What Global Nurse Force does

Global Nurse Force is a privately held international nurse recruitment agency founded in 2000 and headquartered in Laguna Beach, California. The company operates a direct-hire (rather than travel-nurse or agency) model, placing internationally trained nurses into permanent positions at healthcare facilities across the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, the GCC, and Australia. Its candidate pipeline is sourced primarily from India and the Philippines, with operations supported by offices in Kochi (India), London (UK), and Dubai (UAE). The firm reports 20,000+ cumulative placements since founding and 250+ partner hospitals worldwide.

The core product is an end-to-end international recruitment service that bundles candidate sourcing, language training (IELTS/OET/PTE/German B2), licensing exam preparation (NCLEX, CBT, OSCE, Prometric), credential evaluation (CGFNS, NMC, NMBI), visa sponsorship (H-1B, EB-3, Health and Care Worker Visa, Critical Skills Permit), and relocation support. Adjacent revenue-adjacent products include an AI-powered resume builder, accredited specialty-skills training programs, and digital tools such as a hospital savings calculator, salary guides, and country-comparison utilities. The technology stack is standard — a recruitment platform and candidate management system with third-party Typeform-based eligibility intake and standard Google Analytics/GTM integrations — with no disclosed proprietary AI models, data assets, or platform architecture of note.

Revenue is generated exclusively from healthcare facility partners via placement fees; candidates pay nothing, in compliance with the WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel. The firm holds REC Corporate Membership (UK), NHS Ethical Recruiters List status, HealthTrust Europe approval, and MEA recognition in India. Three wholly owned operating brands extend the model: Global Med Force (physician placement), GNF Career Pathways (training), and the Global Nurse Force Foundation (CSR). In October 2025 the company became lead plaintiff in a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B supplemental fee, a move that materially affects its US business model.

Name

Global Nurse Force

Legal name

Global Nurse Force LLC

Website

https://globalnurseforce.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global Nurse Force is a private international nurse recruitment agency, founded in 2000, that places internationally trained nurses into permanent healthcare roles across the US, UK, Ireland, Germany, the GCC, and Australia via a direct-hire, facility-paid model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Staffing / International Nurse Recruitment

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Clinical & Allied Health Staffing (BPACADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare Clinical Direct Hire (Nursing/Allied/Physicians) (BPACAFAH), Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB)

Keywords

• International nurse recruitment
• Healthcare staffing services
• Nurse placement agency
• Healthcare workforce solutions
• Licensed nurse recruiting

Headquarters

HQ city

Tarzana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Facility Recruitment Fees: Global Nurse Force generates revenue by charging healthcare facility partners a fee for successful nurse placements. The company operates on a direct-hire model where hospitals and healthcare systems pay for recruitment services rather than charging nurses. The fee structure covers end-to-end services including sourcing, screening, training, licensing, visa processing, and relocation support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Global Nurse Force is an international nurse recruitment agency that places internationally trained nurses into permanent roles at hospitals and health systems across the USA, UK, Ireland, Germany, GCC, and Australia. The company delivers end-to-end placement services covering candidate sourcing, screening, language and licensing exam preparation (NCLEX, CBT/OSCE, Prometric, German B2), credential evaluation, visa processing, and relocation support. Nurses receive all services at no cost, while healthcare facility partners pay a recruitment fee covering the full placement lifecycle.

Product overview

Global Nurse Force is a global nurse recruitment platform offering end-to-end services for international nurse placement. The core offering centers on direct-hire international nurse recruitment with zero-cost placement for nurses, supported by a comprehensive suite of training and licensing modules. The product portfolio includes the AI Resume Builder (free tool for creating ATS-friendly nursing resumes), License Exam Training programs (NCLEX-RN, UK CBT/OSCE, Prometric), Specialty Skills certifications (ABG, ECG, Drug Calculation, Sepsis), Angles Training for critical care specializations, Clinical Training programs, Language Training (IELTS/OET/German), Visa & Immigration Services, and Relocation Support. The company operates subsidiary brands including Global Med Force (physician recruitment) and GNF Career Pathways (healthcare professional training), plus the Global Nurse Force Foundation for CSR. Additional digital tools include the Hospital Savings Calculator, Nurse in USA Video Guide, Webinars & Events, Salary Guides, and Country Comparison Tool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Med Force: A subsidiary brand focused on bringing doctors and hospitals together worldwide
• Career Pathways
• Global Nurse Force Foundation

