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Surgical nurse green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition. Hospital systems and surgical centers routinely sponsor foreign-trained nurses, but per-country backlogs and credentialing timelines make early preparation essential.
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Get Access To All JobsLOCATION: Indianapolis, IN
FACILITY: Ascension St. Vincent
DEPARTMENT/SPECIALTY: Multispecialty Surgical
SCHEDULE: Day shift | Full-time
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
You will gain professional growth, decision-making, mentoring, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Provide inpatient care after surgery for highly acute surgical oncology patients (including head and neck) and general surgery patients, which encompasses pain management, drain/tube care, wound care, ambulation, discharge teaching, and medical management for general surgery patients awaiting an operation.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION
- Required Credential(s):
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- One or more of the following:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Instructor specializing in Basic Life Support obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
LOCATION: Indianapolis, IN
FACILITY: Ascension St. Vincent
DEPARTMENT/SPECIALTY: Multispecialty Surgical
SCHEDULE: Day shift | Full-time
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
You will gain professional growth, decision-making, mentoring, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Provide inpatient care after surgery for highly acute surgical oncology patients (including head and neck) and general surgery patients, which encompasses pain management, drain/tube care, wound care, ambulation, discharge teaching, and medical management for general surgery patients awaiting an operation.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION
- Required Credential(s):
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- One or more of the following:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Instructor specializing in Basic Life Support obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Surgical Nurse
Verify your credentials before applying
PERM requires your employer to document that you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Have your nursing credentials evaluated by a credential assessment body and confirm your NCLEX pass status before any employer begins the labor certification process.
Target hospital systems with PERM history
Use Migrate Mate to search surgical nurse roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to systems already familiar with the PERM recruitment and prevailing wage requirements rather than educating a first-time sponsor.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your role and location throughout the green card process. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and metro area so you know the wage floor before you receive or accept an offer.
Ask about the employer's PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires the employer to run a full U.S. recruitment test, including job postings and documentation, before filing with DOL. Ask during the offer stage whether the employer has begun this process or plans to, since delays here push back your priority date.
File your I-140 as soon as PERM certifies
Once PERM certification comes through, push your employer to file the I-140 petition with USCIS promptly. Your priority date locks in at I-140 filing, and for nationals of high-demand countries, every month of delay adds to a potentially long wait for visa number availability.
Know your AC21 portability rights before switching jobs
If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. Surgical nursing roles generally qualify as substantially similar across hospital employers.
Green Card Surgical Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Do surgical nurses qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most surgical nurse positions qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in nursing or skilled workers with at least two years of experience. If you hold a master's degree in nursing or a clinical specialty, your employer may be able to structure the role as an EB-2 advanced-degree position, but this depends on how the job requirements are defined in the PERM application.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for surgical nurses?
Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residence, not a temporary work status with an expiration date. The process involves PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and then adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries may wait years before a visa number becomes available, unlike H-1B visa which has an annual cap and lottery but grants status quickly once approved.
How do I find hospital employers who actively sponsor surgical nurses for green cards?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history for nursing roles. Focusing on systems that have already completed PERM filings for surgical nurses means you're targeting employers who understand the process, reducing the risk that an offer falls apart because the employer is unwilling to absorb the time and cost of labor certification.
What does the PERM process require from my employer for a surgical nurse role?
PERM requires the employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct a good-faith U.S. recruitment test including job postings and documentation, demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker applied, and file the ETA-9089 application with the Department of Labor. The employer must also pay you at least the prevailing wage for your role and geographic area throughout the process and while you hold the sponsored position.
Can I change hospitals after my green card sponsorship has started?
Yes, but the timing matters. Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a substantially similar occupation without losing your priority date. If you change jobs before that 180-day threshold, your current sponsorship process generally cannot continue and you would need a new employer to restart the PERM and I-140 process.