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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently authorizes foreign-trained NPs to work in U.S. hospital and critical care settings. Employers file on your behalf, covering prevailing wage requirements and DOL certification before your I-140 petition.
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The Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing at Hunter College is the flagship nursing school of the City University of New York (CUNY) and cultivates collaborative nurse leaders promoting wellness and championing health equity in local and global communities through excellence in education, research, scholarship, and advocacy. The School of Nursing invites applicants for the position of Clinical Professor in the Nurse Anesthesia Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner DNP Program.
This is a one-year term appointment with the possibility of annual renewals based on satisfactory performance. The Clinical Professor title is a full-time, non-tenure-bearing faculty title. An individual in the title of Clinical Professor is eligible for annual reappointment but may not serve in the title for more than a total of seven (7) years.
The successful candidate will be a highly experienced practitioner or educator who will develop and teach courses, which may include clinical instruction, mentor students, and contribute service to the school, college, university, and profession. Research and scholarship are encouraged and not required.
Additional duties include responsibility for committee and School assignments, as well as administrative, supervisory, and other functions as needed to support the mission and strategic goals of the School of Nursing, Hunter College, and CUNY.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Doctoral degree in nursing. If earned doctorate is not in nursing, must have a master’s degree in nursing.
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New York State license as a registered nurse required or following hire.
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Must maintain national certification/recertification as a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA).
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Academic teaching experience and five (5) years of CRNA clinical experience, particularly serving underresourced communities, is desirable.
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Will demonstrate strong leadership and mentoring abilities and exemplify a commitment to health equity and belonging for all.
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Academic teaching experience and scholarship, if applicable, should align with the School mission and strategic goals.
COMPENSATION
Salary range: $109,898 - $155,388, commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
We also provide ongoing faculty professional development opportunities.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website. To search for this vacancy, click on SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in SEARCH JOBS field, enter the Job Opening ID number 31451.
Click on the "APPLY NOW" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts. New users should follow the instructions to set up an account.
Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Note, the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format - and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, _ or ç)).
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include:
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Cover Letter and/ or Statement of scholarly interests
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Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
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Names and contact information of 3 references
Upload all documents as ONE single file - PDF format preferred.
CLOSING DATE
The search will remain open until the position is filled. The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on Sept. 21, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the search remains open after the initial round.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 31451
Location: Hunter College
Job Type: Full-Time
INTRODUCTION
The Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing at Hunter College is the flagship nursing school of the City University of New York (CUNY) and cultivates collaborative nurse leaders promoting wellness and championing health equity in local and global communities through excellence in education, research, scholarship, and advocacy. The School of Nursing invites applicants for the position of Clinical Professor in the Nurse Anesthesia Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner DNP Program.
This is a one-year term appointment with the possibility of annual renewals based on satisfactory performance. The Clinical Professor title is a full-time, non-tenure-bearing faculty title. An individual in the title of Clinical Professor is eligible for annual reappointment but may not serve in the title for more than a total of seven (7) years.
The successful candidate will be a highly experienced practitioner or educator who will develop and teach courses, which may include clinical instruction, mentor students, and contribute service to the school, college, university, and profession. Research and scholarship are encouraged and not required.
Additional duties include responsibility for committee and School assignments, as well as administrative, supervisory, and other functions as needed to support the mission and strategic goals of the School of Nursing, Hunter College, and CUNY.
QUALIFICATIONS
-
Doctoral degree in nursing. If earned doctorate is not in nursing, must have a master’s degree in nursing.
-
New York State license as a registered nurse required or following hire.
-
Must maintain national certification/recertification as a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA).
-
Academic teaching experience and five (5) years of CRNA clinical experience, particularly serving underresourced communities, is desirable.
-
Will demonstrate strong leadership and mentoring abilities and exemplify a commitment to health equity and belonging for all.
-
Academic teaching experience and scholarship, if applicable, should align with the School mission and strategic goals.
COMPENSATION
Salary range: $109,898 - $155,388, commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
We also provide ongoing faculty professional development opportunities.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website. To search for this vacancy, click on SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in SEARCH JOBS field, enter the Job Opening ID number 31451.
Click on the "APPLY NOW" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts. New users should follow the instructions to set up an account.
Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Note, the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format - and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, _ or ç)).
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include:
-
Cover Letter and/ or Statement of scholarly interests
-
Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
-
Names and contact information of 3 references
Upload all documents as ONE single file - PDF format preferred.
CLOSING DATE
The search will remain open until the position is filled. The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on Sept. 21, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the search remains open after the initial round.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 31451
Location: Hunter College
Job Type: Full-Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Verify your credentials meet ACNP licensing requirements
State boards require ANCC or AANP acute care certification plus a valid RN license before PERM can proceed. Get credential evaluation through CGFNS early, since incomplete evaluations are among the most common causes of PERM delays for internationally trained NPs.
Target health systems with established PERM filing history
Large academic medical centers and multi-hospital networks file PERM petitions regularly for advanced practice roles. Ask directly during interviews whether the employer has an immigration counsel relationship and has sponsored NPs at the EB-2 or EB-3 level before.
Search for sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you filter Acute Care Nurse Practitioner roles by green card sponsorship history so you're applying to employers who have already navigated PERM for this job category, not guessing based on job postings alone.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer negotiation
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your geographic area and job zone before PERM is certified. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or Level III wage for your target city before you accept an offer.
Clarify who controls the PERM job description before signing
The PERM application locks in a specific job description and worksite. If your duties shift significantly after filing, the employer may need to refile. Confirm with your employer's immigration attorney that the posted PERM role matches your actual acute care responsibilities.
File for adjustment of status as early as your priority date allows
Once your I-140 is approved and a visa number is available in the monthly Visa Bulletin, you can file Form I-485 to adjust status without leaving the U.S. Check USCIS monthly for your EB-3 or EB-2 cutoff date, especially if you were born in a backlogged country.
Green Card Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Acute Care Nurse Practitioner roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply, depending on the employer's requirements. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree or higher, and most ACNP positions qualify at this level. EB-2 applies if the role requires a master's degree as a minimum, which many acute care NP positions do. USCIS evaluates the specific job requirements listed in the PERM application, not just your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent and has no lottery. EB-3 has no annual numerical cap on petitions, only on visa issuance per country. For many nationalities, EB-3 processing results in a faster path to permanent residency than waiting years on H-1B extensions, and the sponsored status can't lapse if you change hospital systems within a qualifying timeframe.
How long does the PERM labor certification process take for an NP role?
DOL analyst review for PERM applications is currently averaging more than a year in many cases, though straightforward filings can move faster. After PERM certification, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS, which adds several more months. Your total timeline to adjustment of status depends on your country of birth and whether your EB-2 or EB-3 priority date is current in the monthly Visa Bulletin.
Where can I find Acute Care Nurse Practitioner jobs where the employer has green card sponsorship experience?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter ACNP roles by employers with a documented history of PERM and I-140 filings, so you're targeting health systems that have successfully sponsored advanced practice nurses before, rather than relying on vague job posting language about visa willingness.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my green card progress?
Under AC21 portability, you can change employers after your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For ACNPs, this typically means another advanced practice nursing or acute care clinical role. Consult an immigration attorney before making any move to confirm your specific petition qualifies for portability.