Cincinnati-based agency with international staffing expertise and comprehensive domestic travel nursing.
50 States
States Served
25+
Specialties
2004
Founded
35,000+
Nurses Placed
Health Carousel Travel Nursing, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, has distinguished itself in the travel nursing industry through a unique combination of domestic travel staffing and international nurse recruitment. Founded in 2004, the agency has grown into a major player with assignments in all 50 states.
What sets Health Carousel apart is their expertise in international nurse staffing. While they offer a full range of domestic travel nursing positions, their ability to support international nurses with visa sponsorship, cultural integration, and licensing assistance is a significant differentiator. This global perspective enriches their overall operation.
For domestic travel nurses, Health Carousel offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a growing network of facility partnerships. Their technology platform provides job search, credential management, and communication tools. The agency is well-suited for nurses who want a mid-size agency with the resources of a larger operation.
Health Carousel offers both company-arranged housing and competitive housing stipends. Their housing team is experienced with both domestic and international nurse placements, providing cultural support and local orientation in addition to standard housing logistics.
Health Carousel provides pay breakdowns for each assignment including taxable rate, stipends, and bonuses. Their recruiters explain how packages are structured and are open to discussing pay details. The agency is working to increase online pay transparency.
Health Carousel recruiters have experience working with both domestic and international nurses, giving them a broad perspective on travel nursing. Recruiters maintain reasonable caseloads and are trained to support nurses through credentialing, licensing, and assignment logistics.
Rachel P.
ICU · 2026-03-03
Health Carousel has been a solid agency for my ICU career. The pay is competitive and my recruiter is helpful. What I appreciate is their professionalism and the breadth of positions they have available. Good mid-size agency experience.
David C.
Med Surg · 2026-02-14
Good agency with reliable assignments. The credentialing process was efficient and my recruiter kept me informed throughout. The pay is fair and the benefits are decent. I would recommend Health Carousel as a dependable option.
Fatima A.
Telemetry · 2026-01-20
Health Carousel supported me through the international nurse process and then helped me transition to domestic travel assignments. Their team understands the unique challenges international nurses face and provides incredible support. I am grateful for their help throughout my career in the U.S.
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