E-3 Visa Critical Care Physician Jobs
Critical Care Physician roles in U.S. hospital systems qualify as specialty occupations under the E-3 visa, which is open exclusively to Australian nationals and carries no lottery. Your medical degree, fellowship training, and state licensure all support a strong sponsorship case with the right employer.
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INTRODUCTION
Our ICU has 55 beds and 230 employees; the ICU at MD Anderson provides patient focused care through a multidisciplinary team approach. Quality and patient outcomes are at the heart of our practice. The ICU team participates in Evidence Based Practice, unit and hospital-based committees, and local and national conferences.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ideal candidate must have graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing, current Texas RN license and a minimum of one year of recent RN experience in an ICU setting. ACLS and BLS are required.
Shift: 7 am - 7 pm and 26 out of 52 weekends per year
Experienced Clinical Nurses receive a very competitive compensation package which includes fully covered medical premiums, Teacher's Retirement Services (TRS) contribution, generous Paid-Time-Off and certification pay.
PLUS - nurses will earn up to $8,320 in annual unit-based differentials for all inpatient units. In addition, Evening/Night nurses will be eligible for shift differential pay.
Clinical Nurses relocating from 100+ miles from MD Anderson will also qualify for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance!
MD Anderson's exceptional team of nurses have been recognized for Nursing Excellence by earning five Magnet designations by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition Program, the gold standard in nursing. MD Anderson joins an elite group of only about 20 hospitals nationwide who have been recognized five times during the program's 26-year history. Nurses at MD Anderson work to accelerate the contributions of nursing science to evidence-based practice in collaboration with nurse clinicians and leaders. Our nurses are supported through nurse-driven research, educational initiatives, mentoring and professional development.
KEY NURSING FUNCTIONS
- Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area.
- Assesses patient's needs for nursing care and multidisciplinary team.
- Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes.
- Improves practice by integrating results and theories of research studies.
- Participates in data collection for current studies.
- Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
- Documents care according to established standards.
- Accesses, inputs and retrieves information from computer systems.
- Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services.
- Acts as a patient and family advocate in order to uphold patient rights.
- Trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education
- Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: None. All clinical nurses with less than one-year registered nurse (RN) work experience will be required to participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program. This position is not eligible for the residency program.
- Preferred: At least 2 years of Critical Care.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license. Upon Hire and
- Required: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire and
- Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following department: Nrsg Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160). Upon Hire
- Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Upon Hire
- Preferred: Certification in specialty practice area. Upon Hire.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
All clinical nurses with less than one year of registered nurse (RN) work experience will be required to participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 181400
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Evening/Night
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 105,200
- Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 142,500
- FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a time and a half rate
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Critical Care Physician
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
U.S. hospitals require ECFMG certification for international medical graduates before they'll initiate any visa sponsorship. Confirm your certification is current and your USMLE steps are on file before you approach any employer.
Target academic medical centers and Level I trauma centers
Teaching hospitals and Level I trauma centers employ intensivists at high volume and have dedicated HR and legal teams familiar with E-3 visa sponsorship. Community hospitals often lack the infrastructure to file an LCA and may decline sponsorship outright.
Search for E-3 sponsorship roles using Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Critical Care Physician roles by employers with active E-3 sponsorship history, saving you from cold outreach to hospitals that have never filed. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you receive an offer.
Align your offer letter to DOL prevailing wage requirements
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and geographic area. Ask HR to confirm this before you accept, not after, to avoid delays at the consulate.
Distinguish your fellowship subspecialty in the visa petition
Critical care medicine covers distinct subspecialties including surgical, medical, and neurological ICU roles. The LCA and DS-160 should reflect your specific fellowship training, since a mismatch between your credentials and the listed job duties is a common RFE trigger.
Negotiate E-3 renewal timing into your employment contract
The E-3 is issued in two-year increments with no cap on renewals, but each renewal requires a new LCA. Build renewal filing windows into your contract so your employer initiates the process at least 90 days before your visa expires.
E-3 Visa Critical Care Physician: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Critical Care Physician jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Critical Care Physician openings from employers with documented E-3 sponsorship history, so you're not spending time on hospitals that have never filed. Filter by role and location to find positions where the employer already understands the LCA requirement and is prepared to move quickly after an offer.
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 a Critical Care Physician role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes. Critical care medicine requires a medical degree, residency, and fellowship training in an accredited program, satisfying the E-3 specialty occupation standard. The theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge is well established for intensivists, so this is rarely a point of contention in the petition.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for an Australian intensivist?
The H-1B visa is subject to an annual lottery with a roughly 25% selection rate, meaning you could wait years without a guaranteed slot. The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been exhausted, no lottery, and can be filed any time of year once you have a job offer and a certified LCA from the DOL.
Can I work across multiple ICU locations or hospital systems on a single E-3 visa?
Each employer and worksite requires a separate LCA tied to the specific location's prevailing wage. If you're employed by a hospital system with multiple campuses, each campus where you'll regularly work may need its own LCA. Contract or locum tenens arrangements across separate employer entities each require independent E-3 petitions.