Naturally, you must be a Registered Nurse in your home country. Also, you must have practiced for at least one year to qualify for registration here. The UK has just one licensing board – the Nursing and Midwifery Council. You must register with this board to be eligible to work in the UK. Not only will we help you step by step, we’ll pay for most of it.

Not from us, of course. Getting your UK nursing license will involve fees. However, with our new and improved package we’ll reimburse you for the bulk of these. If you have never applied for another license (or even if you have), getting registered can seem to be a complicated process. We will make it simple and easy. There are four distinct steps to UK registration: proving English language competency, a theory test, an application and a clinical test. But that’s why you are so valuable when you arrive in the UK — only the best will qualify and only the adventurous will bother. We make the procedure as painless as possible and then the day you’re registered, your stock will soar.

There are many variables, such as how long it takes your Board of Nursing to send the necessary papers. But in general, you should expect up to six months from the time you decide to explore travel nursing and your first assignment. Obviously, nursing is a highly skilled, highly in-demand profession. UK countries very much want your talents, but they also must maintain certain standards. Continental Nurse only works with nurses who have received the best training in the world. That’s why our reputation is sterling and why you will be so in-demand.

Again, once you are licensed in the UK, we can place you very quickly. As you probably know, there is a chronic nursing shortage around the world. Your services are very in-demand.

We know it can be disorienting to work at a new job, much less a new job in a new country. One thing you don’t have to worry about is getting to work. Continental Nurse makes certain your housing is located with easy access to your job. That means either living physically near by or more often living with easy access to public transportation that gets you to work with a very easy commute. You’ll find public transport makes working and relaxing a treat. You’ll never be isolated from work or fun, so transportation to work or that fun new hotspot simply won’t be a problem. We make sure of it.

We seek to provide upmarket places in nice, safe neighbourhoods with good public transport links. We aim for housing that is as close to the hospital as possible.

Travel nurses are typically paid slightly more than the staff nurses they work alongside in the hospitals. And of course your excellent housing is subsidized. You can expect your take-home pay to allow you plenty of funds to enjoy yourself while you explore Europe.

Your pay will be direct deposited into a UK bank account every fortnight (i.e. every two weeks). We’ll help you set up that account.

Unfortunately, you can’t avoid paying taxes. However, most countries have tax agreements with the UK. The taxes you pay in the UK may be credited to your home country — in other words, you won’t be taxed twice. A number of countries — including the U.S. — also offer serious tax breaks to their citizens working overseas. You’ll need to speak with a tax consultant in your home country for how this may or may not apply.

Twelve-hour shifts are becoming more popular, but straight shifts — unless you are in a clinic or theatre — are almost non-existent. You may find that the level of responsibility is less than you are used to (a very nice thing indeed). The working week is 37.5 hours long. In all assignments, specialty pay and/or charge pay may be added. As a traveller, being in charge of your floor is the exception rather than the rule. All assignments have enhanced pay for nights and Saturdays and even more for Sundays and public holidays.

Every thirteen week assignment carries with it some travel money – designed to help get you from one assignment to the next. Remember: traveling even from the south of England to the north of Scotland takes less than eight hours by train, so it’s never a strenuous journey. The travel money is paid at the beginning of your assignment but is earned upon completion of the thirteen weeks. Should you stay in the same location and extend for a further assignment, you will still earn another full allowance.

As part of the local hospital team, you wear the uniform of the regular staff (which is supplied to you by the hospital) and work on the same rotations as the “regular” staff. On the other hand, there are the rather old-fashioned black shoes and black stockings most Hospital Trusts require their female nursing staff to wear. It could be worse — nursing caps were phased out of public hospitals only within the past 20 years!

Yes. Talk to us about further details.

As if an attractive hourly rate, a short-term commitment, upmarket accommodations and even travel money aren’t enough, as a Continental Nurse employee you will receive twenty eight days paid vacation annually, statutory sick pay, professional indemnity insurance coverage and help with registration costs. Travelers will receive OSCE training, OSCE reimbursement along with reimbursement for the CBT. In return for a commitment, we will pay for the registration tests and provide training for the clinical test.

