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Cardiology Nurse Practitioner roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which lets U.S. employers permanently hire foreign-trained NPs. Hospitals and cardiology practices filing PERM must document recruitment efforts and meet prevailing wage requirements before USCIS approves the I-140 petition.
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Carle Health is seeking a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiology Group in Peoria, Illinois.
OPPORTUNITY DETAILS:
Position Details Include:
- Join an established and well-respected Cardiology Practice in Central Illinois
- Work with multiple Physicians to collaborate on care for Cardiac patients both in the hospital and in the Clinic
- Round on patients in the hospital
- Cardiology APP will oversee in-hospital and clinic stress tests
- First responder to all daytime calls for hospital rotation
- Typical schedule will be M-F / 8:00a-4:30 pm; with rotating weekends and no weeknight call
- Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on Epic EMR to improve care coordination
- Additional details by request from group
- Located on the Illinois River, Peoria is a vibrant, affordable, and convenient city with multiple dining and entertainment venues as well as nearby residential communities with highly ranked public-school districts
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s Degree in Nursing with Acute Care specialty (ACNP) or Physician Assistant
- Board Certified AGNP, AGACNP, or Adult CNS - Board Eligible will be considered
- Experience working in Cardiology or Critical Care is a plus
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Current Illinois registered nurse license and advanced practice nurse/physician assistant licensure
ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:
Located in the Heart of Illinois, Peoria is a vibrant River City full of art, entertainment, sports, history and more! Explore the great outdoors through the Peoria Park District, the largest and oldest park district in Illinois, or take a trip up Grandview Drive to experience the “world’s most beautiful drive.” (According to Theodore Roosevelt.)
PROVIDER SALARY RANGE:
The compensation range for this position is $60.72 - $78.94/hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Overview:
Carle Health is seeking a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiology Group in Peoria, Illinois.
OPPORTUNITY DETAILS:
Position Details Include:
- Join an established and well-respected Cardiology Practice in Central Illinois
- Work with multiple Physicians to collaborate on care for Cardiac patients both in the hospital and in the Clinic
- Round on patients in the hospital
- Cardiology APP will oversee in-hospital and clinic stress tests
- First responder to all daytime calls for hospital rotation
- Typical schedule will be M-F / 8:00a-4:30 pm; with rotating weekends and no weeknight call
- Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on Epic EMR to improve care coordination
- Additional details by request from group
- Located on the Illinois River, Peoria is a vibrant, affordable, and convenient city with multiple dining and entertainment venues as well as nearby residential communities with highly ranked public-school districts
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s Degree in Nursing with Acute Care specialty (ACNP) or Physician Assistant
- Board Certified AGNP, AGACNP, or Adult CNS - Board Eligible will be considered
- Experience working in Cardiology or Critical Care is a plus
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Current Illinois registered nurse license and advanced practice nurse/physician assistant licensure
ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:
Located in the Heart of Illinois, Peoria is a vibrant River City full of art, entertainment, sports, history and more! Explore the great outdoors through the Peoria Park District, the largest and oldest park district in Illinois, or take a trip up Grandview Drive to experience the “world’s most beautiful drive.” (According to Theodore Roosevelt.)
PROVIDER SALARY RANGE:
The compensation range for this position is $60.72 - $78.94/hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Verify your NP credentials meet PERM requirements
Your MSN or DNP must align with the job description filed in the PERM application. State licensure and any ANCC cardiovascular or acute care certifications strengthen the employer's case that you meet the advertised minimum requirements.
Target health systems with established PERM pipelines
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers that operate cardiac catheterization labs or heart failure clinics are more likely to have in-house immigration counsel and experience sponsoring NPs through the full PERM-to-green-card process.
Search for green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by Cardiology Nurse Practitioner roles where employers have active green card sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces these positions so you're targeting offers that already include EB-2 or EB-3 pathways rather than negotiating sponsorship from scratch.
Negotiate the prevailing wage tier during offer discussions
PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level II or Level III wage rates for your metro area before accepting an offer, so you're not underpaid relative to what DOL mandates.
Understand how EB-3 differs from your current H-1B status
PERM-based sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. Unlike H-1B visa, there's no lottery and no six-year cap, though priority date backlogs apply for certain nationalities at the EB-2 and EB-3 preference levels.
File CGFNS and credential evaluations well before PERM starts
Foreign nursing graduates typically need a Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) certificate or equivalent credential evaluation. Delays in this step stall the PERM timeline, so complete credential verification months before your employer files with DOL.
Green Card Cardiology Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Cardiology Nurse Practitioner roles qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 green card categories?
Yes. An NP position requiring a master's degree typically qualifies under EB-2 as an advanced-degree professional role. If the employer's minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree plus licensure, EB-3 as a skilled worker applies. The job description filed with DOL during PERM determines which category the employer uses, so the exact language in the offer letter matters.
How does PERM-based green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for NPs?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant visa capped at 65,000 per year, subject to lottery selection, and limited to six years of initial status. PERM sponsorship targets permanent residency, has no annual lottery, and is not subject to a six-year cap. The process takes longer overall, typically two to four years depending on nationality and USCIS workload, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What role does the DOL prevailing wage play in a Cardiology NP green card case?
DOL requires the sponsoring employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for the NP role in the specific geographic location. The employer submits a PERM labor certification application to DOL, and the certified wage locks in the minimum salary for the duration of the sponsorship. You can check applicable wage levels for cardiology NP roles using the OFLC Wage Search tool before accepting an offer.
How can I find Cardiology Nurse Practitioner jobs that already offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Cardiology Nurse Practitioner roles where employers have a documented history of EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and then asking each employer about sponsorship willingness, which is one of the most common friction points foreign NPs encounter during job searches.
Does my foreign nursing credential automatically satisfy PERM requirements for a Cardiology NP role?
Not automatically. Foreign nursing graduates typically need a CGFNS certificate or a USCIS-recognized credential evaluation that establishes equivalency to a U.S. nursing degree. The employer's PERM filing must show you meet the minimum requirements stated in the job description. Completing credential evaluation early, ideally before PERM begins, prevents delays that can stall an entire green card case by months.