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Perioperative nurse green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 requires 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 choosing the right employer matters significantly for your path to lawful permanent residence.
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Lead with Purpose. Make a Lasting Impact on Patient Care.
Are you an experienced perioperative nursing leader looking for an opportunity where your expertise truly matters? At Ocean Beach Health, you'll lead a dedicated surgical services team, help shape exceptional patient outcomes, and enjoy the unique lifestyle of Washington's beautiful Long Beach Peninsula.
If you're passionate about operational excellence, staff development, and delivering outstanding perioperative care, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Perioperative Nurse Manager oversees departmental operations, staff, and processes across Pre-Admission Testing (PAT), Preoperative and Postoperative care, Discharge Planning, the Operating Room, Decontamination, Sterile Processing, department-related Materials Management, and Anesthesia services. The role promotes high-quality care and excellent patient outcomes by managing capital and FTE budgets; human resources; daily patient and monthly staff schedules; payroll; policies, procedures, and standards of care; medical record documentation; and regulatory compliance. The manager also provides bedside support, and staff breaks, maintains collaborative and well-informed relationships with providers, and may occasionally be assigned on-call duties.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Family-feel culture with collaborative mentorship
- Meaningful work that directly supports patient care
- Opportunity to grow your skills in a healthcare environment
- Live and work on the beautiful Long Beach Peninsula on the Washington Coast
Benefits That Support You
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 5+ weeks of paid time off in your first year
- 10 paid holidays
- 8 paid volunteer hours annually
- Short-term disability coverage
- Retirement plan with a 5% employer match after one year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- And more
Education, Experience & Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing program
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Washington
- Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience in a perioperative setting
- Progressive leadership experience such as Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or similar leadership role
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months of hire
- Certified in a Perioperative Nursing specialty such as Certified Nurse of the Operating Room (CNOR), Certified Peri-Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN), Certified Ambulatory Peri-Anesthesia Nurse (CAPA) preferred.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Develop staffing plans that meet the needs of patients, the department, and providers, including identifying and communicating provider unavailability.
- Collaborate with clinic management to oversee the Nurse Navigator's daily workflow and processes affecting surgeons' clinic practices, including patient assessment interviews, scheduling, referral assessment, pre-admission testing (PAT), anesthesia and other consultations, and the operating room schedule.
- Enters staff, anesthesia, and surgeon schedules, including daily and on-call coverage, into Teams in a timely manner.
- Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and providers.
- Promotes team building, effective teamwork, clear communication, and cooperation.
- Standardizes processes by ensuring policies and procedures remain current, align with regulations and standards of care, and are reviewed by staff and providers as applicable.
- Provides ongoing education related to departmental roles and responsibilities.
- Communicates departmental and facility decisions, policy and procedure changes, and future plans to appropriate stakeholders.
- Participates in the on-call schedule as needed.
- Enters applicable quality data monthly and participates in reviewing and addressing safety reports, including patient complaints and unusual events.
- Responsible for hiring, disciplinary actions, and terminations in consultation with Human Resources.
- Complies with applicable union agreements when addressing staffing, roles, workplace conflicts, and related matters.
Equal Opportunity & Pre-Employment Requirements
Ocean Beach Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our patients, residents, and staff, all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening. This screening includes testing for marijuana, in accordance with applicable laws and our organizational policies.
For more information, please contact HR at employment@oceanbeachhospital.com.
Perioperative Nurse Manager, FT
Lead with Purpose. Make a Lasting Impact on Patient Care.
Are you an experienced perioperative nursing leader looking for an opportunity where your expertise truly matters? At Ocean Beach Health, you'll lead a dedicated surgical services team, help shape exceptional patient outcomes, and enjoy the unique lifestyle of Washington's beautiful Long Beach Peninsula.
If you're passionate about operational excellence, staff development, and delivering outstanding perioperative care, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Perioperative Nurse Manager oversees departmental operations, staff, and processes across Pre-Admission Testing (PAT), Preoperative and Postoperative care, Discharge Planning, the Operating Room, Decontamination, Sterile Processing, department-related Materials Management, and Anesthesia services. The role promotes high-quality care and excellent patient outcomes by managing capital and FTE budgets; human resources; daily patient and monthly staff schedules; payroll; policies, procedures, and standards of care; medical record documentation; and regulatory compliance. The manager also provides bedside support, and staff breaks, maintains collaborative and well-informed relationships with providers, and may occasionally be assigned on-call duties.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Family-feel culture with collaborative mentorship
- Meaningful work that directly supports patient care
- Opportunity to grow your skills in a healthcare environment
- Live and work on the beautiful Long Beach Peninsula on the Washington Coast
Benefits That Support You
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 5+ weeks of paid time off in your first year
- 10 paid holidays
- 8 paid volunteer hours annually
- Short-term disability coverage
- Retirement plan with a 5% employer match after one year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- And more
Education, Experience & Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing program
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Washington
- Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience in a perioperative setting
- Progressive leadership experience such as Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or similar leadership role
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months of hire
- Certified in a Perioperative Nursing specialty such as Certified Nurse of the Operating Room (CNOR), Certified Peri-Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN), Certified Ambulatory Peri-Anesthesia Nurse (CAPA) preferred.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Develop staffing plans that meet the needs of patients, the department, and providers, including identifying and communicating provider unavailability.
