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Is Nursing Pay and Benefits Better in Canada or the United States?  Why Many Nurses Still Consider the U.S. — Even When Hourly Rates Look Similar Hourly wages are only one part of nurse compensation. When total earnings, benefits, and long-term career opportunity are...

The Definitive Guide to U.S. Taxes for Canadian Nurses on a TN Visa (2026) Published January 2026 | Updated with current cross-border tax guidance Working in the United States as a Canadian registered nurse under a TN visa opens doors to exciting career opportunities...

Can Canadian Registered Nurses get Green Card Sponsorship from U.S. Hospitals? Short answer: Yes — Canadian Registered Nurses can get Green Card sponsorship from U.S. hospitals, and in many cases, the hospital covers nearly every step of the immigration process.Now,...

How Can a Canadian Nurse Move to the U.S.? A Step-by-Step Guide to U.S. Licensing, TN Visa, Green Card, and Life Transitions   Thinking About Nursing in the U.S.? In a nutshell, here's why do many Canadian nurses are choosing to move to the U.S.: ✅ Higher Pay:...

What Canadian Nurses Need to Know On September 19, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a presidential proclamation titled Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers. Headlines around this update may feel overwhelming, but here’s the good news for Canadian...

New York Board of Nursing License Navigating the process of obtaining your New York Board of Nursing license can seem daunting, but with the right information, you can streamline the journey. As a nurse, whether you're just beginning your career or are an experienced...

Culture Erosion: Subtle Signs to Watch for and How to Fix It As hospitals continue to face staffing shortages, it’s more important than ever to ensure that your team feels supported, valued, and part of a positive culture. Culture erosion often starts with small,...

Why Hospital Culture Matters More Than Ever What Hospital Culture Are You Actually Building? At NurseMatch, we started with a belief that still drives everything we do today: The hospital culture you describe in a brochure doesn’t matter nearly as much as the one your...

What Sustainable Staffing Really Means — And Why It’s Transforming Hospital Culture Last week we shared the quote “These nurses didn’t just fill roles — they changed the energy on the unit.” Culture Shifters That quote came directly from a hospital leader after...

A hospital leader once reflected on the power of Canadian RNs in U.S. hospitals, and what they said has stuck with me ever since: “These nurses didn’t just fill roles — they changed the energy on the unit.” It wasn’t about staffing ratios or polished resumes. It was...

“The best clinical teams are no longer built on skills alone. Today’s healthcare workforce demands cultural fit, community, and shared values.” When one of our hospital partners recently described the nurses they hired through NurseMatch as “Culture Shifters,” it...

Visa Bulletin for June 2025 – What International Nurses Need to Know The U.S. Department of State has released the June 2025 Visa Bulletin, and we’re here to break it down for you in simple, nurse-friendly terms. At NurseMatch, most of the international RNs we support...

U.S. Nursing Jobs in New England: Explore Opportunities at Top Hospitals   Why We're Excited About These U.S. Nursing Jobs New England At NurseMatch, we’re thrilled to announce our newest partnership with Trinity Health Of New England — bringing Canadian...

How Can a Canadian RN Work in the US? Your Comprehensive Quick Guide For starters, let's answer these top 2 questions: 1. Why are Canadian RNs moving to the U.S. Working in the United States is becoming increasingly appealing to Canadian registered nurses (RNs). The...