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Pediatric 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 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs affect nationals from high-demand countries, so filing early and locking in your priority date matters.
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Get Access To All JobsLOCATION: Hoffman Estates, IL
FACILITY: Ascension Medical Group
DEPARTMENT: Pediatric Endocrinology
SCHEDULE: Day shift | Full-time
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized diabetic education and management tools to empower long-term patient health.
- Perform responsive patient triage over the phone and in the clinic to prioritize acute care needs.
- Coordinate prior authorizations and medication refills to ensure timely access to therapies.
- The schedule is Monday - Friday, Day shift with occasional call rotation and weekly travel to our Huntley office.
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 credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing 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
- Must have 3 to 5 years of RN experience bedside.
- Prior pediatric endocrinology experience.
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
FACILITY: Ascension Medical Group
DEPARTMENT: Pediatric Endocrinology
SCHEDULE: Day shift | Full-time
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized diabetic education and management tools to empower long-term patient health.
- Perform responsive patient triage over the phone and in the clinic to prioritize acute care needs.
- Coordinate prior authorizations and medication refills to ensure timely access to therapies.
- The schedule is Monday - Friday, Day shift with occasional call rotation and weekly travel to our Huntley office.
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 credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing 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
- Must have 3 to 5 years of RN experience bedside.
- Prior pediatric endocrinology experience.
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 Pediatric Nurse
Verify your nursing credentials before applying
USCIS requires internationally trained nurses to hold a CGFNS certificate or equivalent credential evaluation confirming your foreign nursing degree meets U.S. standards. Get this done before employer conversations, since missing documentation is a common I-140 delay for foreign-trained pediatric nurses.
Target hospitals with active PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history in pediatric nursing. Children's hospitals and large health systems with established immigration programs are far more likely to absorb the PERM recruitment and legal costs than smaller outpatient clinics.
Understand how PERM recruitment requirements affect your timeline
Your employer must run a DOL-mandated recruitment test before filing PERM, advertising the role at the prevailing wage and demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers applied. This process typically takes several months before the PERM application is even submitted, so factor that into your overall green card timeline.
Confirm prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's PERM filing must list the DOL-determined prevailing wage for a pediatric nurse at your worksite location. Run the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level for your expected job title and metropolitan area before you accept an offer, so you can flag any mismatch early.
Check your O*NET occupation code for EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility
Pediatric nursing typically falls under O*NET's registered nurse classification, which supports both EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals and EB-3 for those with a bachelor's degree. Knowing your category before PERM is filed determines how your employer structures the job description and minimum requirements.
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 I-140 petition. If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you move to a same or similar nursing role without restarting the green card process.
Green Card Pediatric Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card categories cover pediatric nursing jobs?
Most pediatric nurse green card sponsorships use EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in nursing. If you hold a master's degree in nursing or at least a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, your employer can file under EB-2. Both categories require PERM labor certification before the I-140 petition can be filed with USCIS.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a pediatric nurse?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not temporary status. The process requires PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, a prevailing wage determination, and a recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers were available. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals of high-demand countries can face significant priority-date backlogs before their I-485 can be filed.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for pediatric nurses?
Search on Migrate Mate, which lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focus your outreach on children's hospitals and large academic medical centers, since they typically have dedicated immigration programs already built for nursing hires and are more experienced with the full PERM-to-residency process.
What is the PERM process and how long does it take for a pediatric nursing role?
PERM, or Program Electronic Review Management, is the Department of Labor's labor certification process. Your employer must determine the prevailing wage for your role, run a government-prescribed recruitment test to prove no qualified U.S. workers are available, and then file the PERM application. DOL processing times vary, and an audit can extend the timeline further. Build your timeline expectations around this before accepting a sponsorship offer.
Can I change pediatric nursing jobs while my green card is in process?
Two separate rules apply depending on where you are in the process. Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's I-140 so you don't lose your place in the queue. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to the same or a similar nursing occupation without restarting your case from scratch.