Current Nursing Vacancies in Abu Dhabi

We have 2 live nursing roles in Abu Dhabi right now. Tap any role for full details, or apply directly. Our team will confirm your eligibility and guide you through DOH licensing.

Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit

Open
Government Hospital Abu Dhabi AED 9K - 14K /month
Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit DOH Full-Time
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Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)

Open
Government Hospital Abu Dhabi AED 9K - 14K /month
Registered Nurse Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) DOH Full-Time
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Send us your CV and we confirm, free, which licence and title you qualify for. If you qualify, we quote one fixed licensing fee before you commit, then handle eligibility, verification, the DOH Pearson VUE exam and submission. Talk to our team on WhatsApp.

Working as a nurse in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is one of the strongest markets in the Gulf for nurses. Employers such as SEHA hospitals, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, and private facilities across the emirate recruit internationally and offer tax-free packages. Typical roles include staff nurses, charge nurses, ICU/ER/theatre nurses, and nurse managers. Pay generally runs AED 7,000–28,000 per month, tax-free, usually with housing or a housing allowance, annual flights home, and private health insurance on top. For a full breakdown by emirate and seniority, see our UAE healthcare salary guide.

For pay by role and experience, see our nurse salary guide. For local support, see Health Bridge in Abu Dhabi.

The DOH Licence You'll Need

Every nurse working in Abu Dhabi must hold a DOH licence issued by the Department of Health (DOH). In short, you'll need a recognised BSN (or diploma with experience), active home-country registration, DataFlow Primary Source Verification, and a pass in the DOH Pearson VUE exam (unless you qualify for an exemption). Our step-by-step DOH nurse licensing guide walks through every requirement, fee, and timeline. The full process usually runs 2–4 months, and Health Bridge manages all of it for you.

How to Apply for Nursing Jobs in Abu Dhabi

  1. Message us your CV on WhatsApp: a quick chat with our team takes two minutes.
  2. Free eligibility check: we confirm your qualifications meet DOH requirements and flag anything to fix.
  3. Licensing handled for you: DataFlow verification, the DOH Pearson VUE exam, and portal submission, managed end-to-end.
  4. Get matched & placed: we connect you with SEHA hospitals, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, and private facilities across the emirate and support you through offer and onboarding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

To work as a nurse in Abu Dhabi you need a DOH licence from the Department of Health (DOH). Health Bridge handles your licensing end to end, starting with a free eligibility assessment: submit your CV, we confirm eligibility, manage DataFlow and the DOH Pearson VUE exam, and match you with SEHA hospitals, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, and private facilities across the emirate.
Yes. Every nurse practising in Abu Dhabi must hold a DOH professional licence. You can start interviewing once your professional registration is confirmed; the full practice licence activates once an employer sponsors you. See our DOH licensing guide.
Nurses in Abu Dhabi typically earn AED 7,000–28,000 per month, tax-free, depending on seniority and specialty, usually with housing or a housing allowance, annual flights, and health insurance on top.
Your eligibility assessment is free. DOH licensing is our paid service: if you qualify, we quote one fixed fee before you commit.