~4 weeks
Recruitment & selection
Identifying and shortlisting qualified healthcare professionals from our international network.
International nursing professionals.
Fully integrated.
Placed to stay.
The healthcare workforce shortage demands a new approach. Hartmann Medical is your partner for recruiting, qualifying and integrating international healthcare professionals — end-to-end, from a single source.
900+
Professionals
800+
Apprentices
98%
Success rate
50+
Partners
Our team in Düsseldorf
15+ experts supporting your workforce growth
15+
Partner countries
Officially
accredited
“Motivated staff doesn't happen by chance”
— Jan Hartmann, Hartmann Medical
End-to-end in 9 months
From pre-selection to recognition — all from one source
Our team — 15+ experts based in Düsseldorf
Trusted by leading partners and institutions
The healthcare workforce shortage demands a new approach
By 2030, Germany will be short of more than 500,000 qualified nurses
Demographic change and rising demand for nursing care are putting German healthcare facilities under some of the greatest pressure they have ever faced. The consequences are already visible today.
Overload on existing teams
The nurses who remain work at their limit. Burnout and sick leave are rising sharply — a vicious circle that worsens the shortage further.
Ward and bed closures
Without enough staff, facilities must cut capacity. Beds go unused and entire wards close.
Rising turnover
Dissatisfaction grows — qualified professionals move into other industries or abroad. Turnover is hitting record levels.
Falling care quality
Fewer staff means less time per patient. The quality of care suffers — with direct consequences for patients and residents.
International recruitment is the answer
Qualified nurses from abroad can close the gap — provided recruitment, language training, professional recognition and integration are handled professionally, end-to-end. That is exactly what we do.
Discover our servicesBenefits for your facility
Your benefit as a facility
Why more than 50 healthcare facilities choose Hartmann Medical as their partner for international healthcare professionals.
Predictability
Reliable, transparent workforce planning
Our structured four-phase process tells you exactly when new nursing professionals will be available. Clear timelines, regular status reports and transparent communication make reliable workforce planning possible.
Relief
We handle bureaucracy, recognition and process overhead
We run the full recruitment and integration process — from candidate sourcing through language training to professional recognition and visa applications. Your team can focus on what matters most: care.
Quality
Linguistically and professionally trained, values-driven professionals
Our professionals go through intensive preparation: language courses up to B2 level, technical language training, intercultural competence and exam preparation. They arrive ready to work and motivated.
Sustainability
Long-term integration and low attrition
Thanks to our continuous mentoring programme, day-to-day support and cultural integration coaching, we achieve a retention rate of over 95%. Investments that pay off for the long term.
What sets us apart
Where traditional agencies only recruit, we accompany the entire journey.
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End-to-end approach
Language training included
In-house nursing school
Recognition support
Cultural integration
Long-term mentoring
98% success rate
End-to-end approach
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Language training included
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In-house nursing school
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Recognition support
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Cultural integration
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Long-term mentoring
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98% success rate
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Our proven four-phase process
A structured path from recruitment to successful integration.
~6–12 months
Qualification & language
Intensive language training to B2 level and professional qualification in the country of origin.
~3–6 months
Immigration & arrival
Support with visa, work permit, professional recognition and entry into Germany.
Ongoing
Integration & support
Continuous support with professional and social integration in your facility.
What our partners say
“Working with Hartmann Medical has completely transformed our recruitment process. Within six months we integrated twelve highly qualified nursing professionals.”
Dr. Maria Schmidt
Director of Nursing
Düsseldorf University Hospital
Your answer to the staffing shortage
Talk to our team — free, no strings attached, in 15 minutes.
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