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Contract Nurse RN roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Hospitals and travel nursing agencies file on behalf of foreign RNs, leading to permanent residency rather than a temporary visa status.
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Get Access To All JobsAt ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Division General Counsel & Head of Contract Management IAPI
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to proactively lead and set out the strategy in consultation with the business and other functions for the provision of contract management services within your assigned area of responsibility. You will ensure that all contract management activities are executed in accordance with corporate/division/business policies and procedures, Contract Management Policy, Contract Management Framework, and best contract management and risk management practices, with a focus on risk mitigation and opportunity maximization.
You will take a holistic and solution orientated approach to contract management, with a cross-border, cross-business line, and cross-division perspective, while fostering collaboration and a broader, common interests attitude to reaching objectives.
The work model for the role is: hybrid in US, Canada or Mexico in Eastern/Central US time zone. You should be available for travel to customer meetings and to ABB offices.
This role is contributing to the Process Industries division of the ABB Automation business area in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Main stakeholders are sales, project management, supply chain, functions etc. in the Pulp, Paper & Fiber, Metals & Power Conversion and Materials & Mining business lines. Close collaboration with the legal and integrity function is required.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Ensuring that the portfolio of contract management services within the assigned area of responsibility follows contract and claim management methodologies in accordance with Contract Management Framework, best practices for contract and risk management and relevant policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with ABB’s global standards.
- Enforcing and defending ABB's contractual interests against customers and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle, including monitoring and assessment of changes and deviations, as well as defending and enforcing commercial claims.
- Analyzing the contract terms to highlight, flag and actively deal with the areas of potential opportunity and risk, such as ambiguities, omissions, and conflicts, throughout the project lifecycle.
- Developing contract management strategy in line with ABB’s policies and procedures, customer requirements, and the overall execution strategy, considering the risk, pricing, scope, and schedule.
Our team dynamics
You will join a dynamic, talented, high performing team, which supports each other, collaborates and never stops learning. We work in a solution orientated way to bring contracting excellence to the division and business lines of process Industries.
Qualifications for the role
- You enjoy working as part of a team integrated into our business and have a keen interest in technology, automation and processes.
- You have a flare for contract and risk management, working in a pragmatic and collaborative way and can act as a bridge between various stakeholders and interested parties.
- You have 10 years of experience and a proven track record in contract management.
- Degree in contract management, project management, engineering, quantity surveying or similar from a reputable university.
- You are at ease communicating in English. French and Spanish is an asset.
More about us
The Process Industries Division serves the mining, minerals processing, metals, cement, pulp and paper, battery manufacturing, and food and beverage, as well as their associated service industries. The Division brings deep industry domain expertise coupled with the ability to integrate both automation and electrical systems, increase productivity and reduce overall capital and operating costs for customers. For mining, metals and cement customers, solutions include specialized products and services, as well as total production systems. The Division designs, plans, engineers, supplies, installs and commissions integrated electrical and motion systems, including electric equipment, drives, motors, high power rectifiers and equipment for automation and supervisory control within a variety of areas including mineral handling, mining operations, aluminum smelting, hot and cold steel applications and cement production. The offering for the pulp and paper industries includes control systems, quality control systems, drive systems, on-line sensors, actuators and field instruments. Digitalization solutions, including collaborative operations and augmented reality, help improve plant and enterprise productivity, and reduce maintenance and energy costs.
US candidates While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $142,500 and $228,000 annually and is eligible for a annual bonus.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Division General Counsel & Head of Contract Management IAPI
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to proactively lead and set out the strategy in consultation with the business and other functions for the provision of contract management services within your assigned area of responsibility. You will ensure that all contract management activities are executed in accordance with corporate/division/business policies and procedures, Contract Management Policy, Contract Management Framework, and best contract management and risk management practices, with a focus on risk mitigation and opportunity maximization.
You will take a holistic and solution orientated approach to contract management, with a cross-border, cross-business line, and cross-division perspective, while fostering collaboration and a broader, common interests attitude to reaching objectives.
The work model for the role is: hybrid in US, Canada or Mexico in Eastern/Central US time zone. You should be available for travel to customer meetings and to ABB offices.
This role is contributing to the Process Industries division of the ABB Automation business area in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Main stakeholders are sales, project management, supply chain, functions etc. in the Pulp, Paper & Fiber, Metals & Power Conversion and Materials & Mining business lines. Close collaboration with the legal and integrity function is required.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Ensuring that the portfolio of contract management services within the assigned area of responsibility follows contract and claim management methodologies in accordance with Contract Management Framework, best practices for contract and risk management and relevant policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with ABB’s global standards.
