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RN Staff Nurse roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship because nursing meets the specialty occupation standard requiring a bachelor's degree in a specific field. U.S. hospitals actively seek Australian-trained RNs, and the E-3's no-lottery structure means your application competes on merit, not chance, with two-year renewable status tied to your employment.
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RN Staff Nurse Labor & Delivery (L&D) - PRN (NIGHTS)
The RN Staff Nurse assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care based on the standards of care and the policies of LCMC Health. The RN delegates to professional and non-professional personnel involved in the delivery of care.
GENERAL DUTIES
Facilitates and maintains a safe environment for patients and others. Utilizes the nursing process to develop and deliver a plan of care for assigned patients. Performs the priority technical procedures required by the area, department, and/or assignment safely, effectively, efficiently, and legally. Establishes and/or revises priorities for patient care activities based on the following: acuity of the need, resource availability, customer/patient preference/request, and other departmental needs. Coordinates and delegates activities related to patient care management in an appropriate manner and supervises the activities of other unit personnel providing care to assigned patients.
Communicates using appropriate channels, proper hand-off, and escalation of information, data, and significant events of problems to appropriate persons, including current patient condition, changes in the patient’s condition, laboratory/diagnostic data, intake & output, nutrition needs, assessment findings and changes, changes of shift report, patient/family/physician team member complaints, defective equipment, etc to ensure continuity of care. Keeps patients informed and gives periodic updates as appropriate and positively contributes to the organizational goal of patient throughput.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to identify actions to improve patient care. Seeks supervision, consultation, and assistance when unable to perform effectively or safely independently. Uses interpersonal-communication strategies with individuals to achieve desirable/acceptable outcomes/responses and the perception of satisfaction by those involved. Uses internal and/or external resources to resolve and/or prevent problems that cannot be managed independently.
Actively promotes and supports LCMC Health’s performance improvement initiatives by consistently implementing infection control practices, maintaining the environment of care consistent with Joint Commission requirements, and participating in quality improvement activities and review/audit processes.
Continuously displays a positive attitude that contributes to patient satisfaction and utilizes the service recovery process to address patients’ concern or complaints. Recognizes customer needs and begins to solve problems as soon as they are apparent. Contributes to the team by providing assistance to others without being asked.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Nursing license or temp permit valid for practice in the State of Louisiana
- American Heart Association BLS-HCP
WORK SHIFT:
Nights (United States of America)
LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary.
Lakeside Hospital has a heritage rooted in extraordinary care for women and babies, while evolving to meet the healthcare needs of the whole family. As an essential part of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, Lakeside Hospital brings a new level of expert care by going the extra mile, treating the whole patient and not just a condition. Learn more about Lakeside Hospital and our expanding access to comprehensive and specialty healthcare services in Metairie.
Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do.
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a RN Staff Nurse
Get your NCLEX and credentials verified early
Australian nursing qualifications require CGFNS or state board evaluation before U.S. employers can sponsor you. Start the credential verification process at least three months before your job search, as delays here stall the entire E-3 visa application timeline.
Target hospitals enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment signals a hospital's familiarity with work authorization compliance. STEM-heavy health systems and large hospital networks are more likely to have dedicated HR teams experienced in E-3 filings for international nursing staff.
Search for E-3 sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter RN Staff Nurse roles by employers with active E-3 sponsorship history. The platform surfaces jobs from hospitals already familiar with the LCA and DOL filing process, cutting out employers who would decline at the offer stage.
Clarify state licensure requirements before accepting offers
Each U.S. state issues its own RN license, and your E-3 visa is tied to the state where you'll work. Confirm your employer will sponsor a license transfer or that you qualify for endorsement before the LCA is filed with DOL.
Ask employers about LCA wage level during negotiations
The DOL requires your offered wage to meet the prevailing wage for your role and location. Wage Level II or III is standard for staff nurses in major metro areas. Employers who file at Level I for experienced RNs risk LCA rejection, which delays your start date.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the full process
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA submission, visa application paperwork, and consulate appointment preparation. This avoids the coordination errors that occur when employers and applicants manage the process separately.
E-3 Visa RN Staff Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find RN Staff Nurse jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters roles specifically by E-3 sponsorship eligibility and employer filing history. Most general job boards don't distinguish between employers willing to sponsor E-3 visas and those that won't, so you waste time on applications that stall at the offer stage. Migrate Mate removes that guesswork for Australian-trained nurses.
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 RN Staff Nurse qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Registered nursing qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in nursing as a standard entry requirement. Your Australian Bachelor of Nursing is treated as equivalent to a U.S. four-year BSN for E-3 purposes. You'll also need to pass the NCLEX-RN and hold a valid state nursing license before starting work.
How does the E-3 compare to H-1B for Australian nurses?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for Australian nurses than the H-1B visa. There's no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and no registration fee. You can apply year-round and receive a two-year renewable visa tied to your employment. The H-1B requires lottery selection and has a March registration window, meaning most nurses face a year-long wait even after securing a job offer.
Can I change hospitals while on an E-3 as an RN?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and support a new visa application or status amendment before you start work. There's no portability rule like AC21 for green card holders. If you're changing states, you'll also need a new state nursing license, which can take several weeks and should be factored into your transition timeline.