International
Healthcare Careers
Kettering Health proudly welcomes internationally
trained nurses and medical technologists to join our
mission of healing in Southwest Ohio.
At Kettering Health, we care for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and are committed to helping you thrive both personally and professionally as you begin this new chapter.
As a faith-based, not-for-profit healthcare organization, we value the unique backgrounds and skills you bring to our team. If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of something bigger, explore a career with us.
Our Mission and Values
By joining our team, you’ll be part of a community dedicated to living out our mission of expressing God’s love by promoting and restoring health.
From this mission, our values guide the decisions and actions that help us to grow into a remarkable team. These values include belonging, wholeness, excellence, leadership, and learning
Program Benefits
We are hiring nurses and medical technologists for MLS/MT, emergency department, intensive care unit, medical surgery and step down units. Benefits of joining our team include
- Competitive pay and excellent benefits
- Comprehensive support to help you transition your career to the U.S.
- 60 days of housing and 30 days of transportation provided upon arrival (subject to tax)
- A supportive, faith-based environment nationally recognized for patient safety
- Bridge-to-Success Program to orient you to the U.S. healthcare system
Required Qualifications for Nursing Applicants
2 Years of Hospital Experience
In one of these areas: Med Surg, Emergency, ICU or Stepdown
BLS Certification
Required at time of application
Visa Screen Certificate (CGFNS)
Not required during selection or visa process
Bachelor’s or Associate Degree
Bachelor’s required within 5 years of employment
English Competency Exam (IELTS)
Must be passed at time of application
Passed NCLEX-RN Exam
Required at time of application
Required Qualifications for Medical Technologists
ASCP Certification
Bachelor’s in Medical Technology
English Competency Exam (IELTS)
Kettering Health Bridge-to-Success Program
We support your journey through our yearlong Bridge-to-Success Program, designed to provide clinical, mental, emotional, and spiritual support as you transition to living and working in the U.S.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bridge-to-Success
A one-year program offering clinical, mental, emotional, and spiritual support to international staff transitioning to the U.S.
- 5 weeks of initial training: classroom, skills, and shadowing
- Topics include communication, cultural values, U.S. nursing roles, healthcare system, patient rights, and policies
- Pre-orientation shadowing in hospital units
- Ongoing staff follow-up throughout the year
- Community-building with past and current participants
After completing the 5-week training, you’ll be placed in your unit with a trained preceptor. Orientation length depends on your unit and experience level.
Uniforms can be purchased via the Kettering Health intranet after arrival. Please bring at least one uniform.
- Med Surg & ICU RNs: Black and royal blue scrubs
- ED RNs: Black and red scrubs
Ratios vary by unit and patient acuity:
- Med Surg: 1:5–6
- ICU: 1:2
We recommend completing courses on RN.com to gain insight into U.S. nursing practices and expectations.