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Charge Nurse roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available before filing an I-140 petition on your behalf. Many hospitals and health systems sponsor foreign RNs into permanent residency, making direct employer outreach and credential verification central to your sponsorship strategy.
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Summary:
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required
- RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
- All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
- New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a MedSurg specific competency validation.
- All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program’s tracking software.
- Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
- One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Current ACLS certification required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
- Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
- Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Credential Grace Periods for Experienced Associates
- Basic Life Support (BLS): No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Within 30 days of hire.
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS): Within 30 days of hire.
- Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC): Within 60 days of hire.
- Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR): Within 60 days of hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP): Within 30 days of hire.
- AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring): Within 30 days of hire.
- STABLE (Neonatal Education): Within 30 days of hire.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
Description
Summary:
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required
- RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
- All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
- New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a MedSurg specific competency validation.
- All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program’s tracking software.
- Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
- One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Current ACLS certification required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
- Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
- Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Credential Grace Periods for Experienced Associates
- Basic Life Support (BLS): No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Within 30 days of hire.
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS): Within 30 days of hire.
- Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC): Within 60 days of hire.
- Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR): Within 60 days of hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP): Within 30 days of hire.
- AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring): Within 30 days of hire.
- STABLE (Neonatal Education): Within 30 days of hire.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Charge Nurse
Get your CGFNS credential evaluation early
USCIS requires foreign nursing credentials to be evaluated before an I-140 can be approved. Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) certification or a qualifying credentials evaluation can add months to your timeline, so start this process before you apply to roles.
Target health systems with active PERM history
Hospitals that have filed PERM applications for RNs in the past are far more likely to sponsor again. Search DOL OFLC disclosure data by occupation code to identify health systems that have certified Charge Nurse or RN positions in your target state.
Confirm your NCLEX license transfers across state lines
PERM requires a specific state nursing license tied to the worksite. If you hold a compact state license, verify it covers the employer's state before the job offer stage, since the labor certification is tied to that location and cannot easily be transferred.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your sponsoring employer
Most Charge Nurse PERM filings go through EB-3, since the role typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. If you hold a master's or DNP, ask the employer whether the position description supports an EB-2 filing, which can reduce priority date wait times for some nationalities.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers actively sponsoring Charge Nurses
Searching broadly wastes time on employers with no sponsorship infrastructure. Migrate Mate filters roles by green card sponsorship history so you can focus your applications on health systems that have already navigated the PERM process for nursing positions.
Negotiate a start date that accounts for PERM processing timelines
PERM labor certification currently takes over a year at DOL before the I-140 is even filed. Build this into your offer negotiation so your employer understands the full green card timeline and can plan staffing around it rather than withdrawing sponsorship mid-process.
Green Card Charge Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Charge Nurse roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Charge Nurse positions qualify under EB-3 because the role typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). If the specific position requires a master's degree or you hold advanced credentials that the employer incorporates into the job requirements, EB-2 may be available. Your employer's immigration attorney structures the PERM filing around the actual minimum requirements for the role, so the degree requirement in the job description matters significantly.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Charge Nurses?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 has no annual lottery, so you aren't subject to random selection. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone currently takes more than a year at DOL, and priority date backlogs apply to certain nationalities at the I-485 adjustment of status stage. The process is longer but the outcome is permanent.
What credential requirements affect PERM eligibility for foreign-educated nurses?
USCIS requires foreign nursing graduates to obtain a CGFNS certificate or an equivalent credentials evaluation before an I-140 petition can be approved. You also need a valid NCLEX-RN pass and an active state nursing license in the state where the sponsoring employer is located. Starting the CGFNS evaluation process early is critical because it can take several months and must be completed before the I-140 filing stage.
How do I find hospitals and health systems that sponsor Charge Nurses for green cards?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can identify health systems that have actively filed PERM applications for nursing roles rather than relying on employers who may not have sponsorship infrastructure. You can also cross-reference DOL OFLC disclosure data using the OFLC Wage Search tool to verify that a specific employer has certified RN or Charge Nurse positions in your target state.
Can my employer file PERM for a Charge Nurse role if I'm already working there on an H-1B?
Yes. Employers routinely begin the PERM green card process for employees already working on H-1B status. The PERM filing is independent of your current visa status and runs concurrently with your H-1B employment. If your I-140 is approved while you're on H-1B, you may be able to extend your H-1B beyond the standard six-year cap under AC21 provisions while waiting for your priority date to become current.