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RN Staff Nurse roles are among the most consistently sponsored positions in U.S. employment-based immigration. Hospitals and health systems file PERM labor certifications to support EB-3 sponsorship for internationally trained nurses, covering the full path from credential evaluation through I-140 petition and adjustment of status to permanent residency.
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Staff Nurse, RN, 12.5 hour days; 06:30-19:30
About the Job: As the Nurse, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating patient care and clinical supervision of support staff. You will assess patient health problems and needs, develop, and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.
A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Prioritize and organize the daily care of patients.
- Make patient care assignments and assist in developing treatment plans in collaboration with other clinical staff.
- Provide ongoing assessment and documentation of the patients' physical and psychosocial status from admission to discharge.
- Direct support staff to coordinate the workflow on the unit and communicate problems to unit supervisors.
- Administer medications and treatments according to facility's policies and procedures.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans for nursing diagnosis or treatment plan changes.
- Complete medication administration supervision monitors and clinical observation notes for support staff.
- Completes required documentation of nursing notes, transfer forms and other records.
- Educate patients and family members regarding medication, procedures, and treatment goals and objectives.
- Respond and intervene to emergency situations and agitated patients.
- Provide orientation and support to staff to the unit.
- Responsible for ensuring the proper safety and infection control standards are met for the unit.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What We're Looking For:
What You'll Need for Success:
- Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
- License to practice nursing in the State of Indiana as a Registered Nurse.
- Must hold and maintain a CPR certification.
- Must stay current with behavioral intervention training.
- Proficiency in computer skills and ability to learn other programs used in maintaining electronic medical records.
- Good interpersonal skills, good verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to understand and apply medical and facility terminology.
- Ability to use MS Office applications and electronic patient records.
- Ability to serve as a patient advocate.
- Knowledge of and the ability to interpret nursing and facility policies and procedures.
- Additional knowledge and/or ability may be required based on the population the facility serves such as: children, adolescents, geriatrics, etc.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role does not provide direct supervision to direct reports.
Difficulty of Work: Your work requires the performance of a full range of nursing care for patients with a wide range of medical diagnoses and varying degrees of illness. Judgment is needed in applying appropriate nursing care procedures.
Responsibility: Supervision is based on standard medical orders from the physician. However, this position is legally responsible for his/her nursing actions. You will receive limited supervision and work is reviewed for general adequacy in judgment and conformance with policy.
Personal Work Relationships: Works in collaboration with other disciplines daily. You will need to maintain a professional attitude and can communicate nursing principles to others. You will interact with patients, families, guardians, and health care representatives to educate and promote safety and welfare as allowed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPM) guidelines. You will serve as an advocate for the patient. You will need to communicate and work with support staff to promote a safe environment. This individual will be expected to partner with agency personnel and related stakeholders working towards completion of assigned functions. Exceptional customer service is provided to agency partners and/or the general public. A high level of judgement and effective communication is required during times of contact with facility residents/offenders. Partnership with relevant public agencies, federal, state & local governments and/or community leaders may be required. Facility residents or offenders may have family, friends, community partners and/or other interested parties come to the facility requesting information or to visit with the resident according to policies and procedures. This position will communicate directly with children and families on a regular basis.
Physical Effort: This role requires the ability to run short distances to provide immediate care, protection, or attention to patients or offenders. Depending on the duties performed or environment setting, frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs or ladders, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and/or similar movements may be involved. This role requires the ability to lift and transport items up to 50 lbs. with or without the assistance of equipment. This role requires above average strength when restraining one or more patients or offenders as per departmental policy and procedure. This role requires keen observational and hearing skills to stay alert for possible dangerous situations.
Working Conditions: This role performs work in an environment where exposure to gas/fumes, dust, grease, noise, vibrations and/or soiling of clothing and skin surfaces may occur. This role requires a high level of attention and safety due to work activities having risk of injury or loss of life. This role performs work in a state operated hospital facility. There is potential for exposure to infectious diseases in this role. There is potential for exposure to hazardous materials on site and/or in the lab. Operations may require this role to be available after hours (on-call) and/or work rotating shifts, evenings and weekends, or irregular hours. This role requires the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when necessary. This role may experience periods of high stress and/or pressure.
Competencies
- Critical Thinking
- Communicating Effectively
- Managing Stress
- Navigating Organizations
Job Summary
Staff Nurse, RN, 12.5 hour days; 06:30-19:30
About the Job: As the Nurse, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating patient care and clinical supervision of support staff. You will assess patient health problems and needs, develop, and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.
A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Prioritize and organize the daily care of patients.
- Make patient care assignments and assist in developing treatment plans in collaboration with other clinical staff.
- Provide ongoing assessment and documentation of the patients' physical and psychosocial status from admission to discharge.
- Direct support staff to coordinate the workflow on the unit and communicate problems to unit supervisors.
- Administer medications and treatments according to facility's policies and procedures.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans for nursing diagnosis or treatment plan changes.
- Complete medication administration supervision monitors and clinical observation notes for support staff.
- Completes required documentation of nursing notes, transfer forms and other records.
- Educate patients and family members regarding medication, procedures, and treatment goals and objectives.
- Respond and intervene to emergency situations and agitated patients.
- Provide orientation and support to staff to the unit.
- Responsible for ensuring the proper safety and infection control standards are met for the unit.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What We're Looking For:
What You'll Need for Success:
- Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
- License to practice nursing in the State of Indiana as a Registered Nurse.
- Must hold and maintain a CPR certification.
- Must stay current with behavioral intervention training.
- Proficiency in computer skills and ability to learn other programs used in maintaining electronic medical records.
