Hire permanent nurses faster and keep them longer
BridgePath recruits qualified nurses from Canada through the TN visa pathway and places them as your direct employees, rather than relying on agency labor. With a built in EB3 retention path, you get speed and long term staffing stability in one model.
This is a pipeline strategy, not an emergency fill. The TN pathway model is designed for facilities with recurring RN demand — and the foresight to invest in long term retention before the next vacancy becomes a crisis.
The challenge
Domestic supply can't keep up. The existing alternatives have real trade-offs.
The US is facing a sustained registered nurse shortage. Travel nurse programs have helped fill gaps — but at a steep cost: premium rates, high turnover, and no long term staffing value built.
Traditional international nurse immigration takes years and often leaves hospitals without recruiting, credentialing, or relocation support.
BridgePath was built to solve both problems at once.
Travel nursing
- ✗Agency-employed, not yours
- ✗Expensive per-diem premiums
- ✗Rotates out every 13 weeks
- ✗No retention value built
BridgePath Health
- ✓Your direct employee from day 1
- ✓Transparent milestone fees
- ✓EB3 path supports long term retention
- ✓End to end managed
The process
The TN pathway model, explained
Search & match
We present pre-screened, NCLEX certified nurses who match your facility type, specialty needs, and geographic preference. You review candidates and make a hire decision before paperwork begins.
TN pathway placement
BridgePath coordinates with our immigration law partner to prepare and file the TN pathway application. Timelines vary, but most nurses are on track to start within 6–12 months of engagement.
Arrival & onboarding
We coordinate relocation logistics, first-month housing support, and state licensure endorsement. The nurse joins your team as a direct employee. Your second milestone payment triggers on their first day.
EB3 green card path
After roughly 90 days, if both parties confirm a good fit, BridgePath initiates EB3 sponsorship coordination. The nurse moves toward permanent US residency while remaining at your facility. Your final milestone payment triggers here.
What you get
End to end managed so your team stays focused on operations
From initial candidate sourcing to first-day onboarding, we manage the entire process with dedicated specialists in recruiting, credentialing, and immigration. BridgePath is not an immigration law firm — legal services are provided by our independent immigration law partner, integrated into the same managed process.
- ✓Nurse recruiting and candidate sourcing
- ✓Skills and credential verification
- ✓State endorsement coordination
- ✓TN pathway preparation and filing support
- ✓EB3 green card sponsorship initiation (at 90-day milestone)
- ✓Relocation logistics and first-month housing coordination
- ✓Ongoing placement support through arrival and onboarding
Investment
Transparent, milestone-based fees
Our professional fee is $30,000 per placement, structured in three milestone payments aligned with your outcomes. Pass-through costs (immigration filings, first-month housing) are shown transparently with no markups.
When you meet the nurse and confirm placement. The process begins.
When the nurse arrives and begins their first day at your facility.
When both parties confirm fit. EB3 sponsorship initiates. Final payment clears.
FAQ
Common questions
How is this different from a travel nurse agency?
Travel nurses remain employees of the staffing agency and typically rotate every 13 weeks. BridgePath nurses become your direct employees from day one. You set compensation, culture, and schedule — and EB3 sponsorship keeps them at your facility through the green card process.
How long does the process take?
Plan for 6–12 months from initial engagement to start date. Timelines vary based on candidate profile, state endorsement requirements, and facility readiness.
What's the total cost?
Our professional fee is $30,000, structured in three milestone payments: at hire, at arrival, and at 90 days post-start. Pass-through costs for immigration filings and first-month housing are added transparently — no hidden markups.
What if the nurse is not a good fit after placement?
We work to match carefully on both sides before any paperwork moves. The milestone payment structure also means your final payment happens only after the 90-day fit confirmation — aligning our incentives with yours.
Who are these nurses?
Qualified nurses from Canada who are eligible for the TN visa pathway, English speaking, NCLEX certified, and actively practicing bedside nursing.
What types of facilities do you work with?
Our best-fit clients are community hospitals, large health systems, and rural hospitals with recurring RN demand. We work with facilities across a range of US markets — reach out to discuss your location and specialty needs.
Is this the right solution for an urgent vacancy?
Not immediately. This is a pipeline strategy for facilities that have recurring nurse demand and want to build long term staffing stability. Most starts fall in the 6–12 month range depending on the case.
Ready to explore whether this is the right fit?
Book a 30-minute consultation. We'll walk through your facility's needs, realistic timelines, and whether our pipeline model is a match for your recurring RN demand.
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