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Staffing Specialist green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 path, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files the I-140 petition. Roles in talent acquisition, workforce planning, and recruitment operations qualify when the position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent progressive experience in human resources or a related field.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation Wilkes-Barre, PA
Job Category Nursing Support Services, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule Rotation
Work Type Part time
Department Northeast Region Nursing Float Pool Division
Date posted 10/22/2026
Job ID R-09053
Job Summary
Coordinates the staffing for inpatient nursing units. Enters and maintains unit schedules, maintains numerous nursing logs, payroll records and related demographic information.
Job Duties
- Collaborates with designated nursing unit personnel and supervisors to evaluate the staffing numbers and skill mix on every unit, every four hours.
- Determines appropriate personnel reassignments and communicates this plan with all parties involved.
- Indicates absence; records on daily work sheets and enters into time record system.
- Maintains paper file with critical contact information of all employees to ensure back-up for computer downtime.
- Ensures accurate data entry of patient acuity levels from all assigned units to provide key decision-making data.
- Maintains accurate records of float pool activity including voluntary overtime and component reassignments.
- Tracks patient companions and places according to needs.
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Position Details
- Evening/Overnight shifts scheduled between 3:00 PM and 7:30 AM
- 32 hours per week
- Specific working hours will be discussed during the interview process and will vary dependent on department needs
- Every other weekend and rotating holiday coverage required
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 1 year - Related work experience (Required)
Skills
Time Management; Working Independently; Clerical I; Computer Literacy; Communication
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Location Wilkes-Barre, PA
Job Category Nursing Support Services, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule Rotation
Work Type Part time
Department Northeast Region Nursing Float Pool Division
Date posted 10/22/2026
Job ID R-09053
Job Summary
Coordinates the staffing for inpatient nursing units. Enters and maintains unit schedules, maintains numerous nursing logs, payroll records and related demographic information.
Job Duties
- Collaborates with designated nursing unit personnel and supervisors to evaluate the staffing numbers and skill mix on every unit, every four hours.
- Determines appropriate personnel reassignments and communicates this plan with all parties involved.
- Indicates absence; records on daily work sheets and enters into time record system.
- Maintains paper file with critical contact information of all employees to ensure back-up for computer downtime.
- Ensures accurate data entry of patient acuity levels from all assigned units to provide key decision-making data.
- Maintains accurate records of float pool activity including voluntary overtime and component reassignments.
- Tracks patient companions and places according to needs.
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Position Details
- Evening/Overnight shifts scheduled between 3:00 PM and 7:30 AM
- 32 hours per week
- Specific working hours will be discussed during the interview process and will vary dependent on department needs
- Every other weekend and rotating holiday coverage required
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 1 year - Related work experience (Required)
Skills
Time Management; Working Independently; Clerical I; Computer Literacy; Communication
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Staffing Specialist
Align your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define the minimum job requirements before recruitment begins. Make sure your degree field and years of experience match the posted position exactly, since DOL will scrutinize any mismatch between your background and the advertised qualifications.
Distinguish your EB-2 and EB-3 eligibility early
Staffing Specialist roles typically qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree. If your role requires a master's degree or five years of progressive HR experience, push for an EB-2 filing to access potentially shorter priority-date backlogs depending on your country of birth.
Find green-card-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers that have sponsored green cards for Staffing Specialist and HR operations roles. The platform shows verified sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the PERM process for this occupation.
Target employers in workforce-intensive industries
Staffing agencies, healthcare systems, logistics firms, and large retailers run high-volume hiring and are more likely to maintain in-house HR infrastructure that supports PERM filings. These sectors have recurring demand for Staffing Specialists and established processes for employment-based sponsorship.
Use the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for Staffing Specialists in your metro area before you negotiate an offer, so you understand the wage floor your employer must meet to certify the application.
Protect your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's I-140 petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process from the PERM stage.
Green Card Staffing Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Staffing Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Most Staffing Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 when the role requires a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, or at least two years of specialized experience. EB-2 applies if the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or your employer can document that a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience is the standard minimum for the role.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Staffing Specialists?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status filed with USCIS using a Labor Condition Application. Green card sponsorship is a permanent immigration benefit that starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, followed by an I-140 immigrant petition and then adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals from high-demand countries may face a priority-date backlog before the final step can be completed.
What does the PERM process involve for a Staffing Specialist position?
Your employer must first obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, then conduct a mandatory recruitment test advertising the position to U.S. workers. If no qualified U.S. applicants are found, DOL certifies the PERM application. After certification, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS. You can apply for adjustment of status or consular processing once your priority date is current on the USCIS Visa Bulletin.
How do I find employers that sponsor green cards for Staffing Specialist roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based sponsorship history for HR and staffing occupations, so you can target companies that have already navigated the PERM process for roles like yours. Staffing agencies, large healthcare networks, and enterprise logistics companies tend to have dedicated HR infrastructure that makes repeat PERM filings more feasible than at smaller employers.
What happens to my green card case if I change jobs during the process?
If your I-140 has been 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 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation without restarting the PERM process, as long as the new role is in the same occupational category.