Absolutely. And you don’t need to wait for a break. Getting to Europe is a breeze: flights are very inexpensive and flying time is about an hour and a half to more than a dozen countries. Combine a cheap, quick flight with clever shift scheduling and you can easily find yourself in Paris or Rome on a three or four day excursion. If you’re coming to the UK with the desire to take extended time off to see the rest of Europe, Continental Nurse is ideal. You can work an assignment, save up some holiday money and then spend a few weeks or even months traveling the Continent. (We’re always ready to offer travel suggestions and helpful tips.) Then you can return to the UK for another assignment with Continental so you can “top up” your bank account and plan your next adventure.

Travel nursing as a method of staffing started in the United States in the late 1970s. It was a response to the seasonal surge of elderly people visiting Florida and other southern states during the winter months and the consequent short-term but predictable rise in the need for hospital beds and nurses.

What began as a seasonal phenomenon quickly developed into the preferred way for hospitals to deal with chronic staffing shortages. The participating hospital gets the benefit of experienced competent nurses who are part of their team for at least three months, not simply fill-in agency nurses who are “here today and gone tomorrow.”

Every company and institution in the UK undoubtedly takes human trafficking and the worldwide scourge of slavery as a major concern. This is especially true for Continental Nurse because we recruit people to work overseas at jobs in places they’ve never been before. That requires a high level of trust on the part of the nurses we work with and Continental Nurse values that trust we’ve established and maintained for many years.

Recruiting people for jobs overseas is also a common tactic of human trafficking and those involved in slavery, so Continental Nurse is especially aware of how important it is to combat those evils. Our particular business is safeguarded against such abuse in many ways. Our nurses must be highly skilled and educated in their country of origins. Then they must pass several hurdles to qualify to nurse in the UK, tests and other requirements overseen not by us but by the appropriate government and nursing bodies. Finally, the nurses must be accepted and approved by hospitals and other institutions of long-standing and irreproachable repute.

Continental Nurse never has and never will be tainted by human trafficking or slavery by us or any of the hospitals and others we work with. If we ever spotted any abuse or potential abuse in these areas in any way, we would eagerly alert the authorities. Here is a fuller statement of our Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy.

Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy

1. Policy Statement

Continental Nurse Ltd is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all of our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in any part of our business or supply chains. This policy outlines our zero-tolerance approach and our commitment to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to prevent slavery and human trafficking.

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

• All employees, officers, directors, and contractors of Continental Nurse Ltd.

• All suppliers, vendors, partners, and third-party service providers doing business with or on behalf of Continental Nurse Ltd .

3. Definitions

• Modern Slavery includes slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking.

• Human Trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring, or receipt of persons by improper means (such as force, abduction, fraud, or coercion) for an improper purpose, including forced labour or sexual exploitation.

4. Responsibilities

• Senior Management: Responsible for ensuring that this policy is communicated, implemented, and enforced throughout the organization.

• Managers: Must ensure that all team members are aware of and understand this policy.

• Employees: Must comply with this policy and report any concerns related to modern slavery or human trafficking.

5. Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

Continental Nurse  will:

• Conduct risk assessments to identify areas of the business and supply chain where modern slavery risks may arise.

• Perform due diligence on suppliers, particularly those operating in high-risk industries or geographies.

• Require suppliers and contractors to confirm that they comply with applicable anti-slavery laws and regulations.

6. Training and Awareness

Training on this policy and on the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking is provided to relevant staff. Awareness campaigns may be conducted to reinforce the importance of ethical labour practices.

7. Reporting and Whistleblowing

Continental Nurse Ltd  encourages all employees and stakeholders to report any concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices:

• Reports can be made anonymously via email through their recruiter or directly to management.

• All reports will be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly.

8. Breach of Policy

Any employee who breaches this policy will face disciplinary action, which may include dismissal for gross misconduct. Suppliers or partners found to be in breach may have their contracts terminated.

9. Continuous Improvement

Continental Nurse Ltd is committed to continually reviewing and improving our practices to combat modern slavery. This includes updating policies, procedures, and supplier contracts as necessary.

