Nursing Jobs at Dignity Health with Visa Sponsorship
Dignity Health hires nurses across its hospital network for roles spanning med-surg, critical care, and specialty units. The organization has an established path for internationally trained nurses, supporting both temporary work visas and permanent residence sponsorship for qualified candidates who meet U.S. licensure requirements.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
Manages the resources and daily activities of a nursing department while ensuring environmental factors support high standards of patient care. Assists in the training and development of new and existing staff members. Creates and maintains an environment that is conducive to learning transfer. Coordinates the activities of the unit for each shift and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the nursing staff. Provides patient care as needed.
Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Registered Nursing License (RN) in state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalent education and experience. Magnet Hospital: BSN required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience and one (1) year of leadership experience.
Where You'll Work
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910.
Pay Range
$46.32 - $72.89 /hour
Position Summary
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Manages the resources and daily activities of a nursing department while ensuring environmental factors support high standards of patient care. Assists in the training and development of new and existing staff members. Creates and maintains an environment that is conducive to learning transfer. Coordinates the activities of the unit for each shift and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the nursing staff. Provides patient care as needed.
Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Registered Nursing License (RN) in state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalent education and experience. Magnet Hospital: BSN required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience and one (1) year of leadership experience.
Where You'll Work
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910.
Pay Range
$46.32 - $72.89 /hour
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Nursing Jobs at Dignity Health Jobs
Obtain your NCLEX before applying
Dignity Health requires U.S. RN licensure for clinical nursing roles. Clearing the NCLEX and securing a state license in California or Nevada before you apply removes a major hiring barrier and signals you're ready to start.
Target Dignity Health's high-need units
Critical care, telemetry, and emergency nursing units tend to have the most persistent staffing gaps at large Catholic health systems. Focusing your applications on these specialties improves your odds of reaching a hiring manager willing to initiate sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open nursing roles
Dignity Health regularly posts nursing openings across multiple states. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Dignity Health nursing positions that align with your specialty, so you're applying where sponsorship is most actively offered.
Get your credentials evaluated through a NACES member
Dignity Health will assess whether your international nursing degree meets U.S. equivalency standards. A credential evaluation from a NACES-approved organization, alongside a CGFNS certification where required, strengthens your application before the hospital's HR team reviews your file.
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Find Nursing at Dignity Health JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Dignity Health sponsor H-1B visas for Nurses?
Yes, Dignity Health sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying nursing roles. Because the H-1B is subject to an annual cap and lottery, timing matters. Dignity Health typically works with immigration counsel to file petitions in the April window. Nurses who are already cap-exempt, such as those employed by affiliated academic medical centers, may have additional options outside the lottery.
Which visa types does Dignity Health commonly use for Nursing roles?
Dignity Health uses both H-1B and employment-based immigrant visas, primarily EB-2 and EB-3, for nursing hires. EB-3 is the most common permanent residence pathway for registered nurses, requiring PERM labor certification through the DOL. H-1B is used for temporary work authorization while longer-term sponsorship is processed, though nursing's classification as a specialty occupation must be established for H-1B eligibility.
What qualifications does Dignity Health expect for sponsored Nursing positions?
Dignity Health expects candidates to hold an active U.S. RN license in the state where the role is based, along with a bachelor's degree in nursing or its foreign equivalent verified through a credential evaluation. Most clinical units also require relevant specialty experience. International nurses should have NCLEX passage documented and, where applicable, CGFNS certification before applying.
How do I apply for Nursing jobs at Dignity Health?
Browse open Dignity Health nursing positions on Migrate Mate, which aggregates roles across Dignity Health's hospital network and flags sponsorship-relevant details. Apply directly through Dignity Health's careers portal and indicate your work authorization status clearly in your application. Reaching out to a Dignity Health nurse recruiter after submitting can accelerate the screening process for candidates requiring sponsorship.
How do I understand the timeline for Nursing visa sponsorship at Dignity Health?
EB-3 sponsorship through PERM is a multi-year process: PERM labor certification with the DOL typically takes 12 to 18 months before an I-140 petition can be filed. H-1B petitions are filed annually with USCIS and, if selected in the lottery, become effective October 1. Planning your job search and offer acceptance around these filing windows reduces gaps in work authorization.
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