Nursing Jobs at Scripps Health with Visa Sponsorship
Scripps Health hires nurses across its San Diego hospital network for roles ranging from bedside care to specialized clinical positions. The organization has a track record of working through the visa sponsorship process for qualified nursing candidates, making it a viable target if you're navigating work authorization.
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INTRODUCTION
Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.
Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a benefited, full-time position (80 hours per pay period) with an 8-hour DAY shift schedule, Monday through Friday located at our Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. You will enjoy comprehensive benefits that cover health & wellness, career development, and retirement options among other benefits.
At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, and respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.
You will thrive in an environment where team members are engaged and committed to providing excellent care and making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So, if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.
Why join Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
* Made Becker's 150 Top Places to Work for 2024
* #78 in PEOPLE Companies that Care 2023
* Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years
As a Licensed Vocational Nurse, you will:
- Perform patient assessments and care tasks, including emergency procedures and medication administration as appropriate.
- Educate patients and families and document patient interactions.
- Practice infection control and contribute to the team as necessary to ensure quality patient care within own scope of practice.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Current California LVN license
- American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Provider
- Must be able to speak, read, write, and follow instructions in English.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- One year of outpatient experience as LVN or LPN
- Experience in an outpatient setting
At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.
You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.
Position Pay Range: $33.39-$48.28/hour

INTRODUCTION
Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.
Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a benefited, full-time position (80 hours per pay period) with an 8-hour DAY shift schedule, Monday through Friday located at our Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. You will enjoy comprehensive benefits that cover health & wellness, career development, and retirement options among other benefits.
At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, and respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.
You will thrive in an environment where team members are engaged and committed to providing excellent care and making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So, if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.
Why join Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
* Made Becker's 150 Top Places to Work for 2024
* #78 in PEOPLE Companies that Care 2023
* Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years
As a Licensed Vocational Nurse, you will:
- Perform patient assessments and care tasks, including emergency procedures and medication administration as appropriate.
- Educate patients and families and document patient interactions.
- Practice infection control and contribute to the team as necessary to ensure quality patient care within own scope of practice.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Current California LVN license
- American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Provider
- Must be able to speak, read, write, and follow instructions in English.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- One year of outpatient experience as LVN or LPN
- Experience in an outpatient setting
At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.
You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.
Position Pay Range: $33.39-$48.28/hour
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Get Your Nursing Credentials Verified Early
International nursing graduates must have their credentials evaluated by a CGFNS-approved organization before Scripps Health can proceed with sponsorship. Start this process well in advance since evaluation timelines can stretch several months and delay your start date.
Target Scripps Roles Matching Your License
Scripps Health operates across multiple San Diego facilities, each with distinct unit needs. Filter your search by specialty and shift type, since acute care and ICU roles tend to see more consistent hiring than per-diem positions, which rarely support sponsorship.
Understand TN Visa Timing for Canadian Nurses
If you hold a Canadian nursing license, a TN visa can be processed at the border without waiting for USCIS adjudication, which significantly compresses your timeline. Scripps Health has sponsored TN visas for nursing roles, making this a faster path than H-1B for eligible candidates.
Track Your OPT Cap-Gap Window Carefully
If you're finishing a U.S. nursing program on F-1 OPT and Scripps Health files your H-1B petition before your OPT expires, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization through September 30. Plan your graduation and application timing around this window to avoid any gap in employment eligibility.
Use Migrate Mate to Find Sponsoring Nursing Roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify open nursing positions at Scripps Health that are tagged for visa sponsorship. Filtering by visa type upfront saves you from applying to roles where sponsorship was never on the table.
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Find Nursing at Scripps Health JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Scripps Health sponsor H-1B visas for Nursings?
Yes, Scripps Health has sponsored H-1B visas for nursing roles. Sponsorship is not automatic for every open position, so you'll need to confirm with the recruiter that the specific role you're applying to has authorization for H-1B sponsorship. Roles in specialized units with harder-to-fill positions tend to be stronger candidates for sponsorship approval.
How do I apply for Nursing jobs at Scripps Health?
Applications go through Scripps Health's careers portal, where you can filter by job category and location across their San Diego facilities. You can also browse nursing roles at Scripps Health that are tagged for visa sponsorship directly on Migrate Mate, which helps you identify compatible positions before you apply. Tailor your resume to the specific unit and patient population listed in each posting.
Which visa types does Scripps Health commonly use for Nursing roles?
Scripps Health has sponsored H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT, and F-1 CPT visas for nursing positions. H-1B is the most common long-term path for international nurses. TN is available to Canadian and Mexican citizens in qualifying nursing classifications and can be faster to obtain. F-1 OPT and CPT apply to students completing U.S.-based nursing programs.
What qualifications does Scripps Health expect for nursing candidates seeking sponsorship?
Scripps Health expects candidates to hold a current California RN license or a multistate compact license endorsed for California, along with a BSN for most hospital-based roles. International graduates need CGFNS credential verification and must pass the NCLEX-RN. Specialty certifications such as BLS, ACLS, or unit-specific credentials are often listed as requirements rather than preferences for sponsored roles.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Scripps Health nursing offer?
Timeline depends on visa type. TN sponsorship for Canadian nurses can be completed in days at the port of entry. H-1B petitions filed in the annual lottery have a built-in delay tied to the October 1 start date, meaning you could wait six months or more from selection to work authorization. USCIS premium processing is available for H-1B and can reduce adjudication to 15 business days once the petition is filed.
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