Registered Nurse looking for a job in Buenos Aires, Argentina

[RN in BA]

Hi everyone.

I am totally new to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Surprise surprise, I moved to Argentina and I don't have a job. I had a great job back in the United States as nursing is in high demand. But I just needed a change and broke up with my boyfriend and want to escape from reality for a while. Does anyone have any leads for ways I can make money?

I am a registered nurse in the USA. I worked in an intensive care unit during COVID as a travel nurse. I'm totally fluent in Spanish as my mom is originally from Mexico. I have a Master's Degree in Nursing Informatics.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Avocado]

No offense so I hope none is taken but why would you leave the USA in a profession that is very hot right now? My sister is a nurse in Tampa and I am a physician. It seems almost reckless and irresponsible to come to a place like Buenos Aires with a very poor economy when there is such a tremendous demand for nurses in the USA.

Thank you for your service during COVID. That is very admirable. My sister was on the front lines too. I would think your skill being a bilingual RN would best be served back in the USA. If you're having a dispute with your boyfriend and want to move to another areas, the USA is a big place and RN's are making a lot of money now and in demand almost every state.

 

[Billy Goat]

What is your legal status here? Do you have any sort of working visa or permission to work in Argentina? My wife is also a nurse for a public hospital. I don't want to be harsh like @Avocado but I do understand her concerns.

I would hope that you have some sort of legal status here. Even if it's a student visa or some type of visa to be legally living here in the country. Maybe you can care for a wealthy local that has an elderly parent at home. You may also want to contact the British Hospital that has some English-speaking patients. https://www.hbritanicoweb.com.ar/Customers/HospitalBritanico/

Good luck.

 

[RN in BA]

No offense so I hope none is taken but why would you leave the USA in a profession that is very hot right now? My sister is a nurse in Tampa and I am a physician. It seems almost reckless and irresponsible to come to a place like Buenos Aires with a very poor economy when there is such a tremendous demand for nurses in the USA.

Thank you for your service during COVID. That is very admirable. My sister was on the front lines too. I would think your skill being a bilingual RN would best be served back in the USA. If you're having a dispute with your boyfriend and want to move to another areas, the USA is a big place and RN's are making a lot of money now and in demand almost every state.

No offense taken! Yes, I can understand how it seems reckless but I was in a very toxic and abusive relationship. He beat me a few times and I had him arrested. I just needed to get out of the country for a while. I DO plan to go back but need to rest a bit and recover if you know what I mean. I am a hard worker so I'd prefer to work vs. just doing nothing. Plus I need the income.

What is your legal status here? Do you have any sort of working visa or permission to work in Argentina? My wife is also a nurse for a public hospital. I don't want to be harsh like @Avocado but I do understand her concerns.

I would hope that you have some sort of legal status here. Even if it's a student visa or some type of visa to be legally living here in the country. Maybe you can care for a wealthy local that has an elderly parent at home. You may also want to contact the British Hospital that has some English-speaking patients. https://www.hbritanicoweb.com.ar/Customers/HospitalBritanico/

Good luck.

No, I'm here on a tourist visa only. Thank you for the suggestion of the Britsh Hospital. I will go there on Monday and ask around. Also, thanks for the suggestion of a private nurse to wealthy families. Do you know where I might go about finding them?