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Graduate Nurse 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 for the position. Hospitals and health systems with active PERM filing histories are your strongest targets. Start with employers who have sponsored foreign nurses before.
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At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents, and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice.
The Graduate Nurse applicant should have foundational interpersonal and communication skills, a desire to work with a team and culture that empowers best practice, patient-centered care and self-care, and a strong desire to pursue professional growth and leadership in nursing.
This position is eligible for $5,000 sign on bonus
The foundation of the Nurse Residency program is to provide insight and development opportunities intended to optimize a Nurse’s experience for the first year. The Nurse Residency creates a positive foundation for the rest of their nursing career supporting effectiveness of transition into practice. The Graduate Nurse will have a 1:1 preceptor for the 1st twelve weeks along with monthly seminars for 12 months applying nursing science to a diverse population, developing autonomy & critical thinking strategies and involvement in discovery and implementation of evidence based practice. The program focuses on professionalism, leadership, patient centered care, patient outcomes, organizational enculturation, nursing development, and self-care.
The Graduate Nurses will work together as a team to uncover best practices and research to enhance existing nursing practices within Bristol Hospital and present outcomes year end. The Graduate Nurse will participate with other nurses on shared governance committees to support the nursing structure of Bristol Hospital.
The Graduate Nurse is responsible for learning and practicing the delivery of coordinated nursing care for an assigned group of patients that includes nursing assessment, planning implementation, evaluation, and transition of care.
The Graduate Nurse is responsible for carrying out routine nursing care tasks and using professional judgment and professional behavior in caring for our patient population. The Graduate Nurse will have the responsibility to supervise tasks of unlicensed personnel and to coordinate patient care. The Graduate Nurse will be responsible for learning telemetry to care for specific patient populations.
The Graduate Nurse will learn the value of teamwork and be empowered to grow and learn in their Nurse Residency.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
BSN preferred; Associates Degree enrolled in a Bachelor's program
Official hire dependent on successfully passing NCLEX
State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements:
Current State of Connecticut licensure as a Registered Nurse. Certification from a professional nursing body preferred.
Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements:
General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Health Care Provider CPR from American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer CPR by American Red Cross or other similar programs deemed appropriate by management. Successfully complete all training programs as determined by the Education & HRD department. Other unit based competencies/skills as required.
Special Requirements:
Successfully complete unit based competency package, plus unit specific items. Strong team skills.
Physical Requirements:
Physical agility with repetitive occurrence including but not limited to; walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, reaching, standing, sitting, and twisting. Lifting greater than 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the work day. Looking at a computer monitor. Vision acuity correctable to normal. Hearing acuity correctable to normal. Acute sense of smell for normal perception. Ability to verbalize so that the average person can comprehend.
Work Environment:
Regular exposure to patient elements, occasional stress.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
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Get your CGFNS certification before applying
Most U.S. states require foreign-educated nurses to obtain Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) certification before a nursing license can be issued. Without a valid state RN license, no employer can file a PERM petition on your behalf.
Target hospitals with active PERM filing histories
Health systems that have sponsored nurses before have existing HR and legal processes for the PERM filing. Use OFLC Wage Search to filter past labor certification filings by occupation and employer, then prioritize facilities that have filed for RN or graduate nurse roles.
Search green card sponsorship jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship histories so you can target facilities already set up for the PERM process, rather than cold-applying to hospitals that have never navigated foreign nurse sponsorship before.
Confirm your job offer covers PERM prevailing wage
DOL requires your employer to pay you the prevailing wage for your occupation and location before filing your PERM application. Cross-check your offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search to confirm it meets or exceeds the required wage level, or the PERM will not be certified.
Understand that EB-3 processing runs in two phases
After PERM certification, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. For most countries, EB-3 priority dates are current, meaning you can file for adjustment of status without a multi-year backlog. Indian and Chinese nationals face longer waits due to country-based caps.
Plan your OPT or H-1B bridge around PERM timelines
PERM certification alone can take six to eighteen months. If you're on OPT or an H-1B visa, confirm your current status will remain valid long enough to bridge to an approved I-140. Ask your employer to file PERM as early as possible in your employment to avoid gaps.
Green Card Graduate Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Do graduate nurse roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most graduate nurse positions qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers and professionals with at least a bachelor's degree. EB-2 applies to advanced-degree professionals, so if you hold a Master of Science in Nursing or higher and the role requires it, EB-2 may be available. Most hospital-sponsored nurses use EB-3 because it matches the standard BSN requirement for an RN position.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for nurses?
The EB-3 green card route leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work visa, and there is no annual lottery for employment-based green cards. H-1B requires winning a random lottery selection and is capped each fiscal year. EB-3 processing runs longer overall because it includes PERM labor certification, but it avoids the cap uncertainty that affects H-1B applicants every spring.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available for your specific graduate nurse position. This includes posting job ads, documenting applicant rejections, and submitting the ETA 9089 application to DOL. The process typically takes six to eighteen months before certification is issued and your employer can file the I-140 with USCIS.
Where can I find employers who actively sponsor graduate nurses for green cards?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship histories, so you can focus your applications on health systems already experienced with the PERM and I-140 process. Targeting facilities with prior nurse sponsorship significantly reduces the risk that your employer lacks the HR infrastructure to see the filing through to approval.
Will my foreign nursing degree be accepted for PERM and the RN license application?
DOL and USCIS recognize foreign nursing credentials, but you must first clear the state board licensing process, which typically requires a CGFNS credential evaluation, NCLEX passage, and an English proficiency test such as IELTS or TOEFL if your training was not in English. Your RN license is a prerequisite for any employer-sponsored PERM filing, so credential evaluation is the first step in the green card process.