Products and services

• International Nurse Recruitment Services End-to-end international nurse recruitment service connecting skilled nurses with healthcare facilities worldwide. Covers candidate sourcing, screening, licensing support, visa processing, and relocation assistance for permanent placement in the USA, UK, Ireland, Germany, and GCC countries. Revenue is generated by charging healthcare facility partners a fee for successful placements.
• AI Resume Builder Free AI-powered tool enabling international nurses to create professional, ATS-friendly US nursing resumes. The tool analyzes thousands of successful nursing resumes to suggest and create optimal content tailored for US employers, generates written resume text, and produces ATS-optimized layouts with personalization based on nursing specialty and experience level.
• License Exam Training Comprehensive exam preparation programs for NCLEX-RN (USA/Australia), UK CBT and OSCE, and Prometric (GCC countries). Programs include live virtual classrooms, proprietary question banks, simulated exams, and personalized one-on-one mentorship for nurses preparing for international licensure.
• Nurse Certifications and Specialty Skills Programs Accredited certification programs covering ABG Interpretation, ECG/Electrocardiogram, Drug Calculation, Sepsis Care Pathways, NEWS & Escalation, and Infection Control, designed for rapid upskilling and clinical competence enhancement.
• Angles Training Specialized training programs for critical nursing specializations including Advanced Neurological Assessment, Complex Wound Management, Critical Decision Making in ICU, Advanced Pharmacological Calculations, Pediatric Emergency Response, and Geriatric Specialized Care, with a stated 98% success rate and 40% faster learning through cognitive science-driven design.
• Clinical Training Programs Expert-led hands-on clinical training including Acute Care Nursing, Evidence-Based Practice, and Patient Safety & Quality. Blended format (online plus practical) spanning 4-8 weeks with CPD accreditation, preparing nurses for OSCE and practical assessments.
• Language Training Expert language training for IELTS, OET, PTE, and German B2 proficiency required for international nursing careers, delivered through the GNF Career Pathways subsidiary.
• Visa and Immigration Services Comprehensive visa and immigration assistance including document verification, visa application support, USCIS petition handling, and family immigration support. Covers H-1B, EB-3, TN, and country-specific visa pathways for placed nurses.
• Global Med Force (Doctor Recruitment Subsidiary) Subsidiary brand of Global Nurse Force focusing on international recruitment of doctors, connecting highly skilled physicians with healthcare facilities worldwide.
• GNF Career Pathways (Training Subsidiary) Subsidiary brand of Global Nurse Force creating global opportunities for healthcare professionals through training programs, language courses, and career development resources, including NCLEX training, OET/IELTS/PTE preparation, and German language training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ successful nurse placements
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key, supporting and co-plaintiff.

