Registered Nurse Jobs at Legacy Health with Visa Sponsorship
Legacy Health hires Registered Nurses across its hospital and outpatient network in the Pacific Northwest, sponsoring a range of visa types for qualified candidates. If you're an international nurse targeting a clinical role here, understanding how Legacy approaches foreign national hiring puts you in a stronger position to move forward.
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Overview:
The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everything they do, as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers and caregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team. In short, they are the face of wellness at Legacy. Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity. Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center is East County’s full-service hospital, always expanding to meet the community’s growing needs and offering an award-winning patient experience delivered with a personal touch. We offer advanced imaging, a modern emergency department, surgical services, intensive care, cancer care, gastroenterology and more.
Responsibilities:
- Provides patient care within an assigned department/unit
- Functions as a member of the health care team in collaboration with and under the direction of the clinical manager or designee
- Adheres to the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse
- Performs all aspects of the nursing process:
- Assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care
- Follows established patient care standards set by Legacy Health System, including standards for patient assessment & patient transfer.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- As required by licensure. BSN or degree in progress strongly preferred. BSN may be required for specific assignments; experienced RNs without a BSN may be hired based on clinical experience with approval of the site CNO.
Experience:
- One-year registered nursing experience or completion of either the Legacy Health RN Residency program or a nursing program that is equivalent in content, curriculum and duration.
- Additional clinical experience requirements may vary dependent upon the specific department in which the position is utilized.
Skills:
- Demonstrated ability of positive interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians and the community.
- Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
LICENSURE:
- Current applicable state RN license required.
- BLS for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association required.
PAY RANGE: USD $54.37 - USD $81.21 /Hr.
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity:
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Overview:
The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everything they do, as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers and caregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team. In short, they are the face of wellness at Legacy. Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity. Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center is East County’s full-service hospital, always expanding to meet the community’s growing needs and offering an award-winning patient experience delivered with a personal touch. We offer advanced imaging, a modern emergency department, surgical services, intensive care, cancer care, gastroenterology and more.
Responsibilities:
- Provides patient care within an assigned department/unit
- Functions as a member of the health care team in collaboration with and under the direction of the clinical manager or designee
- Adheres to the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse
- Performs all aspects of the nursing process:
- Assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care
- Follows established patient care standards set by Legacy Health System, including standards for patient assessment & patient transfer.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- As required by licensure. BSN or degree in progress strongly preferred. BSN may be required for specific assignments; experienced RNs without a BSN may be hired based on clinical experience with approval of the site CNO.
Experience:
- One-year registered nursing experience or completion of either the Legacy Health RN Residency program or a nursing program that is equivalent in content, curriculum and duration.
- Additional clinical experience requirements may vary dependent upon the specific department in which the position is utilized.
Skills:
- Demonstrated ability of positive interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians and the community.
- Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
LICENSURE:
- Current applicable state RN license required.
- BLS for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association required.
PAY RANGE: USD $54.37 - USD $81.21 /Hr.
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity:
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get your NCLEX and credentials verified early
Legacy Health requires Oregon or Washington state licensure before you start. Begin your CGFNS credential evaluation and NCLEX-RN registration well in advance, since processing can take several months and delays will push back your start date.
Target units with chronic staffing pressure
Legacy consistently posts openings in acute care, ICU, and emergency nursing. Applying directly to these high-demand units increases your odds of reaching a hiring manager willing to engage with sponsorship paperwork, rather than deprioritizing your application.
Ask specifically about H-1B versus TN pathways
Legacy sponsors both H-1B and TN visas for nursing roles. If you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship, the TN route avoids the H-1B lottery entirely and can get you authorized faster. Clarify which pathway your recruiter is prepared to support before accepting an offer.
Understand the employer LCA obligation upfront
Before your H-1B petition can be filed, Legacy must submit a Labor Condition Application to DOL certifying your offered wage meets the prevailing rate for Registered Nurses in the Portland metro area. Confirm this step is in motion before your first day target date.
Browse Legacy Health RN openings on Migrate Mate
Filtering by employer and role on Migrate Mate surfaces Legacy Health nursing postings alongside their visa sponsorship history, so you can prioritize applications where sponsorship is an active part of the hiring process rather than a long shot.
Align your OPT or CPT end date with the hiring timeline
If you're on F-1 OPT, Legacy's onboarding and credentialing process can run six to eight weeks. Factor that into your work authorization window and flag your expiration date to HR early so they can plan the H-1B cap-gap or transition filing accordingly.
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Find Registered Nurse at Legacy Health JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Legacy Health sponsor H-1B visas for Registered Nurses?
Yes, Legacy Health sponsors H-1B visas for Registered Nurse roles. Because H-1B nursing petitions require the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, Legacy will need to document that the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in nursing. Having your BSN rather than an ADN significantly strengthens your petition and is the standard expectation for sponsored hires.
How do I apply for Registered Nurse jobs at Legacy Health?
Applications go through Legacy Health's careers portal, where you can filter by job category and location across its Portland-area hospitals and clinics. When submitting your application, be upfront about your visa situation in your cover letter or application notes. You can also browse current Legacy Health RN openings with sponsorship context on Migrate Mate before applying directly.
Which visa types does Legacy Health commonly use for Registered Nurse hires?
Legacy Health sponsors H-1B, TN, J-1, and F-1 OPT and CPT visas for nursing roles. TN is the fastest option for Canadian and Mexican nurses, requiring no USCIS petition or lottery. J-1 is typically used for exchange visitor nurses in structured programs. H-1B remains the most common long-term path for nurses from other countries, though it requires navigating the annual lottery.
What qualifications does Legacy Health expect for sponsored Registered Nurse roles?
Legacy Health generally expects a Bachelor of Science in Nursing for sponsored positions, active or pending Oregon or Washington RN licensure, and relevant clinical experience in the unit you're applying to. CGFNS certification is required if your nursing degree was earned outside the United States. Some specialty units, including ICU and ER, also expect BLS and ACLS certifications before your start date.
How do I manage the timing between my visa filing and my start date at Legacy Health?
The gap between offer acceptance and your actual start date is the most common planning failure point. Legacy must file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before USCIS can receive your H-1B petition, and credentialing adds further time. Build in at least 60 days between your offer acceptance and intended start date, and confirm with HR that your current work authorization covers that full window.
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