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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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Pay range for this position is $37.05 - $54.54/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is an Hourly position.
Position Summary: The Primary Charge Nurse-Inpatient/ED assists in overseeing and directing work of nursing personnel engaging in providing patient/nursing care services on assigned shifts, according to departmental policies and nursing care standards. Demonstrates accountability for ensuring safe, high quality patient care, enhances the patient/family experience, and provides effective leadership contributing to the delivery of the organization's objectives. Determines work priorities, prepares daily work assignments, and serves as a resource person for unit personnel in resolving operational and patient care problems. The RN Hospital Inpatient/ED operates in units that provide 24/7 care in the hospital.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Associates in Nursing; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing must be obtained within 3 years of date of hire into role.
- Licenses/Certifications: RN-Registered Nurse; BLS and ACLS, PALS, or other certification as required by unit.
- Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
- Experience: 2 years of experience on the unit or similar unit.
- License/Certifications: Certification in area of specialty.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.
Pay range for this position is $37.05 - $54.54/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is an Hourly position.
Position Summary: The Primary Charge Nurse-Inpatient/ED assists in overseeing and directing work of nursing personnel engaging in providing patient/nursing care services on assigned shifts, according to departmental policies and nursing care standards. Demonstrates accountability for ensuring safe, high quality patient care, enhances the patient/family experience, and provides effective leadership contributing to the delivery of the organization's objectives. Determines work priorities, prepares daily work assignments, and serves as a resource person for unit personnel in resolving operational and patient care problems. The RN Hospital Inpatient/ED operates in units that provide 24/7 care in the hospital.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Associates in Nursing; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing must be obtained within 3 years of date of hire into role.
- Licenses/Certifications: RN-Registered Nurse; BLS and ACLS, PALS, or other certification as required by unit.
- Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
- Experience: 2 years of experience on the unit or similar unit.
- License/Certifications: Certification in area of specialty.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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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.