Hire Smarter: TN-Visa Nurses from Mexico with Elite365

A five-minute read for hospital leaders: 

Hiring TN-Visa Registered Nurses from Mexico offer healthcare organizations a strategic advantage in addressing today’s nursing shortages while maintaining high standards of care. The TN Visa, part of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), allows qualified Mexican RNs to work legally in the U.S. with a streamlined, efficient visa process – often much faster than other immigration pathways. 

Five Reasons to Hire Mexican TN-Visa RNs 

1. Fast, predictable hiring.  

Most nursing agencies tell you they can get a nurse working within 18-24 months. We deliver nurses within 3-8 months! 

• Consular processing for Mexican citizens = simpler starts and shorter lead times. Elite365 can provide you with these nurses in as little as three months. 
• Up to 3-year approvals, easily renewable. Elite365 will pursue getting each nurse a Green Card while they are working on their assignment, making it easy for our clients to make them an FTE after their assignment ends with Elite365. 

2. Operational and cost advantages.  

Lower filing burden, fewer fees, and no annual cap or lottery. 

• The TN Visa process is far more efficient than most other employment-based visa categories, such as H-1B or EB visas. Since the RN occupation is pre-approved under the USMCA, there is no annual cap, lottery, or petition requirement through USCIS. Candidates apply directly at a U.S. port of entry or consulate, and once approved, can begin employment almost immediately. For employers, this translates into a lower administrative burden, fewer legal and filing fees, and faster onboarding timelines. There are also fewer “unknowns” such as lottery outcomes or multi-month adjudication delays that often complicate other immigration pathways. 
• Multi-year renewals support retention planning while staying flexible for census swings. TN visas are typically granted for up to three years at a time and can be renewed indefinitely if the nurse maintains valid employment. This structure gives healthcare organizations a stable, renewable staffing pipeline while allowing flexibility to adjust workforce levels based on patient census fluctuations, seasonal demands, or budget cycles. 

3. Real relief for staffing gaps.  

Reduce burnout and turnover. 

• Partnering with TN-Visa nurses helps facilities stabilize staffing levels and reduces dependence on short-term travel contracts. 
• Addresses chronic RN vacancies and burnout, especially on hard-to-cover units, shifts, and rural sites. 
• Reduces turnover rates by introducing motivated, long-term professionals who are eager to build their careers in the U.S. healthcare system. 

4. Clear compliance path.  

Easy to verify and audit. 

• Registered Nurse is one of the specifically designated professional occupations under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), previously known as NAFTA. This designation means that Mexican citizens who are qualified as RNs are eligible to apply for a TN (Trade NAFTA) Visa, allowing them to work legally in the U.S. in nursing roles. Because the RN occupation is pre-approved under the USMCA, the process avoids the lengthy petition and lottery systems required by other visa categories, making it one of the most streamlined and reliable legal pathways for hiring international nurses. 
• Candidates show state RN license (or temporary authorization) and healthcare worker credentials. To qualify for the TN Visa, applicants must demonstrate that they meet all U.S. professional standards for nursing practice. This includes holding a valid Registered Nurse license issued by a U.S. state (or a temporary or interim authorization to practice while the state licensure is being finalized). Additionally, candidates must provide proof of U.S. healthcare-worker credentials, such as a VisaScreen® certificate issued by CGFNS International. This certification verifies that the nurse’s education, licensure, English proficiency, and professional background meet U.S. standards. 

5. Better patient connection.  

Gain higher-quality care with cultural competency and bilingual skills. 

• Mexican registered nurses bring strong clinical training, a deep commitment to patient care, and bilingual language skills that are invaluable in serving diverse patient populations. Their cultural competency enhances communication and trust, particularly in communities with large Spanish-speaking populations. 

How Elite365 Sets the Bar Compared to Other Nursing Agencies:  

We’re a team of nurses led by nurses.  

Our experienced International team understands what it takes to make a successful nursing career in the U.S. We strategically select a nurse that is a clinical match for your position to ensure they fulfill it successfully. Elite365 differs from other agencies because we: 

• Champion nurse success and offer vital nurse mentorship  
• Hold regular check-in with nurses and clients  
• Support nurses in earning ongoing CEUs  
• Support clients in ensuring nurses placed are clinically skilled for the role  
• Help to achieve greater communication, job satisfaction, and quality care 

You gain a high-ROI recruitment turnkey solution. 

Our rates are all-inclusive (regardless of specialty) without any up-front or back-end fees. There is no transition or placement fee when you convert an RN to an FTE. Additionally, we handle everything from immigration to credentialing including: 

• NCLEX exam prep  
• TN-Visa paperwork and sponsorship  
• Green card and legal process management  
• Travel to the United States 
• Housing for first 60 days and permanent housing assistance  
• State licensing  
• Mobilization, deployment and acclimating RN to their new community 
• On-going professional and personal support 

We provide global reach to quality nurses in all specialties.  

Elite365 has a stringent vetting process to select and sponsor the best nurses across the globe. Areas of medicine our nurses work in include: 

• Med-Surg (MS)  
• Emergency Department (ED)  
• Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)  
• Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)  
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)  
• Operating Room (OR)  
• Step-Down  
• Labor and Delivery Room (L&D)  
• Pediatric (PEDS)  
• Telemetry (Tele)  
• Pre-/Post-Op  
• Dialysis Clinics  
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) 

Conclusion 

Ultimately, partnering with Elite365 to hire TN-Visa RNs from Mexico is not only a practical workforce solution – it’s also an opportunity to enrich your team with compassionate, skilled, and culturally aligned clinicians dedicated to improving patient outcomes. 

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