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Labor and delivery nurse jobs with green card sponsorship are available through U.S. hospitals and health systems willing to file PERM labor certification, I-140, and sponsor you through the EB-2 or EB-3 process to lawful permanent residence. Per-country priority date backlogs apply, so starting your sponsorship search early matters.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Hoffman Estates, IL and Chicago, IL
Facility: Ascension Saint Alexius and Ascension Saint Joseph
Department: Regional Float Pool
Schedule: Night shift l PRN l 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. l Weekend and Holiday rotation
Retirement: 403(b) plan
Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement and monitor individualized care plans to guide high-risk labor and delivery patients through safe and healthy childbirths.
- Coordinate comprehensive care across clinical disciplines to ensure mothers and infants receive seamless support during complex deliveries.
- Execute physician orders swiftly and accurately to maintain the highest standards of safety and clinical excellence for maternal patients.
- Assess comprehensive care needs and collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver consistent support across multiple regional facilities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure / Certification / Registration: Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with Cerner and EPIC experience preferred.
- Minimum of 12 to 18 months of recent labor and delivery department nursing experience with the ability to float between regional hospitals and work a minimum of six shifts in six weeks.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Location: Hoffman Estates, IL and Chicago, IL
Facility: Ascension Saint Alexius and Ascension Saint Joseph
Department: Regional Float Pool
Schedule: Night shift l PRN l 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. l Weekend and Holiday rotation
Retirement: 403(b) plan
Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement and monitor individualized care plans to guide high-risk labor and delivery patients through safe and healthy childbirths.
- Coordinate comprehensive care across clinical disciplines to ensure mothers and infants receive seamless support during complex deliveries.
- Execute physician orders swiftly and accurately to maintain the highest standards of safety and clinical excellence for maternal patients.
- Assess comprehensive care needs and collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver consistent support across multiple regional facilities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure / Certification / Registration: Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with Cerner and EPIC experience preferred.
- Minimum of 12 to 18 months of recent labor and delivery department nursing experience with the ability to float between regional hospitals and work a minimum of six shifts in six weeks.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Labor and Delivery Nurse
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
Foreign nursing credentials must be evaluated by a CGFNS-approved organization before most employers will begin the PERM process. Have your credential evaluation and NCLEX authorization in hand so sponsoring employers don't face delays at the I-140 stage.
Target hospitals with active EB-3 filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. hospitals and health systems that have actively sponsored labor and delivery nurses for employment-based green cards, so your outreach goes to employers with an established PERM and I-140 track record rather than those new to the process.
Understand how PERM recruitment tests your role
PERM requires your employer to run a genuine U.S. worker recruitment test before DOL certifies the application. For labor and delivery nurses, this means job postings, documented applicant reviews, and rejection justifications, so expect three to six months of active recruitment before your petition moves forward.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
DOL sets a prevailing wage for labor and delivery nurse roles by geographic area and experience level. Look up the current rate using the OFLC Wage Search so you know what your employer is legally required to pay and can negotiate from an informed position rather than accepting a lowball offer.
File concurrently if your priority date permits
If the Visa Bulletin shows your country's EB-3 priority date as current, ask your employer to file the I-140 and your I-485 adjustment of status concurrently. Concurrent filing lets you receive an Employment Authorization Document while USCIS adjudicates, protecting your ability to work if your employer sponsorship situation changes.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in the queue, so don't feel locked into one employer after filing.
Green Card Labor and Delivery Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a foreign labor and delivery nurse get a green card without first working on an H-1B?
Yes. You don't need an H-1B visa to pursue an employment-based green card. Many hospitals sponsor labor and delivery nurses directly through the EB-3 skilled worker or professional category. You'll still need a valid work authorization status while the PERM and I-140 process unfolds, but that can come from an H-1B, TN visa, or even a pending adjustment of status once the I-485 is filed.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a labor and delivery nurse?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with DOL, which requires a prevailing wage determination and a documented U.S. worker recruitment test. That's different from an H-1B, which uses an LCA and has a lottery. Green card backlogs also depend on your birth country's priority date, while H-1B status has a fixed six-year maximum for most workers.
How do I find hospitals actively sponsoring labor and delivery nurses for a green card?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. health systems with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history for nursing roles. Filtering by role and location helps you focus your applications on employers who have already navigated PERM and I-140 filings for similar positions, rather than trying to educate an employer about the process from scratch.
Does my nursing specialty affect which EB category I qualify for?
Labor and delivery nursing typically qualifies under EB-3 as either a professional (with a U.S. bachelor's equivalent) or a skilled worker (with at least two years of verifiable clinical experience). If you hold a master's degree in nursing or meet the EB-2 advanced-degree standard, your employer can file under EB-2 instead, which may carry a different priority date backlog depending on your birth country.
What happens to my green card case if I change hospitals after the I-140 is approved?
Your priority date stays with you once the original I-140 is approved, and a new employer can file a fresh I-140 using that same date. If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability also allows you to move to a same or similar nursing occupation without abandoning your adjustment of status case, giving you meaningful flexibility to change employers mid-process.