• NHS Trusts (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHS trusts are primary clients and partners receiving NMC-compliant internationally trained nurses through the Health and Care Worker Visa pathway. Global Nurse Force is a REC Corporate Member and NHS ethical recruiter.
• US Healthcare Systems and HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS hospitals and health systems engage GNF for direct-hire international nurse recruitment to fill permanent RN positions. Services include H-1B/EB-3 visa sponsorship and NCLEX-certified nurse placement.
• German Healthcare InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman hospitals partner with GNF for internationally qualified nurses with B2 German language proficiency and Kenntnisprüfung preparation support.
• GCC Hospitals (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospitals across the GCC requiring Prometric-examined nurses compliant with DHA and SCFHS standards receive licensed international nurses through GNF.
• NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with India's National Skill Development Corporation for workforce development and skills training programs supporting nurse development.
• Indian Nursing Council (INC)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partnership with India's nursing regulatory body for credential verification and nurse pipeline development.
• TNAI (Trained Nurses Association of India)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with TNAI for professional networking, nurse development, and ethical recruitment standards compliance.
• AHPI (Association of Healthcare Providers India)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership and partnership with AHPI for healthcare industry connections and professional credibility in India.
• Government of KeralasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partnership for nurse recruitment and workforce development programs in Kerala, India.
• Government of Tamil NadusupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partnership for nurse recruitment and employment programs in Tamil Nadu.
• Government of ChhattisgarhsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partnership for nurse workforce development in Chhattisgarh.
• Naveen Jindal FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership for empowering nursing students and rural community development programs.
• DDU-GKY (Deen Dayal Upadhyaya - Grameen Kaushalya Yojana)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with India's skill development initiative for rural youth employment through nursing career pathways.
• Global Med Force (Subsidiary)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary brand focusing on international doctor recruitment, extending GNF's healthcare professional placement services globally.
• Global Career Force / GNF Career Pathways (Subsidiary)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary brand for career pathway services including NCLEX training, OET/IELTS/PTE preparation, and German language training supporting GNF's recruitment pipeline.
• Justice Action CenterkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-counsel legal partner in Global Nurse Force v. Trump lawsuit challenging the $100,000 H-1B fee. JAC provides litigation support and legal expertise for the federal court challenge.
• Global Village Academy Collaborativeco-plaintiffStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-plaintiff in the federal lawsuit against the $100,000 H-1B fee, representing educational institutions affected by the policy.
• Society of the Divine Wordco-plaintiffStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-plaintiff in Global Nurse Force v. Trump lawsuit, representing religious institutions impacted by H-1B fee restrictions.
• Fathers of St. Charlesco-plaintiffStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-plaintiff representing religious healthcare providers in the H-1B fee legal challenge.
• Church on the Hillco-plaintiffStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-plaintiff representing faith-based employers in the H-1B fee lawsuit.
• Educator and Labor Unionsco-plaintiffStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of educator and labor unions joining as co-plaintiffs in the legal challenge to the H-1B fee.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AMN Healthcare: AMN Healthcare is the largest US healthcare staffing firm, operating international nurse recruitment through its O'Grady Peyton International division. Highly comparable to Global Nurse Force on direct-hire international nursing, target customers (US hospitals), and revenue model (facility-paid placement fees), but operates at substantially greater scale.
• Aya Healthcare: Aya Healthcare is a major US healthcare staffing company with a growing international nurse recruitment arm serving US hospitals. Comparable to Global Nurse Force on direct-hire model, candidate sourcing from the Philippines/India, and H-1B/EB-3 visa pathways, though Aya is much larger and also dominant in travel nursing.
• Conexus MedStaff: Conexus MedStaff is a specialized international nurse and allied health recruitment agency placing nurses from the Philippines, India, and other source countries into US, UK, and Middle Eastern hospitals. Closest direct competitor to Global Nurse Force on ethical recruitment positioning, end-to-end relocation support, and direct-hire facility-paid revenue model.
• Cross Country Healthcare: Cross Country Healthcare is a US-listed healthcare staffing provider with a dedicated international nurse placement division. Comparable to Global Nurse Force on serving US hospital systems, sourcing internationally, and operating across nursing specialties, though Cross Country also runs large travel nurse and per-diem segments.
• O'Grady Peyton International: O'Grady Peyton International (a division of AMN Healthcare) specializes in international registered nurse placement into US hospitals with full visa and relocation support. Closely comparable to Global Nurse Force on direct-hire international nurse model, NCLEX and visa sponsorship services, and US hospital customer base.
• Worldwide HealthStaff Solutions: Worldwide HealthStaff Solutions is an international nurse recruitment firm placing RNs primarily in the US and UK. Highly comparable to Global Nurse Force on ethical international recruitment, end-to-end immigration and licensing support, and direct-hire facility-paid revenue model, though smaller in scale.
• MedPro International: MedPro International is a US-based international healthcare staffing agency specializing in placing foreign-educated nurses and allied health professionals in US facilities. Directly comparable to Global Nurse Force on direct-hire international recruitment, NCLEX preparation, immigration sponsorship, and US hospital customer base.
• Trustaff: Trustaff is a US healthcare staffing company with a dedicated international nurse placement division serving US hospitals. Comparable to Global Nurse Force on the international direct-hire model, candidate training, and H-1B/EB-3 visa pathways, while also operating travel nursing lines.

Others

• CGFNS International: CGFNS International is a credential evaluation organization that Global Nurse Force explicitly partners with for nurse credential verification. Not a direct competitor but an enabling ecosystem participant whose services GNF relies on for US licensure pathways.
• HealthTrust Europe: HealthTrust Europe is a healthcare procurement organization that has approved Global Nurse Force as a workforce vendor. Functions as a GPO-style channel partner rather than a competitor, routing UK and European hospital demand to GNF.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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