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Full time 36 hours/week Nights
Job Description
About Jefferson
Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Registered Nurse at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we are the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. Our work to improve lives is never done.
Awards & Recognition
Jefferson University Hospital is Magnet Recognized. Jefferson is also recognized as the 2nd Best Hospital in the Philadelphia Metro area and the 3rd Best Hospital in Pennsylvania. Jefferson University Hospital is recognized for their high performance in specialty care such as Diabetes & Endocrinology, Cancer, Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery; & Geriatric
Schedule Commitment
Schedules are available 6 weeks in advance. The work schedule commitment for this position requires the following:
- Must be able to work nights
- Must be able to work three (3) twelve (12) hour shifts on a weekly basis
- Must be able to work every third (3rd) weekend
- Holiday commitment consists of 1 holiday per season
Responsibilities
As a registered nurse, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Performs patient procedures within the nursing scope of practice.
- Practices safe medication administration and assesses patient responses to medication.
- Participates in reviewing and/or implementing clinical pathways and care coordination.
Qualifications
To qualify as registered nurse, you must meet the following requirements for consideration:
- BSN Degree preferred
- State Issued RN license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association; ACLS preferred
- One year RN experience
- CCRN or proof of ECCO (Essentials of Critical Care) required or will need to sign our adult Critical Care Course agreement (two year work commitment).
Total Rewards
As a valued member of the team, you will be eligible to receive our total rewards package which includes:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
- Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Voluntary benefits
- Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.
Work Shift
Workday Night (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.
Primary Location Address
111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Job Details
Full time 36 hours/week Nights
Job Description
About Jefferson
Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Registered Nurse at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we are the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. Our work to improve lives is never done.
Awards & Recognition
Jefferson University Hospital is Magnet Recognized. Jefferson is also recognized as the 2nd Best Hospital in the Philadelphia Metro area and the 3rd Best Hospital in Pennsylvania. Jefferson University Hospital is recognized for their high performance in specialty care such as Diabetes & Endocrinology, Cancer, Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery; & Geriatric
Schedule Commitment
Schedules are available 6 weeks in advance. The work schedule commitment for this position requires the following:
- Must be able to work nights
- Must be able to work three (3) twelve (12) hour shifts on a weekly basis
- Must be able to work every third (3rd) weekend
- Holiday commitment consists of 1 holiday per season
Responsibilities
As a registered nurse, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Performs patient procedures within the nursing scope of practice.
- Practices safe medication administration and assesses patient responses to medication.
- Participates in reviewing and/or implementing clinical pathways and care coordination.
Qualifications
To qualify as registered nurse, you must meet the following requirements for consideration:
- BSN Degree preferred
- State Issued RN license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association; ACLS preferred
- One year RN experience
- CCRN or proof of ECCO (Essentials of Critical Care) required or will need to sign our adult Critical Care Course agreement (two year work commitment).
Total Rewards
As a valued member of the team, you will be eligible to receive our total rewards package which includes:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
- Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Voluntary benefits
- Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.
Work Shift
Workday Night (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.
Primary Location Address
111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an ICU Registered Nurse
Get your CGFNS certification before applying
Employers filing PERM for foreign-trained nurses need proof your credentials meet U.S. standards. A CGFNS VisaScreen certificate satisfies both DOL and USCIS requirements and removes a common pre-filing bottleneck that delays sponsorship offers.
Verify your state license before PERM starts
PERM job descriptions for ICU nurses list licensure as a minimum requirement. If your state nursing license is pending or requires NCLEX retesting, the DOL recruitment period can begin but your I-140 filing gets delayed until the license is active.
Target hospitals enrolled in Schedule A recruitment
ICU RN roles fall under DOL Schedule A, which skips the standard PERM labor market test entirely. Hospitals that actively use this pathway move from job offer to I-140 filing significantly faster, so filtering by this employer practice matters.
Search green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter ICU RN openings by employers with active EB-3 sponsorship history. This surfaces hospitals that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process for nursing roles, reducing the risk of starting with an employer who is unfamiliar with the process.
Understand concurrent filing and its timing benefit
If your priority date is current, your employer can file the I-140 and your I-485 adjustment of status simultaneously. For ICU nurses from most countries outside India and China, EB-3 dates are often current, making concurrent filing immediately available after PERM certification.
Clarify the employer's PERM attorney arrangement upfront
Before accepting an offer, confirm who pays PERM legal fees and whether the employer uses in-house counsel or an outside firm. DOL rules prohibit employers from passing PERM costs to you, but attorney scope and timeline expectations should be agreed on before your start date.
Green Card ICU Registered Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an ICU RN role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most ICU Registered Nurse positions qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers requiring at least two years of training or experience. EB-2 applies if the role requires a master's degree or higher as a minimum qualification, which is uncommon for bedside ICU positions. Your employer's job description determines the category, not your personal credentials.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for ICU nurses?
EB-3 leads to permanent residency rather than temporary status, and it has no annual lottery. The PERM process can take 12 to 24 months before the I-140 is filed, which is longer than most H-1B visa timelines, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency. For nurses from most countries, EB-3 priority dates are current, so adjustment of status can begin promptly after PERM certification.
What is the Schedule A shortcut and does it apply to ICU nurses?
Schedule A is a DOL designation for occupations with a national labor shortage, and Registered Nurses are explicitly listed. Employers sponsoring ICU RNs under Schedule A skip the standard PERM recruitment advertising step entirely, submitting the application directly to USCIS with a pre-certification request. This shortcut typically reduces the overall PERM timeline by several months.
Where can I find ICU RN jobs that offer EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search ICU Registered Nurse openings filtered by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history. Because many hospitals sponsor nurses through the PERM process regularly, filtering by sponsorship history helps you identify employers already familiar with EB-3 filings and avoid starting the process with an employer who has never navigated PERM for a nursing role.
Can my employer start PERM before I have a U.S. nursing license?
DOL allows PERM recruitment to begin if the job description lists state licensure as a requirement, even if you don't hold it yet. The I-140 petition filed after PERM certification requires evidence that you meet all qualifications, including licensure. Employers typically time PERM to complete around the same period your NCLEX results and state license are finalized.