Connecting hospitals with global nursing and healthcare professionals

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WorldWide HealthStaff Solutions (WWHS), a Medical Solutions company and leader in international direct hire recruitment, is proud to announce its designation as an endorsed partner of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association. This endorsement aligns with WWHS’s mission to help U.S. hospitals fill critical roles by connecting them with qualified nurses and healthcare professionals from around the world.

WorldWide HealthStaff Solutions has a network of more than 40,000 experienced clinicians who have passed the NCLEX exam, which is the test clinicians must pass to work in the U.S. Most of these clinicians have 8 to 10 years of experience. Through a direct hire model, WWHS connects hospitals with these skilled professionals as full-time, permanent staff, helping to fill critical staffing gaps, reduce reliance on contingent labor, and ultimately lower overall workforce costs.

The WWHS team provides full-service support for each step of the process (from hiring and immigration to arrival), making it easier for hospitals to bring in international talent.

“Hospitals across Illinois are facing many of the same workforce challenges as the rest of the country,” said Ron Hoppe, CEO of WorldWide HealthStaff Solutions. “This endorsement is an important step in helping Illinois hospitals access a pipeline of experienced international clinicians who are ready to make a long-term impact on patient care and community health.”

Medical Solutions, WWHS’s parent company, has been an IHA-endorsed partner since 2019. Known for delivering customized workforce solutions, Medical Solutions empowers hospitals and healthcare systems to optimize labor costs, improve patient care, and prepare for future workforce needs. With the addition of WWHS, the company now offers expanded international direct hire capabilities that complement existing workforce solutions.

“Illinois hospitals continue to face workforce pressures, and partnerships that deliver sustainable solutions are critical,” said A.J. Wilhelmi, President & CEO of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association. “Through its international recruitment expertise, WorldWide HealthStaff Solutions can help our members strengthen their care teams, expand access to skilled professionals, and remain focused on advancing the health of the patients and communities they serve.”

The Illinois Health and Hospital Association is the trusted voice and resource for more than 200 hospitals and nearly 40 health systems in Iowa as they serve patients and communities throughout the state.

For more information about WorldWide HealthStaff Solutions, visit https://client.healthstaff.org/direct-hire. To learn more about Medical Solutions, visit www.medicalsolutions.com.

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WORLDWIDE HEALTHSTAFF SOLUTIONS

WorldWide HealthStaff Solutions specializes in direct hire international nurse recruitment, connecting healthcare employers with qualified RNs and healthcare professionals worldwide. From recruitment to relocation, we guide both parties through seamless processes to foster long-term, mutually beneficial relationships. With offices in the United States, United Arab Emirates, and the Philippines, we are positioned to serve global healthcare markets effectively. For more information, visit healthstaff.org. For more information about Medical Solutions and its service offerings, visit www.medicalsolutions.com