10. Review and Approval

This policy will be reviewed biennially and updated as needed to reflect changes in law or company practices.

Approved by:
Leslie Giltz
Managing Director
June 2023

Updated August 2025

Review Date:  August  2027

Continental Nurse fully accepts the worldwide consensus of the scientific community and all major bodies that the climate crisis is real and primarily due to the human burning of fossil fuels. We are committed to doing our part to achieve Net Zero in carbon emissions for the UK and encourage the same all over the world.

It might seem a small company can’t do much to fight the climate crisis, but that’s not true. Continental Nurse shut down its office in central London and has all staff working from home. Whenever possible, we have meetings with staff or hospitals or indeed anyone we might need to meet with via digital means such as an audio or video conference call. We are working towards a paperless office and indeed a majority of our communications is already digital.

Historically, we’ve always housed nurses in locations convenient to their work. If they can’t walk to work, they always have access to public transport. We are always exploring other ways we can more quickly reduce and eliminate our carbon footprint.

Here is a more complete statement on the Continental Nurse Carbon Reduction Policy.

C a r b o n Reduction Plan

Organisation Name: Continental Nurse Ltd

Date: 1 September 2025

Commitment to Achieving Net Zero

Continental Nurse is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2030 in line with NHS Net

Zero Supplier requirements and ahead of the UK Government’s 2050 target.

Baseline Emissions Footprint

Our baseline year is 2025 We have a small workforce with remote working administration and

staff deployed within NHS premises.

Scope 1 – Direct Emissions

• None (no owned vehicles, no gas/oil use, no onsite combustion).

Scope 2 – Indirect Energy (Purchased Electricity)

• Minimal electricity usage by remote staff working from home offices. Est. 1.6 kgCO2e per

year based on UK government standards

Scope 3 – Other Indirect Emissions

None

Relevant categories:

• Employee commuting: Agency nurses commuting to NHS sites (estimated average 5

miles/day, 3 shifts/week). Est. 15 kgCO2e/year.

• Business travel: Negligible.

• Purchased goods and services: Limited (laptops, office supplies).

• Homeworking: Small impact, included in Scope 2.

Total Baseline Emissions (est 2025): ~16.2 kgCO2e /year

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Current Emissions Reporting (2025)

• Scope 1: 0 kgCO2e

• Scope 2: 1.6 kgCO2e

• Scope 3: 15 kgCO2e

• Total: ~16.6 kgCO2e

Carbon Reduction Targets

We aim to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve Net Zero by 2030 through:

• Encouraging and incentivising low-carbon travel for nurses

• Prioritising deployment to NHS sites accessible via public transport

• Supporting remote working for office staff

Offsetting unavoidable residual emissions through verified UK carbon offset schemes

Carbon Reduction Initiatives

To date, we have implemented the following measures:

1. Remote working policy – Office staff are fully remote, reducing commuting and office

energy use.

2. Paperless operations – Most documentation is digital and we are working towards an all-digital future.

3. Energy-efficient equipment – Staff use laptops with energy-saving settings.

Future measures planned:

• Low-carbon travel incentives – cycling incentives and public transport available for all

• EV transition support – Preference would be given for nurses using electric/hybrid

vehicles

• Green procurement – Choose suppliers with demonstrated Net Zero commitments.

• Carbon literacy training – Staff awareness sessions on sustainable practices.

• Offsetting residual emissions – Verified offset schemes (UK woodland creation,

renewable projects).

Company Number 11451345 Registered in England Registered Address: 9/33 Dover Street, London W1S 4NF

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Declaration & Approval

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and associated

guidance, including the reporting requirements of the GHG Protocol and using UK Government

emissions conversion factors

This plan has been reviewed and signed off by the Board of Directors.

