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Nurse Resident roles at U.S. hospital systems increasingly come with EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, covering your I-140 petition and adjustment of status. Hospitals filing PERM for nursing graduates treat residency programs as direct pathways to permanent employment, making sponsorship a built-in expectation rather than an afterthought.
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Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a “Best Regional Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report and selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare. We are an award-winning, full-service medical/surgical facility that has been serving the residents of southwest Orange County and Orlando’s growing tourist population since 1985. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine.
In 2025, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital opened the onsite Team Member Wellness Center, designed to support employee health and well-being. The center features a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and wellness activities - making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.
TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE ORLANDO HEALTH - DR. P. PHILLIPS HOSPITAL
- Onsite State-of-the-art gym and wellness center!
The center offers a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and a variety of wellness activities—making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift.
- Competitive Pay
Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
- All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)
Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
- Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer
Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2024.
- Employee-centric
Dr. P. Phillips Hospital has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.
Responsibilities:
Administers patient care in an area within a hospital or inpatient/observation setting, where acute care patients receive active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post intervention with assessment. This position is intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Administers bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
- Assesses patients’ needs and develops/revises individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses. Evaluates patients’ progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
- Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
- Functions as an advocate for patients and their families.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit/department.
- Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
- Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.
- Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs.
- Coordinates patient care for a defined group and delegates tasks appropriately to team members.
- Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner, meeting all required and regulatory standards. This includes, but is not limited to, patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
- Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and the use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Nursing school graduate.
- Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or valid Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license.
- Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
- ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Experience
None.
Position Summary:
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a “Best Regional Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report and selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare. We are an award-winning, full-service medical/surgical facility that has been serving the residents of southwest Orange County and Orlando’s growing tourist population since 1985. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine.
In 2025, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital opened the onsite Team Member Wellness Center, designed to support employee health and well-being. The center features a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and wellness activities - making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.
TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE ORLANDO HEALTH - DR. P. PHILLIPS HOSPITAL
- Onsite State-of-the-art gym and wellness center!
The center offers a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and a variety of wellness activities—making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift.
- Competitive Pay
Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
- All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)
Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
- Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer
Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2024.
- Employee-centric
Dr. P. Phillips Hospital has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.
Responsibilities:
Administers patient care in an area within a hospital or inpatient/observation setting, where acute care patients receive active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post intervention with assessment. This position is intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Administers bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
- Assesses patients’ needs and develops/revises individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses. Evaluates patients’ progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
- Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
- Functions as an advocate for patients and their families.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit/department.
- Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
- Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.
- Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs.
- Coordinates patient care for a defined group and delegates tasks appropriately to team members.
- Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner, meeting all required and regulatory standards. This includes, but is not limited to, patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
- Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and the use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Nursing school graduate.
- Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or valid Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license.
- Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
- ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Experience
None.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Nurse Resident
Verify your NCLEX and credential equivalency early
PERM sponsorship for nurse residents requires your foreign nursing credentials to clear CGFNS certification and state board approval before your employer can file. Start credential evaluation six to twelve months before your target start date.
Target hospital systems with PERM filing histories
Large academic medical centers and nonprofit hospital networks file PERM for nursing roles far more consistently than smaller clinics. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to confirm a hospital has sponsored nurses before approaching their recruitment team.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Searching for nurse resident roles that include green card sponsorship is faster when employer filing history is already surfaced. Migrate Mate shows which hospital systems have active PERM and I-140 records, so you target verified sponsors from the start.
Confirm the employer will cover PERM attorney fees
DOL rules prohibit employers from passing PERM filing costs to the sponsored worker. Ask recruiting coordinators directly whether their legal team handles the full PERM and I-140 filing at no cost to you before accepting any offer.
Request an EB-3 sponsorship timeline at the offer stage
Ask how long after your residency start date the hospital typically files the PERM application. Some hospitals initiate PERM at 90 days, others wait until you convert to a permanent staff position, which affects your priority date and overall green card timeline.
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Find Nurse Resident JobsNurse Resident Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a nurse resident position qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Nurse resident roles typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker or professional category, and registered nursing is listed on DOL's Schedule A shortage occupation list. Schedule A status means your employer can skip the standard PERM labor market test, which shortens the filing timeline. Your employer files the PERM application, then the I-140 immigrant petition, followed by your adjustment of status or consular processing.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for nurse residents?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary, capped annually, and subject to a lottery for most applicants. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residency with no annual lottery. Nurses from most countries face minimal visa backlogs at the EB-3 level, and because nursing qualifies under Schedule A, the PERM process moves faster than it does for non-shortage occupations. The end result is permanent status, not a renewable temporary visa.
How can I find nurse resident jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for foreign professionals seeking employment-based green card sponsorship. You can search nurse resident roles and filter by employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing histories, so you're not guessing whether a hospital will sponsor you. Targeting employers with documented sponsorship records saves significant time during your job search.
What credentials do I need before an employer can start the PERM process for a nurse resident role?
You'll need to pass the NCLEX-RN, hold a valid state nursing license, and complete a CGFNS credentials evaluation if you trained outside the United States. Some states also require an occupational English proficiency test such as IELTS or OET. Your employer cannot file the PERM application until these credentials are in order, so completing them before you begin your job search puts you in the strongest position.
Can I switch hospitals after my employer files my PERM application?
Changing employers before your I-140 is approved generally restarts the PERM process, including a new filing date and a new priority date. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current or close, USCIS portability rules under AC21 may allow you to change to a same-or-similar nursing role without losing your place in line. Discuss any job change with the sponsoring employer's immigration attorney before making a decision.
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