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Triage nurses with foreign credentials can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing. Hospitals and urgent care networks regularly sponsor internationally trained RNs, making triage nursing one of the more accessible pathways to U.S. permanent residency.
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12707 Enterprise Corporate - Patient Access & Care Team: NC/GA Nursing
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Triage
Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience preferred.
- Previous ambulatory and/or telephone triage experience preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; not required.
Schedule
- Full-time, Monday through Friday, day shift.
- Available shifts:
- 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- No weekend coverage required.
- Holiday coverage is required. Details regarding holiday rotation and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, self-directed Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and organizational skills. This individual must be able to effectively manage multiple priorities, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering exceptional patient care and customer service.
Proficiency in Epic, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint is highly desirable. Strong communication, collaboration, and technology skills are essential to support efficient care coordination and team-based workflows.
This position requires a dependable, proactive nurse who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, professionalism, and the ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail. The successful candidate will be committed to providing high-quality patient care and contributing positively to a collaborative healthcare team.
Pay Range:
$35.50 - $53.25
Essential Functions
- Performs telephone triage with diverse patient population.
- Assesses needed care and collaborates with patients, and others, to provide clinical solutions.
- Provides comprehensive nursing assessment in an untraditional nursing environment.
- Actively participates in team conferences and helps assess patient education needs.
- Notifies each practice, physician, and/or managed care client of all encounters with patients, parents or managed care clients regardless of follow-up needs before office opening.
- Notifies designated leadership of operational concerns.
Physical Requirements
Work requires long periods of sitting and utilizing a telephone headset. Work requires walking, standing, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Must speak English and adapt to fit the patient audience while conveying information. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Good finger dexterity. Critical thinking skills and ability to concentrate in a fast-paced environment with numerous interruptions. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient or call center conditions.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required. BSN preferred. Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of applicable state required. Must apply for and maintain a South Carolina Registered Nurse license and any other Registered Nurse licenses from states that new clients may reside in. Experience in telephone triage, pediatrics and ED triage is desired. BLS required per policy guidelines.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Assesses and directs comprehensive nursing care using telephone triage protocols. Provides and assesses effectiveness of patient family education initiatives.
Department:
12707 Enterprise Corporate - Patient Access & Care Team: NC/GA Nursing
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Triage
Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience preferred.
- Previous ambulatory and/or telephone triage experience preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; not required.
Schedule
- Full-time, Monday through Friday, day shift.
- Available shifts:
- 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- No weekend coverage required.
- Holiday coverage is required. Details regarding holiday rotation and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, self-directed Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and organizational skills. This individual must be able to effectively manage multiple priorities, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering exceptional patient care and customer service.
Proficiency in Epic, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint is highly desirable. Strong communication, collaboration, and technology skills are essential to support efficient care coordination and team-based workflows.
This position requires a dependable, proactive nurse who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, professionalism, and the ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail. The successful candidate will be committed to providing high-quality patient care and contributing positively to a collaborative healthcare team.
Pay Range:
$35.50 - $53.25
Essential Functions
- Performs telephone triage with diverse patient population.
- Assesses needed care and collaborates with patients, and others, to provide clinical solutions.
- Provides comprehensive nursing assessment in an untraditional nursing environment.
- Actively participates in team conferences and helps assess patient education needs.
- Notifies each practice, physician, and/or managed care client of all encounters with patients, parents or managed care clients regardless of follow-up needs before office opening.
- Notifies designated leadership of operational concerns.
Physical Requirements
Work requires long periods of sitting and utilizing a telephone headset. Work requires walking, standing, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Must speak English and adapt to fit the patient audience while conveying information. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Good finger dexterity. Critical thinking skills and ability to concentrate in a fast-paced environment with numerous interruptions. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient or call center conditions.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required. BSN preferred. Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of applicable state required. Must apply for and maintain a South Carolina Registered Nurse license and any other Registered Nurse licenses from states that new clients may reside in. Experience in telephone triage, pediatrics and ED triage is desired. BLS required per policy guidelines.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Assesses and directs comprehensive nursing care using telephone triage protocols. Provides and assesses effectiveness of patient family education initiatives.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Triage Nurse
Verify your CGFNS credentials before applying
Most PERM-sponsoring hospitals require Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) certification or a state board-approved credential evaluation before initiating the labor certification process. Have this completed before you start targeting employers.
Target hospital systems with active PERM filings
Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify hospital networks that have filed labor certifications for RN or triage nurse roles in the past 24 months. Repeat filers have established immigration counsel and faster internal processes.
Search green card sponsorship jobs on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter triage nurse roles specifically by employers with EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship history, so you're not wasting applications on facilities that only offer H-1B visa or no sponsorship at all.
Clarify EB-3 vs EB-2 with your prospective employer
Most triage nurse roles qualify under EB-3 as professional positions requiring a BSN. If you hold a master's degree in nursing or a clinical specialty, ask whether the employer will support an EB-2 filing, which has shorter backlogs for most countries.
Understand the PERM recruitment window timing
Your employer must complete DOL-mandated recruitment steps within 180 days before filing the PERM application. Confirm the employer has started this window before you give notice at your current position, as delays at this stage are common.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
PERM requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the prevailing wage for triage nurses in the specific metropolitan area where you'll work. Cross-check your offer against the OFLC Wage Search before signing, since a below-prevailing-wage offer will trigger a DOL audit.
Green Card Triage Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Do triage nurse roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Triage nurse positions almost always qualify under EB-3 as professional roles requiring at minimum a BSN degree and active RN licensure. If you hold a master's degree in nursing or a clinical nursing specialty, some employers will support an EB-2 filing for advanced-degree professionals, which may have more favorable priority date movement depending on your country of birth.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a triage nurse?
Green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent residency, not a temporary status. There is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level, and the employer's obligation runs through adjustment of status approval rather than expiring after a set visa period. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 filing typically takes one to three years before you can file for adjustment of status, compared to the faster but temporary H-1B route.
What credential documents do I need before a hospital will start the PERM process for me?
Most sponsoring hospitals require an active RN license in the state where you'll work, a CGFNS certificate or state-accepted credential evaluation, passing NCLEX scores, and English language test results such as IELTS or TOEFL if your nursing education was not conducted in English. Some facilities also require ACLS or TNCC certification before initiating the PERM labor certification filing.
How do I find triage nurse jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search triage nurse roles specifically filtered by employers with EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on facilities that have already demonstrated willingness to go through the PERM process rather than those that only support temporary work visas.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed but before my green card is approved?
Yes, with important conditions. Once your I-140 petition has been approved and your priority date is current or you've been waiting more than 180 days after I-485 filing, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar triage nursing role without losing your place in the green card queue. Consult an immigration attorney before accepting a new offer during this window.