Signed:

Leslie Giltz, Managing Director

Date: 1 September 2025

Company Number 11451

Continental Nurse embraces and embodies the classical values of the healthcare industry, which always places patient care, compassion and community above all else. Our core values are expressed in everything we do. They can be encapsulated in three ideals:

CARE

IMPROVE
INCLUSIVE

CARE

We place CARE at the heart of Continental Nurse. First and foremost, we value the nurses we work with and the patients they CARE for. These two concerns are never in conflict: indeed, they are mutually supportive. Only nurses given the dignity, respect and support they deserve will be able to provide the comprehensive and compassionate CARE their patients expect and need.

One never needs to be balanced against the other. Indeed, if one area is lacking, it is due to a lack in the other. If the patient isn’t properly CARED for, has the nurse been supported and valued? What’s missing? Invariably, we find improvement in one area will lead to improvement in the other.

Continental Nurse works on CARE in several ways that work hand in hand. Every nurse has a dedicated person on our team to be with them every step of the way. We spot problems early on and make sure they’re addressed, rather than waiting for problems to come to our attention, at which point they would be far more difficult to deal with. Every hospital and other facility we work with also has people on our staff dedicated to their needs. Any issues that need addressing from their end are quickly spotted and dealt with.

With years of excellent CARE, both hospitals/facilities and nurses know they can trust us. They’re quicker to reach out with concerns AND compliments about the nurses we recruit to work with them. And that’s why we can proudly say the CARE provided to the patients our nurses are in charge of is just as exemplary as the CARE we provide for our nurses and hospitals.

IMPROVE

The care for our nurses and their patients is never simply achieved; it must always be something we actively achieve and IMPROVE upon to reach even greater success. To IMPROVE is to never be satisfied.

One can be proud of a job well done and indeed Continental Nurse is justly proud of its unparalleled track record in providing excellent nurses and the reputation this has garnered us with both the hospitals and other facilities we work with and the nurses from around the world who placed their faith in us.

But can we IMPROVE on this record? Undoubtedly we can. And we will.

Continental Nurse strives to IMPROVE by actively staying in touch with hospitals and nurses at every stage of their journey. With the nurses, we stay in touch even after they’ve gone home. Why? Because they’ve become part of our lives, become our friends and we are delighted to see what they will achieve. Invariably, they also recommend us to others; we know the nurses we’ve come to respect will only send us the best nurses to consider. The hospitals we stay in touch with let us know what future needs they might need: the wings they plan to open, the new locations they may expand to, the services they are considering to add. All this allows us to plan for their future needs when it comes to nursing. Hospitals are always looking to IMPROVE their care. Our nurses are always looking to IMPROVE in their skills and career. And keeping their needs uppermost in our mind helps Continental Nurse to IMPROVE in what we do.

INCLUSIVE

Continental Nurse strives to be inclusive in the nurses we recruit, the hospitals and other facilities we partner with and the staff we hire.

We know the best companies reflect the communities they work in, the customers they care for and the country they represent around the world. Continental Nurse recognizes the Great Britain is an INCLUSIVE country, as any stroll through central London will attest–or indeed far afield in smaller cities and towns throughout the land. Our INCLUSIVE nature is not limited to urban settings.

Continental Nurse recognizes the barriers to nursing around the world. First and foremost, it is a female-dominated area of employment. Nonetheless, from the start Continental Nurse has recruited male nurses wherever and whenever possible. We also see barriers based on economics, race, religion and more.

Nursing is a highly skilled job that requires a high level of education, as it should be. Continental Nurse never compromises the highest of standards of excellence nursing demands. However, we know ability can be found anywhere, given the chance to succeed and we do what we can. We have a firm policy of INCLUSIVE hiring regardless of gender, race, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, ableness and any other category one might name to wrongly exclude someone.

It is challenging for Continental Nurse to have an impact on who gets access to quality schooling and thus even a chance at attaining a nursing degree. But we do have an impact on the staff we hire in our office, the nurses we recruit and ensuring the hospitals and other facilities we partner with also embrace our value of being INCLUSIVE.

Continental Nurse stands ready to speak out against any discrimination we observe, any discrimination our nurses deal with or observe and any discrimination the hospitals and facilities we work with observe.

We know that to be INCLUSIVE shows we want to IMPROVE both our business and the world and that demonstrating CARE for our Social Values every day will make us a better company in every way.