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Get Access To All JobsApplications will be received until May 11, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.
About this job: The Float School Nurse collaborates with other school and health care staff to maintain a safe and healthy environment and promote an optimal level of wellness to enhance the educational process of students. The Float School Nurse will travel from school to school, depending on student needs.
Must be willing to be assigned to any school across the district - These positions are based on need, anywhere inside DPS district region.
What DPS Offers You: A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Competitive Teacher/SSP Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
- Prioritizes school health services needs based on length of assignment, and time of year (beginning of the year, mid-year, end of the year)
- Provides training, supervision, and delegation for CNAs UAPs, staff coverage for the health office, and field trips
- Works to provide care coverage for school nurse assignments, as well as for medical dedicated adult support (1:1) assignments
- Works to remove, modify, or reduce health related barriers to learning
- Provides well student care, health care, first aid, immunizations, and assistance to students at assigned school
- Performs screenings for vision, hearing, height and weight, and/or other conditions and makes referrals and follow-ups to primary care giver
- Creates health care plans, and provides expertise for evaluation, review and writing of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and Section 504 Plans, in collaboration with school IEP and Section 504 teams
- Updates and maintains all student health records using District health documentation software systems
- Provides coverage based on school and department needs at schools within the District
- Promote an optimal level of wellness to enhance the educational process of students
- Work to remove, modify or reduce health-related barriers to learning
- Provide well student care, health care, first aid, immunizations and assistance to students at assigned school
- Perform screenings for scoliosis, vision, hearing, height and weight, and/or other conditions and make referrals and follow-up
- Complete, update, and maintain student records (accident reports, health records) using District software systems, and complete and submit reports
- May supervise health paraprofessionals and other health staff in assigned locations
- May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement (this is for coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, etc. for Dept. of Labor laws)
- Other duties as assigned
What You’ll Need:
- Have a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (If you do NOT have a BSN, you must have three (3) or more years of licensed, practical experience as an RN with school-aged children in order for the district to sign off on a temporary license AND at the time of hire, you must be able to show proof of enrollment in a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing program and agree to finish the program during the next three years, during your probationary period with CDE. This also includes any agency nurses hired.)
- Possess an Active Current Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License - School Nurse endorsement - In the State of Colorado. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
- Be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of Colorado.
- Possess a current BLS certificate for Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and be able to renew it as required.
- Valid Colorado driver’s license and ability to meet District insurability requirements is required
- Previous school nursing experience is preferred
- Have a National School Nurse Certification, which is highly desired.
- Knowledge with Google products including Docs, Sheets and Gmail
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Effective communication skills; both verbal and written
- Strong attention to detail
- Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
- Professional behavior and the ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
- Work collaboratively with others on a team
- Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel to multiple schools sites in a week
- Bilingual in Spanish or another language preferred and may be required for some positions
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
Applications will be received until May 11, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.
About this job: The Float School Nurse collaborates with other school and health care staff to maintain a safe and healthy environment and promote an optimal level of wellness to enhance the educational process of students. The Float School Nurse will travel from school to school, depending on student needs.
Must be willing to be assigned to any school across the district - These positions are based on need, anywhere inside DPS district region.
What DPS Offers You: A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Competitive Teacher/SSP Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
- Prioritizes school health services needs based on length of assignment, and time of year (beginning of the year, mid-year, end of the year)
- Provides training, supervision, and delegation for CNAs UAPs, staff coverage for the health office, and field trips
- Works to provide care coverage for school nurse assignments, as well as for medical dedicated adult support (1:1) assignments
- Works to remove, modify, or reduce health related barriers to learning
- Provides well student care, health care, first aid, immunizations, and assistance to students at assigned school
- Performs screenings for vision, hearing, height and weight, and/or other conditions and makes referrals and follow-ups to primary care giver
- Creates health care plans, and provides expertise for evaluation, review and writing of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and Section 504 Plans, in collaboration with school IEP and Section 504 teams
- Updates and maintains all student health records using District health documentation software systems
- Provides coverage based on school and department needs at schools within the District
- Promote an optimal level of wellness to enhance the educational process of students
- Work to remove, modify or reduce health-related barriers to learning
- Provide well student care, health care, first aid, immunizations and assistance to students at assigned school
- Perform screenings for scoliosis, vision, hearing, height and weight, and/or other conditions and make referrals and follow-up
- Complete, update, and maintain student records (accident reports, health records) using District software systems, and complete and submit reports
- May supervise health paraprofessionals and other health staff in assigned locations
- May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement (this is for coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, etc. for Dept. of Labor laws)
- Other duties as assigned
What You’ll Need:
- Have a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (If you do NOT have a BSN, you must have three (3) or more years of licensed, practical experience as an RN with school-aged children in order for the district to sign off on a temporary license AND at the time of hire, you must be able to show proof of enrollment in a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing program and agree to finish the program during the next three years, during your probationary period with CDE. This also includes any agency nurses hired.)