- Collaborate with clinic management to oversee the Nurse Navigator's daily workflow and processes affecting surgeons' clinic practices, including patient assessment interviews, scheduling, referral assessment, pre-admission testing (PAT), anesthesia and other consultations, and the operating room schedule.
- Enters staff, anesthesia, and surgeon schedules, including daily and on-call coverage, into Teams in a timely manner.
- Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and providers.
- Promotes team building, effective teamwork, clear communication, and cooperation.
- Standardizes processes by ensuring policies and procedures remain current, align with regulations and standards of care, and are reviewed by staff and providers as applicable.
- Provides ongoing education related to departmental roles and responsibilities.
- Communicates departmental and facility decisions, policy and procedure changes, and future plans to appropriate stakeholders.
- Participates in the on-call schedule as needed.
- Enters applicable quality data monthly and participates in reviewing and addressing safety reports, including patient complaints and unusual events.
- Responsible for hiring, disciplinary actions, and terminations in consultation with Human Resources.
- Complies with applicable union agreements when addressing staffing, roles, workplace conflicts, and related matters.
Equal Opportunity & Pre-Employment Requirements
Ocean Beach Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our patients, residents, and staff, all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening. This screening includes testing for marijuana, in accordance with applicable laws and our organizational policies.
For more information, please contact HR at employment@oceanbeachhospital.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Perioperative Nurse
Verify your credentials meet EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. If you hold a Bachelor of Nursing plus substantial OR-specific experience, document each role carefully before your employer files. USCIS scrutinizes whether the experience qualifies as progressive rather than lateral.
Target hospitals with active PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. hospitals with verified green card sponsorship history for perioperative nursing roles, so you're applying to employers already familiar with the PERM recruitment and prevailing wage process rather than starting from scratch.
Confirm your CGFNS credentials before recruitment begins
Many hospitals require Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools certification before initiating PERM. The DOL recruitment test must run before PERM is filed, so delays in CGFNS evaluation can push back your employer's entire labor certification timeline. Start the credentialing process well before accepting an offer.
Understand how the PERM recruitment test works
Your employer must conduct a genuine recruitment test before filing PERM with the Department of Labor, advertising the perioperative nurse role and documenting why any U.S. applicants were not hired. This process takes several months and must be completed before the PERM application is submitted.
Check the prevailing wage for your specific OR setting
Perioperative nurse prevailing wages vary by subspecialty, shift type, and metropolitan area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level your employer must certify before filing PERM. A mismatch between your offered salary and the prevailing wage determination can stall or invalidate the application.
Protect your priority date if you change employers
Once your original employer's 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 also allows you to change to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in the queue.
Green Card Perioperative Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship for perioperative nurses differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, which requires a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test. After PERM is certified, your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no lottery, but per-country backlogs can create significant wait times for nationals of high-demand countries.
Do perioperative nurses qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most perioperative nurses qualify under EB-3 as professionals with a bachelor's degree or as skilled workers with at least two years of specialized experience. EB-2 sponsorship is available if you hold a master's degree in nursing or can demonstrate a bachelor's degree combined with five years of progressive, OR-specific experience that USCIS accepts as equivalent to an advanced degree.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for perioperative nursing roles?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. hospitals and health systems with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history for nursing roles. Focusing on employers who have already navigated the PERM process for similar positions saves time and reduces the risk of partnering with an employer unfamiliar with the sponsorship requirements.
How long does the PERM labor certification process take for a perioperative nurse role?
PERM involves a prevailing wage determination request to the Department of Labor, a recruitment test period, and then the PERM application itself. The full process typically spans several months before the application is even filed, and DOL processing adds additional time. Per-country priority date backlogs mean your total wait for a green card can extend well beyond the PERM stage.
Can I change hospitals after my employer starts the green card process?
Yes, in two circumstances. If your I-140 has been approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition, so you don't lose your place in the queue. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation, including a different perioperative nursing role at a new hospital, without abandoning your pending case.