On Call International Acquires Rescue Nurse International

SALEM, NH--(Marketwired - Jul 22, 2014) - On Call International, a leading provider of customized corporate travel assistance programs, today announced the acquisition of Rescue Nurse International (RNI), a leading provider of commercial nurse escorts headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Following years of close collaboration between the two companies, the acquisition is expected to enhance patient care and streamline service delivery. 

"Having benefitted from RNI's exceptional delivery of medical escort services to our members for years, we decided to integrate their team with ours to further strengthen our services," said Michael J. Kelly, CEO, On Call International. 

RNI is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS), which sets the highest standards for patient care and safety in the commercial airline medical transport market. Combine that with On Call's nearly twenty years of experience providing life-saving emergency assistance, and clients can expect to benefit from increased in-house expertise. 

Kelly went on to say that acquiring RNI helps better position On Call to respond to their clients' unique travel risk management needs. "Each and every one of our clients has different objectives, and expanding our horizons only enhances our flexibility and responsiveness. We are excited to begin this new phase with RNI and continue providing our valued customers with the best travel assistance possible."

Added Gaby Bartusiak, founder, Rescue Nurse International, "We are delighted to join such a well-recognized organization within the travel assistance industry. After years of working closely with On Call, this acquisition was the next logical step for our two companies."

About Rescue Nurse International
Founded in 2008 and based in Denver, Colorado, Rescue Nurse International (RNI) is a worldwide medical transport company focused solely on the repatriation of patients travelling on commercial airlines. RNI provides 24-hour basic and advance care for patients requiring evacuation and/or repatriation for non-critical, stabilized medical conditions. From bedside to bedside, RNI can coordinate every aspect of medical transport including but not limited to: flights with routing options, ground transportation, discharge and readmission coordination, hotels and meals, oxygen and medical equipment, MEDIF clearance and 24/7 medical direction. 

About On Call International
When traveling, every problem is unique -- a medical crisis, a common accident, even a missed flight. But every solution starts with customized corporate care that ensures employees are safe and protected. That's why for nearly 20 years, On Call International has provided fully-customized travel assistance plans protecting millions of travelers, their families, and the companies they work for. For more information visit: www.oncallinternational.com, Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. Like us on Facebook, and visit the On Call blog.