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Critical Care Nurse green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. ICU and critical care units at large hospital systems are among the most active sponsors, and your NCLEX licensure and clinical credentials are central to qualifying.
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Get Access To All JobsInvest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.
$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.90
Shift: Night
Night Shift Differential: $5.00/hour
Hours: 7:00p-7:00a Every third weekend
Recruiter Contact: Jose V. Ceballos at jceballos@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Float pool staff are instrumental in carrying out our organizational mission by supporting a variety of clinical units as part of daily operations. They are deployed in response to unpredictable absences, vacancies, and/or fluctuating acuity. In return, float pool staff is compensated for their expertise and flexibility to meet these ongoing demands.
Critical care float RNs are trained to staff:
- Surgical Anesthesia Intensive Care Unit, and Intermediate Care Unit
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, and Intermediate Care Unit
- Heart and Vascular Intensive Care Unit, and Intermediate Care Unit
- Neuroscience Critical Care Unit (blended Intensive and Intermediate Care Unit)
- Adult Emergency Department
- Adult Perianesthesia Unit
Orientation is completed in partnership with the Nursing Education and Professional Development specialist who will evaluate and monitor your growing clinical skills while guiding your unique associated education.
Self-scheduling occurs in conjunction with the organizational timeline and simultaneously with core units.
This role is perfectly suited for RNs with solid experience looking for variety, autonomous practice, and a challenging landscape. We hope you will join us!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Associate's degree in Nursing.
- AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
- Professional certification in field of specialty, ie. CCRN
- Minimum three (3) years experience: RN in Intensive Care, Intermediate Care, or Emergency Department positions
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Union: SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania
Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.
$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.90
Shift: Night
Night Shift Differential: $5.00/hour
Hours: 7:00p-7:00a Every third weekend
Recruiter Contact: Jose V. Ceballos at jceballos@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Float pool staff are instrumental in carrying out our organizational mission by supporting a variety of clinical units as part of daily operations. They are deployed in response to unpredictable absences, vacancies, and/or fluctuating acuity. In return, float pool staff is compensated for their expertise and flexibility to meet these ongoing demands.
Critical care float RNs are trained to staff:
- Surgical Anesthesia Intensive Care Unit, and Intermediate Care Unit
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, and Intermediate Care Unit
- Heart and Vascular Intensive Care Unit, and Intermediate Care Unit
- Neuroscience Critical Care Unit (blended Intensive and Intermediate Care Unit)
- Adult Emergency Department
- Adult Perianesthesia Unit
Orientation is completed in partnership with the Nursing Education and Professional Development specialist who will evaluate and monitor your growing clinical skills while guiding your unique associated education.
Self-scheduling occurs in conjunction with the organizational timeline and simultaneously with core units.
This role is perfectly suited for RNs with solid experience looking for variety, autonomous practice, and a challenging landscape. We hope you will join us!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Associate's degree in Nursing.
- AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
- Professional certification in field of specialty, ie. CCRN
- Minimum three (3) years experience: RN in Intensive Care, Intermediate Care, or Emergency Department positions
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Union: SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Critical Care Nurse
Get your CGFNS credentials evaluated early
Foreign nursing credentials must be evaluated by CGFNS before most U.S. employers will advance your PERM case. Start the evaluation process before you have a job offer, so your documents are ready when an employer initiates the sponsorship timeline.
Target hospital systems with active EB-3 history
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history in critical care roles. Prioritize hospital systems that have filed for RN and ICU positions before, since those employers already understand the PERM recruitment and prevailing wage requirements.
Verify the employer's prevailing wage before accepting
Your employer must file a prevailing wage determination with OFLC before beginning PERM recruitment. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the posted wage for your SOC code and work location matches what your offer letter states, since a mismatch can delay or invalidate the PERM filing.
Understand per-country backlogs before you file
If you're from India or China, the EB-3 priority date backlog can extend your wait significantly. Review the State Department Visa Bulletin monthly after your I-140 is approved to track when your priority date becomes current and you can file for adjustment of status.
Secure full-time permanent employment for PERM eligibility
PERM requires the sponsoring position to be a permanent, full-time job. Per diem, travel nursing contracts, and agency staffing arrangements don't qualify. Confirm in writing that the role your employer is sponsoring is a direct-hire permanent position before the PERM recruitment process begins.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your place in line. Your original approved I-140 priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition.
Green Card Critical Care Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Critical Care Nurses?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, subject to an annual lottery, and must be renewed every few years. EB-3 sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residence. Your employer files a prevailing wage determination and completes a DOL-supervised recruitment test before filing an I-140 with USCIS, and there's no lottery. Per-country numerical limits apply, so nationals from high-demand countries may face priority date backlogs before they can file for adjustment of status.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Critical Care Nurse role?
Your employer files a prevailing wage determination with OFLC, then conducts a mandatory recruitment test to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. That recruitment must follow strict DOL advertising requirements, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices. Once PERM is certified, the employer files Form I-140 with USCIS to establish your immigrant petition and lock in your priority date.
How do I find hospitals actively sponsoring Critical Care Nurses for a green card?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focus your search on large hospital systems and academic medical centers, since they're more likely to have established immigration programs and HR teams experienced with the PERM and I-140 process for nursing roles.
Does my nursing license need to be active before an employer starts the PERM process?
Your employer can begin PERM recruitment before your state license is finalized, but USCIS requires you to hold a valid, unrestricted RN license in the state where you'll work before the I-140 is approvable. Many hospitals start the PERM filing in parallel with your licensing process, but confirm this timeline with your employer's immigration attorney before the process begins.
Can I switch hospitals after my green card sponsorship is underway?
It depends on where you are in the process. Before your I-140 is approved, changing employers generally requires the new hospital to restart PERM from the beginning. Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you transfer to a new employer in the same or similar occupation, and an approved I-140 priority date can carry over to the new employer's petition under USCIS guidance.