- Good interpersonal skills, good verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to understand and apply medical and facility terminology.
- Ability to use MS Office applications and electronic patient records.
- Ability to serve as a patient advocate.
- Knowledge of and the ability to interpret nursing and facility policies and procedures.
- Additional knowledge and/or ability may be required based on the population the facility serves such as: children, adolescents, geriatrics, etc.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role does not provide direct supervision to direct reports.
Difficulty of Work: Your work requires the performance of a full range of nursing care for patients with a wide range of medical diagnoses and varying degrees of illness. Judgment is needed in applying appropriate nursing care procedures.
Responsibility: Supervision is based on standard medical orders from the physician. However, this position is legally responsible for his/her nursing actions. You will receive limited supervision and work is reviewed for general adequacy in judgment and conformance with policy.
Personal Work Relationships: Works in collaboration with other disciplines daily. You will need to maintain a professional attitude and can communicate nursing principles to others. You will interact with patients, families, guardians, and health care representatives to educate and promote safety and welfare as allowed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPM) guidelines. You will serve as an advocate for the patient. You will need to communicate and work with support staff to promote a safe environment. This individual will be expected to partner with agency personnel and related stakeholders working towards completion of assigned functions. Exceptional customer service is provided to agency partners and/or the general public. A high level of judgement and effective communication is required during times of contact with facility residents/offenders. Partnership with relevant public agencies, federal, state & local governments and/or community leaders may be required. Facility residents or offenders may have family, friends, community partners and/or other interested parties come to the facility requesting information or to visit with the resident according to policies and procedures. This position will communicate directly with children and families on a regular basis.
Physical Effort: This role requires the ability to run short distances to provide immediate care, protection, or attention to patients or offenders. Depending on the duties performed or environment setting, frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs or ladders, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and/or similar movements may be involved. This role requires the ability to lift and transport items up to 50 lbs. with or without the assistance of equipment. This role requires above average strength when restraining one or more patients or offenders as per departmental policy and procedure. This role requires keen observational and hearing skills to stay alert for possible dangerous situations.
Working Conditions: This role performs work in an environment where exposure to gas/fumes, dust, grease, noise, vibrations and/or soiling of clothing and skin surfaces may occur. This role requires a high level of attention and safety due to work activities having risk of injury or loss of life. This role performs work in a state operated hospital facility. There is potential for exposure to infectious diseases in this role. There is potential for exposure to hazardous materials on site and/or in the lab. Operations may require this role to be available after hours (on-call) and/or work rotating shifts, evenings and weekends, or irregular hours. This role requires the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when necessary. This role may experience periods of high stress and/or pressure.
Competencies
- Critical Thinking
- Communicating Effectively
- Managing Stress
- Navigating Organizations
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a RN Staff Nurse
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
CGFNS or an equivalent foreign credential evaluation is required before most employers can file your PERM. Having a completed evaluation ready signals to hiring managers that your case won't stall at the documentation stage.
Confirm NCLEX licensure before targeting employers
Most EB-3 nursing PERM filings require active U.S. RN licensure. Pass NCLEX and obtain state licensure before approaching sponsoring employers so your I-140 petition can be filed without delays tied to credential gaps.
Filter employers by PERM filing history
Not all hospitals sponsor green cards. Use Migrate Mate to search RN Staff Nurse roles by verified PERM filing activity, so you're applying to employers with an established sponsorship track record rather than guessing.
Understand the DOL prevailing wage before negotiating
Your PERM-sponsored offer must meet DOL's prevailing wage for your role and location. Look up your wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer to confirm the salary qualifies and won't trigger a re-filing.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires the employer to complete a documented recruitment process that typically runs 60 to 90 days before DOL filing. Ask hiring contacts where they are in that cycle so you can gauge how far out your green card case is.
Check your country's EB-3 priority date before committing
Nurses from the Philippines and India face multi-year EB-3 backlogs. Review the monthly Visa Bulletin before accepting a sponsorship offer so you understand the realistic wait between I-140 approval and your ability to adjust status.
Green Card RN Staff Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers RN Staff Nurse roles?
Most RN Staff Nurse sponsorships fall under EB-3, which covers skilled workers in roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. Some candidates with a BSN and specialized credentials may qualify under EB-2 if the employer can demonstrate the position requires an advanced degree. Either category requires PERM labor certification before the I-140 petition is filed with USCIS.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for nurses?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery cap, which creates significant uncertainty. EB-3 sponsorship leads directly to permanent residency with no lottery and no cap on the number of PERM petitions that can be filed. The tradeoff is a longer overall timeline, often two to four years or more depending on your country of birth, compared to H-1B status which can be approved in a matter of months.
Do I need NCLEX before an employer can file my PERM?
Yes, in almost all cases. Employers filing PERM for RN Staff Nurse roles must document that the position requires active RN licensure, and USCIS expects candidates to meet all stated requirements at the time of filing or upon starting work. Passing NCLEX and obtaining state licensure before your case is filed removes a major source of potential RFEs and processing delays.
Where can I find RN Staff Nurse jobs that actually sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search RN Staff Nurse openings filtered by verified PERM and EB-3 sponsorship activity, so you can focus on employers who have a documented history of filing for international nurses rather than applying broadly and asking. This is especially useful for nurses from high-backlog countries who need to start the PERM clock as early as possible.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
Changing employers before your I-140 is approved typically means starting the PERM process over with the new employer. After I-140 approval and with a priority date that is more than 180 days old, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to transfer your case to a new employer in a same or similar RN role without losing your priority date. Confirm the specifics with a licensed immigration attorney before making any job change.