Green Card Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs
Registered Nurse Operating Room roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, and some candidates with advanced credentials may qualify at the EB-2 level. Hospitals and surgical centers file on behalf of foreign RNs, leading to permanent residency rather than a temporary visa status.
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Provides leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality compassionate patient care.
Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family.
Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to health care team.
Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions.
Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.
Perform scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
Perform circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
Directly assist operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.
Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.
HOSPITAL OVERVIEW:
Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital
Compassionate Care. Advanced Medicine. Community-Focused.
Located in Southfield, Michigan, Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital is a comprehensive acute care and teaching hospital dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered healthcare. As part of Henry Ford Health, the hospital integrates advanced clinical services with medical education, research, and community engagement to meet the diverse and evolving healthcare needs of the Metro Detroit community.
- Designated as a Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center, the hospital provides advanced specialty care across cardiovascular services, oncology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women’s services, and more.
- Nationally recognized for clinical excellence, the hospital was named among America’s 50 Best Hospitals™ (2023–2025) by Healthgrades, placing it in the top 1% nationwide for consistent performance. It also earned Healthgrades’ America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care™ (2023–2025) and the Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2023–2025).
- The hospital features a 25-bed Acute Psychiatric Care Unit, providing comprehensive inpatient behavioral health services for adults ages 18 and older, and is the only hospital within the health system to receive a 4-Star CMS Quality Rating.
- Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized the hospital as a High Performer (Top 10%) in Adult Specialty rankings for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery and Orthopedics (2025–2026), based on reputation, patient outcomes, safety, and structural measures.
Your health. Our mission.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
BSN preferred.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans.
Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
2-years of previous OR experience highly preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
Health care provider certification (BCLS).
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Providence Hospitals
Department: HFPSH Surgery
Henry Ford Health Location: Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital
Shift: Day Job
* Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Provides leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality compassionate patient care.
Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family.
Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to health care team.
Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions.
Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.
Perform scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
Perform circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
Directly assist operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.
Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.
HOSPITAL OVERVIEW:
Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital
Compassionate Care. Advanced Medicine. Community-Focused.
Located in Southfield, Michigan, Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital is a comprehensive acute care and teaching hospital dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered healthcare. As part of Henry Ford Health, the hospital integrates advanced clinical services with medical education, research, and community engagement to meet the diverse and evolving healthcare needs of the Metro Detroit community.
- Designated as a Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center, the hospital provides advanced specialty care across cardiovascular services, oncology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women’s services, and more.
- Nationally recognized for clinical excellence, the hospital was named among America’s 50 Best Hospitals™ (2023–2025) by Healthgrades, placing it in the top 1% nationwide for consistent performance. It also earned Healthgrades’ America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care™ (2023–2025) and the Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2023–2025).
- The hospital features a 25-bed Acute Psychiatric Care Unit, providing comprehensive inpatient behavioral health services for adults ages 18 and older, and is the only hospital within the health system to receive a 4-Star CMS Quality Rating.
- Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized the hospital as a High Performer (Top 10%) in Adult Specialty rankings for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery and Orthopedics (2025–2026), based on reputation, patient outcomes, safety, and structural measures.
Your health. Our mission.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
BSN preferred.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans.
Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
2-years of previous OR experience highly preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
Health care provider certification (BCLS).
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Providence Hospitals
Department: HFPSH Surgery
Henry Ford Health Location: Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital
Shift: Day Job
* Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Registered Nurse Operating Room
Verify your CGFNS credentials before applying
Most hospitals won't start PERM for a foreign-trained RN until you've cleared CGFNS credential evaluation and passed NCLEX. Get both done before you target employers so sponsorship conversations don't stall at document review.
Target hospitals with active PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter for surgical centers and health systems that have filed PERM for RN Operating Room roles before. Prior filings signal an established HR process, reducing the risk of delays from inexperienced sponsorship teams.
Distinguish EB-3 sponsorship from H-1B when negotiating
EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency. When discussing sponsorship with hiring managers, clarify that PERM-based sponsorship is employer-led and structurally different from H-1B visa petitions your employer may already be familiar with.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
DOL requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the prevailing wage for your geographic area and role level. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before signing an offer letter to confirm your salary clears the DOL threshold.
Understand the PERM recruitment documentation burden
Your employer must run DOL-mandated recruitment steps and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied before filing PERM. Ask HR which steps they've completed and request a projected PERM filing date so you can track progress against your current visa expiry.
Use O*NET to align your resume to the PERM job description
PERM job descriptions must reflect actual duties, and USCIS cross-checks your petition against the O*NET profile for your SOC code. Review the O*NET profile for Registered Nurses and ensure your resume and offer letter language matches the documented specialty occupation requirements.
Green Card Registered Nurse Operating Room: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Registered Nurse Operating Room roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. OR nursing roles qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker positions requiring at least a two-year degree or training program. Most employers sponsor through PERM labor certification followed by an I-140 immigrant visa petition. Candidates with a master's degree or Board Certification in Perioperative Nursing may also qualify under EB-2, which requires demonstrating advanced-degree professional credentials.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for OR nurses?
H-1B is a temporary work visa with an annual lottery cap and a maximum initial stay, while PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship is a permanent residency pathway with no lottery and no annual cap at the petition level. The PERM process takes longer upfront, often 18 to 36 months from filing to green card approval, but results in lawful permanent residency rather than a visa that must be renewed or is subject to lottery uncertainty.
What credentials does a foreign-trained OR nurse need before an employer can start PERM?
Most U.S. hospitals require a CGFNS credential evaluation confirming your nursing degree is equivalent to a U.S. RN program, an active state nursing license, and a passing NCLEX score before they'll initiate PERM. Some facilities also require CNOR certification for operating room-specific roles. Getting these credentials in place before applying shortens the timeline between offer and PERM filing.
How can I find employers that sponsor green cards for OR nurse positions?
Search Migrate Mate to identify hospitals and surgical facilities that have filed PERM or I-140 petitions for Registered Nurse Operating Room roles. Employers with documented sponsorship history are far more likely to have HR teams familiar with the PERM process, which reduces delays and the risk of an employer withdrawing sponsorship mid-process.
Can my employer withdraw green card sponsorship after PERM is filed?
Yes. PERM and I-140 sponsorship is employer-dependent until you've held an approved I-140 and reached a certain point in the adjustment of status process. If your employer withdraws before your I-485 has been pending for 180 days and your priority date is current, you may lose your place in the queue. Targeting employers with stable sponsorship histories and asking about their retention and sponsorship commitment policies during the offer process reduces this risk.