E-3 Visa Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs
Acute Care Nurse Practitioners are in high demand across U.S. hospital systems, and the E-3 visa gives Australian NPs a direct path to sponsorship without a lottery or annual cap. Your Australian nursing qualifications and clinical experience transfer well, though you'll need NCLEX-RN and state NP licensure before most employers will file.
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City: Phoenix
State: AZ
Remote: No
Department: Hematology
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
Join Mayo Clinic and practice at the top of your license in a fast paced, high impact oncology setting. We are seeking an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Hematology Oncology team.
This unique position blends inpatient and acute ambulatory care so you can keep your skills sharp while caring for complex patients across settings.
What Makes This Role Special
- Hybrid model with inpatient and clinic experience
- Strong APP led practice with high autonomy
- Exposure to advanced and evolving cancer care
- 12-hour shifts that support flexibility
- Collaborative, self-scheduling team
Where You Will Work
This full-time role is based in the Immediate Care Clinic ICC, a hospital-based clinic focused on urgent symptom management for patients receiving cancer treatment.
You will rotate across:
- Hematology Consult Service
- Oncology Consult and Admission Service
- Immediate Care Clinic
The ICC is open 7 days a week, year-round.
What You Will Do
- Evaluate and manage patients with acute oncology needs
- Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostics
- Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans
- Provide education and support to patients and families
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams
- Use evidence-based care to manage complex symptoms
Team and Culture
You will join a small, experienced APP team that works closely together and supports one another. This is a highly collaborative environment where your voice matters and your expertise is valued.
During the selection process you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question – Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member, and you will be notified of next steps.
Qualifications
New Grads will not be considered at this time, 2+ years of APP experience in Hematology or Oncology
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Masters-prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Current AZ RN and APRN license and certification as a ACNP.
Physician Assistant: Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the AZ State Board of Medical Practice.
Additional Qualifications:
Active BLS and ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross at start date and DEA registration required.
Exemption Status
Exempt
Compensation Detail
Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80 hours/pay period
Schedule Details
Team self schedules 12 hour schedule
Weekend Schedule
Weekends and Holidays working with 4 other team members to self schedule. Immediate Care Clinic is open 365 days a year/holidays and weekends covered. Hem C and Oncology Services inpatient all with 7 days a week coverage plan.
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
LaTasha Perkins
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Get NCLEX and NP licensure sorted first
Most U.S. hospital systems won't start E-3 visa sponsorship until you hold a valid state NP license. Complete NCLEX-RN through an Australian CGFNS pathway, then apply for NP licensure in your target state before approaching employers.
Target hospital systems with acute care NP programs
Large academic medical centers and trauma hospitals regularly hire acute care NPs and have HR teams familiar with E-3 filing. Focus on facilities with dedicated advanced practice provider programs, where sponsorship decisions move faster than at smaller community hospitals.
Clarify your specialty when applying
Acute care NP scope varies by state and setting, covering ICU, NICU, emergency, and surgical subspecialties. Name your specific clinical background in your application materials so employers can immediately match you to open positions and assess whether their practice setting fits your certification.
Verify employer LCA compliance before accepting an offer
Your employer must file a certified LCA with the DOL before your E-3 visa application proceeds. Ask prospective employers whether they've filed LCAs for advanced practice roles before, and confirm the offered salary meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your job location.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Once you have a job offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. This removes the risk of employer HR teams misclassifying your NP role or submitting incomplete documentation to the DOL or consulate.
Prepare for consulate questions on dual intent
E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, so consular officers may question long-term ties to Australia. Bring documentation of your Australian professional registrations and any property or family connections, alongside your U.S. job offer and LCA, to demonstrate nonimmigrant intent at your interview.
E-3 Visa Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Acute Care Nurse Practitioner jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Acute Care Nurse Practitioner roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Acute care NP positions are concentrated in hospital systems and academic medical centers, so filtering by facility type helps narrow results to employers equipped to handle the LCA filing and consulate preparation the E-3 process requires.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does my Australian nursing degree qualify me for an E-3 as an Acute Care NP?
Australian bachelor's degrees in nursing are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes, satisfying the specialty occupation degree requirement. You'll also need NCLEX-RN and a current U.S. state NP license in your target state before your employer can file the Labor Condition Application, which is a prerequisite for the E-3 visa.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners?
The E-3 has no annual lottery, which means Australian NPs can start a U.S. position in any month of the year rather than waiting for the H-1B visa April lottery and an October start date. The E-3 also renews indefinitely in two-year increments as long as you maintain your position, making it more predictable for long-term hospital employment than the H-1B lottery system.
Can I change employers or acute care settings on an E-3?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA filing and a fresh E-3 visa stamp if your current stamp has expired. If your visa stamp is still valid, you can begin working for the new employer once the new LCA is certified and your employer has the supporting documentation ready, without returning to Australia for a new interview.