- Enforcing and defending ABB's contractual interests against customers and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle, including monitoring and assessment of changes and deviations, as well as defending and enforcing commercial claims.
- Analyzing the contract terms to highlight, flag and actively deal with the areas of potential opportunity and risk, such as ambiguities, omissions, and conflicts, throughout the project lifecycle.
- Developing contract management strategy in line with ABB’s policies and procedures, customer requirements, and the overall execution strategy, considering the risk, pricing, scope, and schedule.
Our team dynamics
You will join a dynamic, talented, high performing team, which supports each other, collaborates and never stops learning. We work in a solution orientated way to bring contracting excellence to the division and business lines of process Industries.
Qualifications for the role
- You enjoy working as part of a team integrated into our business and have a keen interest in technology, automation and processes.
- You have a flare for contract and risk management, working in a pragmatic and collaborative way and can act as a bridge between various stakeholders and interested parties.
- You have 10 years of experience and a proven track record in contract management.
- Degree in contract management, project management, engineering, quantity surveying or similar from a reputable university.
- You are at ease communicating in English. French and Spanish is an asset.
More about us
The Process Industries Division serves the mining, minerals processing, metals, cement, pulp and paper, battery manufacturing, and food and beverage, as well as their associated service industries. The Division brings deep industry domain expertise coupled with the ability to integrate both automation and electrical systems, increase productivity and reduce overall capital and operating costs for customers. For mining, metals and cement customers, solutions include specialized products and services, as well as total production systems. The Division designs, plans, engineers, supplies, installs and commissions integrated electrical and motion systems, including electric equipment, drives, motors, high power rectifiers and equipment for automation and supervisory control within a variety of areas including mineral handling, mining operations, aluminum smelting, hot and cold steel applications and cement production. The offering for the pulp and paper industries includes control systems, quality control systems, drive systems, on-line sensors, actuators and field instruments. Digitalization solutions, including collaborative operations and augmented reality, help improve plant and enterprise productivity, and reduce maintenance and energy costs.
US candidates While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $142,500 and $228,000 annually and is eligible for a annual bonus.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Contract Nurse RN
Credential your nursing license before applying
CGFNS credential evaluation and NCLEX passage are prerequisites that PERM-sponsoring employers verify before initiating the labor certification. Get both completed early so your application isn't stalled while credentials clear.
Target acute care hospitals over staffing agencies
Direct-hire hospital roles carry a stronger PERM track record than contract staffing placements, since the employer must demonstrate a permanent, full-time position to DOL. Agency contracts often don't meet that requirement.
Search for sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you filter Contract Nurse RN jobs by employers with active green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to facilities that only offer H-1B visa or no sponsorship at all.
Verify the employer's E-Verify enrollment status
PERM-sponsoring healthcare employers must be E-Verify compliant before USCIS will approve your I-140 petition. Confirm enrollment upfront so a missing compliance step doesn't delay your green card filing by months.
Clarify specialty and shift language in your job offer
DOL scrutinizes whether the PERM job description matches your actual duties. If your offer says ICU but you rotate through med-surg, the labor certification can be challenged during audit. Nail down the exact role definition before filing.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your prevailing wage tier
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your nursing specialty and geographic location. Pulling the OFLC Wage Search data for your target metro before negotiating your offer helps ensure compliance from day one.
Green Card Contract Nurse RN: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Contract Nurse RN role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Contract Nurse RN positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, provided the employer can demonstrate a permanent, full-time opening through the PERM labor certification process. The employer files with DOL first, then submits the I-140 immigrant petition to USCIS after certification is granted.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for nurses?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary, subject to an annual lottery cap, and requires specialty occupation status, which nursing sometimes struggles to satisfy at the bedside RN level. EB-3 green card sponsorship is permanent, has no annual lottery, and is designed precisely for skilled workers like RNs. The timeline is longer, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency.
How long does the PERM green card process take for a Contract Nurse RN?
The full process from PERM filing to green card approval typically runs two to four years for most countries, though nationals from India and China face significantly longer waits due to priority date backlogs. The PERM stage alone can take 12 to 18 months if DOL selects the application for audit review.
What credentials do I need before a U.S. hospital will start PERM sponsorship?
Most sponsoring hospitals require you to hold an active U.S. RN license in the state where you'll work, pass the NCLEX, and complete a CGFNS credential evaluation. Some employers also require English language test scores such as IELTS or TOEFL before initiating PERM. Having these documents ready speeds up the employer's decision to begin filing.
How do I find Contract Nurse RN jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface jobs with employment-based green card sponsorship. You can filter by role and sponsorship type so you're only seeing employers already set up to run the PERM process, rather than facilities that offer temporary work authorization only. That distinction saves significant time during your job search.