Registered Nurse Jobs at University of Virginia with Visa Sponsorship
University of Virginia's health system employs Registered Nurses across acute care, specialty units, and outpatient settings on its Charlottesville campus. As an academic medical center, UVA has a track record of sponsoring international nurses through work visa pathways, including H-1B and E-3, making it a viable target for internationally trained RNs.
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America
Job Id
R0080805
INTRODUCTION
Capable clinician, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care, as part of the interdisciplinary team, to a variety of complex patients. Manages care and implements treatment plans at a refined skill level in collaboration with patients, their families, physicians and other members of the health care team. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning leadership role but seeks mentoring in this process.
ANA Scope and Standards of Practice definition of nursing:
Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations. This job description integrates the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, and the UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Relationship Based Care - Self and Colleagues: reflects the influence of the nurse’s relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience.
- Relationship Based Care - Patients and Families: reflects the influence of the nurse’s relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience.
- Expert Caring: encompasses clinical assessment, planning, prioritizing, coordinating and implementation of care.
- Empowered Leaders: demonstrate knowledge of and actively participate in shared governance.
- Lifelong Learners: encompasses professional development through formal education, professional certification, internal and external learning opportunities and recognizes the value of external professional organizations. Supports onboarding of new team members and precepts as applicable.
- Quality Achievement: includes adherence to clinical documentation guidelines, comprehension of outcomes data, engagement in performance improvement activities and commitment to standard work.
- Innovation: is demonstrated by application of technologies that support patient care, actively seeking to implement evidence based practice and new knowledge generated by nursing research.
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
- Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.
- Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
COMPENSATION
The starting base rate for this role is $42.69 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
Company
UVA Medical Center
Hiring Type
Full time
LOCATION
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America
Job Id
R0080805
INTRODUCTION
Capable clinician, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care, as part of the interdisciplinary team, to a variety of complex patients. Manages care and implements treatment plans at a refined skill level in collaboration with patients, their families, physicians and other members of the health care team. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning leadership role but seeks mentoring in this process.
ANA Scope and Standards of Practice definition of nursing:
Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations. This job description integrates the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, and the UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Relationship Based Care - Self and Colleagues: reflects the influence of the nurse’s relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience.
- Relationship Based Care - Patients and Families: reflects the influence of the nurse’s relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience.
- Expert Caring: encompasses clinical assessment, planning, prioritizing, coordinating and implementation of care.
- Empowered Leaders: demonstrate knowledge of and actively participate in shared governance.
- Lifelong Learners: encompasses professional development through formal education, professional certification, internal and external learning opportunities and recognizes the value of external professional organizations. Supports onboarding of new team members and precepts as applicable.
- Quality Achievement: includes adherence to clinical documentation guidelines, comprehension of outcomes data, engagement in performance improvement activities and commitment to standard work.
- Innovation: is demonstrated by application of technologies that support patient care, actively seeking to implement evidence based practice and new knowledge generated by nursing research.
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
- Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.
- Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
COMPENSATION
The starting base rate for this role is $42.69 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
Company
UVA Medical Center
Hiring Type
Full time
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Verify your credentials through CGFNS first
UVA Health, like most U.S. academic medical centers, requires foreign-educated nurses to hold a CGFNS certificate or equivalent credential evaluation before extending an offer. Starting this process early prevents offer-to-start delays that can strain visa timelines.
Target unit-specific RN postings strategically
UVA Health frequently posts openings in critical care, oncology, and perioperative nursing. Applying to units with persistent vacancies signals genuine workforce need, which strengthens the employer's rationale for pursuing H-1B sponsorship rather than delaying or withdrawing it.
Confirm NCLEX licensure before your Virginia state license application
Virginia requires RN licensure through the NCLEX-RN before you can practice. UVA will not extend a sponsored offer without confirmed licensure eligibility, so aligning your NCLEX timeline with your job application prevents your candidacy from stalling in HR.
Ask HR directly about E-3 eligibility if you are Australian
Australian nurses are eligible for the E-3 visa, which carries no annual lottery and processes faster than H-1B. Not all UVA HR staff proactively raise this option, so flagging your citizenship early ensures they engage immigration counsel on the correct pathway.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open RN roles at UVA by visa type
Migrate Mate lets you browse Registered Nurse openings at University of Virginia filtered by the visa sponsorship types the employer has historically filed. This saves time identifying which postings are realistically open to international candidates before you invest in a full application.
Understand UVA's PERM timeline if you are targeting a Green Card
Academic medical centers like UVA can file PERM labor certification for EB-3 nurse sponsorship, but the DOL PERM process runs 12 to 18 months on average. Raise permanent residence intentions only after securing your nonimmigrant status, so you do not complicate intent assessments early in the process.
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Does University of Virginia sponsor H-1B visas for Registered Nurses?
Yes, University of Virginia sponsors H-1B visas for Registered Nurses. As an academic medical center and qualifying cap-exempt institution, UVA can file H-1B petitions with USCIS outside the standard annual lottery, which means sponsorship is not subject to the April registration window or the 85,000 cap that applies to most private employers. This makes UVA a more reliable sponsorship option for internationally trained nurses than a typical for-profit hospital.
How do I apply for Registered Nurse jobs at University of Virginia?
Applications for Registered Nurse roles at University of Virginia go through UVA Health's careers portal. You'll search for nursing postings, complete an online application, and upload your resume along with any required credentialing documentation. Migrate Mate also lists UVA's open RN positions filtered by visa sponsorship type, which helps you identify roles where international candidates are actively considered before starting a full application.
Which visa types does University of Virginia use to sponsor Registered Nurses?
UVA Health primarily sponsors Registered Nurses through the H-1B, E-3 (for Australian citizens), and employment-based Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3. The EB-3 category is the most common permanent route for nurses and requires PERM labor certification filed with the DOL. For nonimmigrant work authorization, H-1B is the standard path, while E-3 is a faster, lottery-free alternative for eligible Australian nurses.
What qualifications does University of Virginia expect for sponsored Registered Nurse roles?
UVA Health expects candidates to hold a BSN or ADN from an accredited nursing program, active RN licensure in Virginia, and NCLEX-RN passage. Foreign-educated nurses typically need a credential evaluation from CGFNS or a NACES-approved agency confirming their degree is equivalent to a U.S. nursing qualification. Specialty units such as critical care or perioperative nursing often require additional certification, such as CCRN, and one to two years of relevant clinical experience.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a UVA Registered Nurse role?
For H-1B, UVA can file immediately as a cap-exempt employer, with USCIS standard processing running three to six months. Premium processing reduces that to 15 business days. E-3 consular processing for Australian nurses typically takes two to four weeks once the Labor Condition Application is certified by DOL. EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through PERM adds 12 to 18 months for the DOL stage alone before the immigrant visa petition is filed with USCIS.
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