GCC · Highest demand for ICU & ER

Nursing Jobs in Saudi Arabia for Filipino Nurses

Q: What is SCFHS and do I need it?

The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties licenses all health professionals in Saudi Arabia. Every nurse needs SCFHS classification and a passed Prometric exam.

Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province hire Filipino nurses at scale — especially ICU and ER specialists. Tax-free salaries of SAR 5,000–12,000/month and a 3–6 month end-to-end timeline via SCFHS licensing.

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Salary rangeSAR 5,000–12,000/mo · tax-free

LicensingSCFHS via Prometric

Timeline3–6 months end-to-end

Main regionsRiyadh · Jeddah · Eastern Province

Why Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia runs the largest healthcare system in the Gulf and has decades of history hiring Filipino nurses. Packages are tax-free and usually include accommodation, transport and end-of-service benefits. Demand is strongest for ICU, ER and OR nurses — experienced specialty nurses command the top of the salary band.

How licensing works

DataFlow (Primary Source Verification) — PRC licence, school records and employment history verified at source. Full DataFlow guide here.
SCFHS classification + Prometric exam — the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties classifies your file, then you sit the Prometric exam for registered nurses.
Offer & visa — your employer sponsors the work visa and typically covers flights. Candidates never pay DataFlow, Prometric or placement fees.

Already working in the Gulf?

If you hold a valid SCFHS licence or are working elsewhere in the GCC, parts of your verification may carry over and shorten the timeline. Tell us your current country in the CV form — we assess transfer options before recommending a full new deployment. Transfer vs new deployment guide.

What Medijobs does

Submit your CV once. We verify your credentials, match you to vetted Saudi employers, and coordinate DataFlow, SCFHS and Prometric so problems get caught before they cost you a month. Deployments from the Philippines are completed through licensed Philippine recruitment partners. You never pay a placement fee.

Common questions

How much do Filipino nurses earn in Saudi Arabia?

Staff nurse packages typically range SAR 5,000–12,000 per month tax-free. ICU, ER and OR specialists with 3+ years of experience sit at the upper end, and packages usually include housing and transport.

What is SCFHS and do I need it?

The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties is the licensing body for all health professionals in the Kingdom. Every nurse needs SCFHS classification and a passed Prometric exam before starting work.

How long does the whole process take?

Typically 3–6 months end-to-end from a complete file: DataFlow verification, SCFHS classification, Prometric, offer and visa.

Do I pay anything?

No. Employers cover DataFlow, Prometric and all placement costs. Any agency charging you these fees upfront is a red flag under Philippine law.

Ready to work in Saudi Arabia?

Submit your CV once — free. We match you to verified Saudi employers and manage the licensing path with you.