in U.S. immigration policies, the TN visa continues to be available, offering opportunities for qualified nurses to work across the […]
TN Visa in 2025: Still Open for Canadian and Mexican Nurses Despite Trade Tensions
For healthcare executives navigating workforce shortages, hiring Canadian and Mexican registered nurses through the TN visa program remains an essential staffing strategy. While recent trade tensions and tariff policies from President Donald Trump have raised concerns about U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade relations, the TN visa remains fully intact under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). If you’ve been […]