E-3 Visa Registered Nurse Med Surg Jobs
Registered Nurse Med Surg roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and active state licensure. Australian nurses can secure two-year, renewable E-3 status without entering an H-1B lottery, making U.S. med-surg units a realistic and repeatable career move.
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Night Shift
Department
Nursing Float Pool - CC
Shift Details
Night Shift, Sun-Sat, 1900-0730
Job ID
wd-JR143175
Posted
October 22, 2026
Registered Nurse Med Surg Float
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Summary
Provides professional nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies and procedures. Directs and manages the care of designated patients. Utilizes effective and appropriate communication styles. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served.
Job Duties
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care for designated patients. Recognizes the need for and initiates collaboration/communication with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and takes actions to proactively resolve patients needs. Synthesizes available data, information, and knowledge relevant to the situation to make decisions which optimize patient outcomes based on ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics.
- Demonstrates commitment to quality and safety, in accordance with established policies and procedures, utilizing evidence-based practice. Participates in evidence-based practice and research projects as applicable.
- Uses effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication styles with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.
- Coordinates and provides patient and family education throughout treatment course to facilitate an effective transition of care.
- Functions as a department team member to support unit and hospital goals and objectives. Participates in all phases of the performance improvement process, including organizational and unit-based patient experience goals.
- Performs validated technical skills based upon clinical specialty and unit practice.
- Utilizes technology and incorporates technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.
- Demonstrates leadership and team building skills including: Teaching and mentoring new colleagues and department interns. Additional precepting, as assigned. Delegating on the basis of skills and expertise of team member, acuity and specific needs of the patient, and time availability of team members. Providing input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of accredited Nursing program.
- Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
- Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care.
- Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to specialty.
- Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
- Basic computer skills.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
- RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Nursing.
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Location
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103-6202, Allentown, United States
Full-Time
Night Shift
Department
Nursing Float Pool - CC
Shift Details
Night Shift, Sun-Sat, 1900-0730
Job ID
wd-JR143175
Posted
October 22, 2026
Registered Nurse Med Surg Float
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Summary
Provides professional nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies and procedures. Directs and manages the care of designated patients. Utilizes effective and appropriate communication styles. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served.
Job Duties
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care for designated patients. Recognizes the need for and initiates collaboration/communication with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and takes actions to proactively resolve patients needs. Synthesizes available data, information, and knowledge relevant to the situation to make decisions which optimize patient outcomes based on ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics.
- Demonstrates commitment to quality and safety, in accordance with established policies and procedures, utilizing evidence-based practice. Participates in evidence-based practice and research projects as applicable.
- Uses effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication styles with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.
- Coordinates and provides patient and family education throughout treatment course to facilitate an effective transition of care.
- Functions as a department team member to support unit and hospital goals and objectives. Participates in all phases of the performance improvement process, including organizational and unit-based patient experience goals.
- Performs validated technical skills based upon clinical specialty and unit practice.
- Utilizes technology and incorporates technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.
- Demonstrates leadership and team building skills including: Teaching and mentoring new colleagues and department interns. Additional precepting, as assigned. Delegating on the basis of skills and expertise of team member, acuity and specific needs of the patient, and time availability of team members. Providing input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of accredited Nursing program.
- Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
- Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care.
- Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to specialty.
- Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
- Basic computer skills.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
- RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Nursing.
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Location
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103-6202, Allentown, United States
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Registered Nurse Med Surg
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
Australian three-year BN degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. BSN for E-3 visa purposes, but some hospital credentialing teams will ask for a formal evaluation. Have a NACES-member agency assess your degree before you reach the offer stage so nothing stalls.
Pass NCLEX before your consulate appointment
U.S. employers sponsoring you for a med-surg RN role will require an active state nursing license before you start. You must pass NCLEX and hold a license in the state where you'll work, so begin the endorsement process as soon as you have a job offer.
Target hospital systems already enrolled in E-Verify
Hospitals enrolled in E-Verify have already cleared the compliance groundwork that often slows first-time E-3 sponsors. Search for med-surg openings at large health systems and academic medical centers, which run dedicated international hiring pipelines and understand the LCA filing requirements.
Find E-3 sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to search med-surg RN roles filtered by E-3 sponsorship history. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer, so you and your employer aren't navigating DOL certification from scratch.
Confirm the offer letter specifies your exact unit and start date
The LCA your employer files with DOL must reflect the actual worksite location and intended start date. A vague or incomplete offer letter delays certification. Ask HR to include your med-surg unit, shift structure, and proposed start date before the LCA is submitted.
Time your Australian consulate appointment around license issuance
You can't attend your E-3 consulate interview without proof of state licensure or a written job offer that confirms the licensing pathway. Schedule your appointment only after your state nursing board has issued your license number, not just confirmed your application is pending.
E-3 Visa Registered Nurse Med Surg: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Registered Nurse Med Surg jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended way to search for med-surg RN roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type, so you end up cold-applying to postings where sponsorship was never on the table. Migrate Mate surfaces roles matched to E-3 eligibility, saving you the back-and-forth with recruiters who don't understand the visa.
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 Registered Nurse Med Surg role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in nursing as a minimum entry requirement. Most hospital med-surg RN roles specify a BSN, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation standard. Roles that accept an associate degree in nursing without a BSN requirement can be harder to support, so confirm the job posting specifies a bachelor's degree before pursuing sponsorship.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian med-surg nurses?
The E-3 is considerably more practical for Australian nurses than the H-1B. There's no lottery, no annual cap that runs out, and no registration period to miss. H-1B selection is random and typically only 25 to 30 percent of registrants are chosen. The E-3 is available to Australian citizens year-round, and a two-year visa is renewable indefinitely as long as you maintain your RN position.
Can my employer file the E-3 LCA if they've never sponsored a visa before?
Yes, any U.S. employer can file an LCA with DOL regardless of prior sponsorship history. The LCA certifies that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for an RN in that location. First-time sponsors often underestimate the documentation burden, so having a clear process in place before the offer is signed prevents delays between acceptance and your consulate appointment.