Recruiting International Nursing Staff – Your Most Important Questions Answered
How can you recruit international nursing staff?
What exactly does Hartmann Medical do?
Hartmann Medical is a complete provider for the qualification, placement and sustainable integration of international medical professionals. Since 2019, around 900 professionals and 800 trainees have been successfully integrated
From which countries do you recruit?
Our focus is on Tunisia and Turkey. There we have exclusive university and language school partnerships with access to over 4,000 medical graduates annually
Which professional groups do you place?
Nursing professionals
Physiotherapists
ATA / OTA
MTR
Physicians
Trainees
How long have you been active on the market?
Hartmann Medical was founded in 2019 in Düsseldorf and has since specialised in international professional placement.
How does the placement process work?
Our structured process includes:
Candidate selection abroad
Creation of detailed dossiers
Interview with the facility
Contract conclusion
Visa and recognition process
Linguistic and professional preparation
Arrival and integration
Continuous mentoring
How do you ensure the quality of candidates?
Pre-selection through partner universities
Language qualification (A1–B2)
Specialised language preparation
Own nursing school in Germany
Digital learning platform with status reporting
Successful recognition examination
Who handles the visa and recognition procedures?
We coordinate the entire process including:
Visa application
Recognition procedure
Document management
Authority communication
Thanks to close networks with embassies and consulates, this is more efficient than with many other providers
How long does the entire process take?
Depending on the professional group and recognition status, the process typically takes 6 to 12 months.
Why recruit international nursing staff instead of hiring locally?
How are the candidates prepared linguistically?
German courses A1–B2
Specialised language courses
Preparation for specialised language exam
Continuous linguistic training after arrival
What role does the Hartmann Academy play?
The Hartmann Academy is the central digital platform for:
Professional further training
Language training
Intercultural training
Transparent status reports for facilities
How do you support integration in Germany?
Pick-up upon arrival
Starter package (bank, health insurance, SIM card)
Integration team support
Mentoring and coaching
Support through to recognition
What distinguishes you from other placement agencies?
Our USP:
Vertical integration (language school + nursing school + digital platform)
Exclusive university partnerships
Personal support instead of anonymous placement
Full process control without third-party dependency
Sustainable integration with low dropout rate
What added value do facilities receive?
Plannable workforce acquisition
Relief from bureaucracy
Linguistically and professionally verified professionals
Sustainable integration
Low dropout rates
How transparent is the process for facilities?
Through continuous reporting, facilities have insight into:
Language level
Exam progress
Document status
Arrival planning
How do you ensure long-term retention?
Intercultural preparation
Social support
In-service language support
Mentoring programmes
Personal contact persons
What is the dropout rate?
Our structured support leads to low dropout rates compared to the market average
Would you like to recruit qualified medical professionals?