- Possess an Active Current Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License - School Nurse endorsement - In the State of Colorado. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
- Be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of Colorado.
- Possess a current BLS certificate for Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and be able to renew it as required.
- Valid Colorado driver’s license and ability to meet District insurability requirements is required
- Previous school nursing experience is preferred
- Have a National School Nurse Certification, which is highly desired.
- Knowledge with Google products including Docs, Sheets and Gmail
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Effective communication skills; both verbal and written
- Strong attention to detail
- Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
- Professional behavior and the ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
- Work collaboratively with others on a team
- Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel to multiple schools sites in a week
- Bilingual in Spanish or another language preferred and may be required for some positions
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a School Nurse
Verify your credentials before applying
CGFNS certification and a state RN license are prerequisites before any employer can file your PERM application. Start the credential evaluation early because state boards vary widely in processing timelines, and some require NCLEX retesting for foreign-trained nurses.
Target school districts with E-Verify enrollment
Public school districts enrolled in E-Verify are already set up to hire and sponsor foreign workers. Filter your search to districts in states with teacher and nurse shortages, where PERM filings for school nurses appear most frequently in DOL disclosure data.
Search green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find school districts and K-12 healthcare staffing firms with active green card sponsorship history. Filtering by EB-3 petition history narrows your list to employers already familiar with the PERM process for nursing roles.
Clarify the PERM timeline during offer negotiations
PERM labor certification currently takes 12 to 18 months at the DOL before the I-140 can be filed. Ask your prospective employer directly whether they have immigration counsel on retainer and whether they have filed PERM for nurses before.
Understand how EB-3 prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for school nurses in their specific county, which you can look up yourself using the OFLC Wage Search. Accepting a lower salary could invalidate your PERM filing even after approval.
Request concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing if eligible
If your priority date is current when PERM is approved, ask your employer's immigration attorney about filing the I-140 and I-485 concurrently. This can shorten your total wait to a green card by several months compared to sequential filing.
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Find School Nurse JobsSchool Nurse Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do School Nurse roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most school nurse positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a BSN and active RN licensure. EB-2 sponsorship is possible for advanced-degree professionals, such as those holding an MSN or specialty certification in school nursing, if the employer documents that the role genuinely requires that advanced degree.
How is PERM green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a school nurse?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status tied to one employer. There is no annual lottery, so EB-3 petitions for most nationalities face no cap uncertainty the way H-1B registrations do. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification plus I-140 adjudication typically adds 18 to 30 months before adjustment of status can be approved.
Which types of employers sponsor green cards for school nurses?
Public school districts, charter school networks, and K-12 health services contractors are the most active sponsors. Large urban districts in states with documented nurse shortages file the most PERM applications. Some private and parochial schools also sponsor, though less frequently because they carry the full legal and filing cost without state reimbursement programs.
How can I find school nurse jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for employers with employment-based green card filing history, so you're not cold-applying to districts that have never sponsored a foreign worker. Filtering by EB-3 petition history and job title narrows results to sponsors who already understand the PERM process for nursing roles.
Can I work while my green card application is pending as a school nurse?
Yes. Once your I-485 adjustment of status application is pending, USCIS allows you to apply for an Employment Authorization Document, letting you continue working even if your underlying visa status changes. Many school nurses also maintain H-1B or TN status as a backup during the adjustment period to preserve employer-specific work authorization.
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