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RN Float Pool roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship because they require a U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree in nursing and a current RN license. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, giving Australian nurses a direct path to hospital and health system employers across every U.S. state.
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INTRODUCTION
Primary Location Burnet Campus
Department SRU Nursing
Shift 2-3 Shift (United States of America)
Schedule Full time
Weekly Hours 32
FTE 0.8
Employee Status Regular
- Expected Starting Pay Range $37.00 - $42.60
- Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.
Unit: Specialty Resource Unit/SRU services 17 inpatient units, including Critical Care. They have three specialty teams: trauma, transport, and telehealth. 97% of our nurses are BSN, and 37% are clinically advanced. Orientation is phased from general populations to the more complex.
Our mission is to provide high-quality personnel and resources to support inpatient units and departments across Cincinnati Children's, promoting child safety and health. Our core values are Flexibility, innovation, expert knowledge, and continuous improvement/promoting change.
The benefits of SRU are a diverse learning experience, developing an adaptable and versatile foundational skillset, avoiding burnout by working across all specialties, working with patients across all age groups, opportunities to join various specialty teams, and self-scheduling.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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Compliance - Patient Services Staff - Sustain a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Support leadership in Compliance efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital. Be mindful and judicious in monitoring safety and departmental policies and procedures. Ensure all individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis. Work with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify and share safety best practices. Be mindful of CCHMC's processes and compliance with CMS standards and freely communicate safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members.
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Uses systems thinking - Sees the pieces or components; sees patient and family within the isolated environment of the unit; sees self as key resource to support the family through the healthcare experience through care coordination. Sustains a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Supports leadership in efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital. Monitors and complies with safety and departmental policies and procedures. Ensures individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis. Is mindful of CCHMC's processes and compliance with CMS standards and freely communicates safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members.
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Clinical judgment when performing caring practices - Collects clinical data; follow algorithms, decision trees, and protocols. Matches formal knowledge with clinical events to make appropriate decisions; uses available resources as needed. Documents plan of care, care delivered, and patient and family outcomes. Focuses on the usual and customary needs of the patient and family; anticipates future needs; bases care on standards and protocols; maintains a safe physical environment; acknowledges death as a potential outcome. Consistently integrates age specific concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's chronological age and developmental functioning. Using self-management support, develops care goals and actions through partnerships with patients and families. Facilitates patient and family learning by providing structured education based on the plan of care goals, and the needs of the patient and family; uses teach back to evaluate effectiveness.
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Clinical inquiry & performance review to improve practice - Follows standards and guidelines; implements clinical changes and research-based practices developed by others; recognizes the need for further learning to improve patient care; recognizes routine or obvious changing patient situation (e.g., deterioration, crisis); in unusual care situations, seeks help when needed to identify patient problem. Uses self-appraisal performance review and peer review, including annual goal setting, for assurance of competence and professional development to promote safe and ethical practice using the nursing process. Demonstrates openness to coaching and mentoring from others. Facilitates learning by assisting with peer and student learning experiences. Works with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify, share, implement and evaluate safety best practices.
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Collaborates with team using shared decision making - Is receptive to the contributions of the interdisciplinary team in team meetings and discussion regarding patient issues. Participates in shared governance at the point-of-care as a member of unit-based councils or by demonstrating awareness and contributing to shared decision making (reading minutes, giving feedback and implementing council decisions).
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Interprofessional Practice - Demonstrates consistent integration of the Interprofessional Practice Model (IPM) in all aspects of practice.
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Exhibits advocacy, moral agency and response to inclusion - Works on behalf of patient and family; assesses personal values; aware of ethical conflicts/issues that may surface in clinical setting; makes ethical/moral decisions based on rules; represents patient when patient cannot represent self; aware of patients' rights. Assesses cultural inclusion. Recognizes the potential impact of culture on the patient/family experience, and incorporates culturally inclusive concepts into patient care.
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Patient Care - Age Specific and Culturally Inclusive - Consistently integrates age specific and culturally inclusive concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's chronological age and developmental functioning.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Associate/Diploma prepared RNs from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution requires 2+ years of experience. If hired without a BSN or MSN, must enroll in a BSN or MSN program within 1 year of hire date/RN job date and complete program within 5 years of hire/RN job date.
Preferred: BSN from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution or MSN.
Active Ohio RN License. May be required to obtain other state licensure.
Foreign graduates must have license validated through TruMeritTM per Ohio Board of Nursing code for Foreign Graduates.
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
Consistently certified as great place to work
A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in RN Float Pool
Get your CGFNS credentials evaluated early
U.S. employers need proof your Australian nursing degree meets their state board's equivalency standard. Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) certification reports satisfy most state licensing boards and strengthen your sponsorship case before you apply.
Target health systems using float pool models
Large hospital networks and regional health systems staffing multiple units from a central float pool are your best targets. Their HR teams handle E-3 visa filings regularly, unlike smaller practices or outpatient clinics that may not know the process.
Confirm your NCLEX pass before contacting recruiters
Without an active U.S. RN license, no employer can file your Labor Condition Application. Pass the NCLEX and obtain your state license first so sponsorship conversations start on solid ground rather than stalling at the credential stage.
Search for E-3 sponsorship jobs on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find RN Float Pool roles where employers are already open to E-3 sponsorship. Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles your LCA, visa paperwork, and consulate appointment preparation end-to-end.
Ask employers about prevailing wage before accepting
Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for RN positions in that metro area. Float pool roles often pay shift differentials that affect the wage calculation, so verify the base salary satisfies the LCA requirement before signing.
Understand your E-3 is employer-tied until you transfer
Your E-3 authorizes work only for the petitioning employer. If you change health systems or move to a different float pool program, your new employer files a fresh LCA and you attend a new consulate appointment before starting.
E-3 Visa RN Float Pool: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find RN Float Pool jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists RN Float Pool roles from employers who are open to E-3 visa sponsorship, so you're not cold-applying to hospitals that have never handled Australian nurses before. Filter by role and location, then apply directly to employers already familiar with the LCA and consulate process.
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 an RN Float Pool role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Float pool RN positions require a bachelor's degree in nursing and a state RN license, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation standard. The role's direct connection to a specific academic field distinguishes it from generalist positions. USCIS consistently treats registered nursing as a qualifying specialty occupation.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian nurses?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply any time of year without competing for a random slot. H-1B visa registration closes in March and results are randomized. For Australian RNs, the E-3 is a direct path to U.S. employment without the uncertainty of the H-1B lottery cycle.
Can I work at multiple hospital sites on one E-3 visa?
Your E-3 is tied to the sponsoring employer, not individual facilities. If your float pool assignment keeps you within the same health system, you're covered under the original LCA. Placement at a different legal entity, such as a contracted agency or separate hospital network, requires a new E-3 petition and LCA filing.