H-1B Visa Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs

Acute Care Nurse Practitioners work in high-acuity settings where H-1B visa sponsorship is common among large hospital systems and academic medical centers. Your advanced practice license, DEA registration, and specialty certification all factor into how employers structure your petition and prevailing wage level.

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Overview

Open Jobs192+
Work Type98% On-site
Top LocationHouston, TX
Most JobsHouston Methodist

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NYU Langone Health
Pediatric Acute Care NP or PA
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NYU Langone Health
New 15h ago
Pediatric Acute Care NP or PA
NYU Langone Health
New York, New York
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$152k - $182k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
New 15h ago
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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INTEGRIS Health
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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INTEGRIS Health
New 18h ago
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
INTEGRIS Health
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Baylor Scott & White Health
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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Baylor Scott & White Health
Added 1d ago
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Baylor Scott & White Health
Waco, Texas
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
On-Site
None
10,000+

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UF Health
Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C or Acute Care NP)
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UF Health
Added 2d ago
Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C or Acute Care NP)
UF Health
Saint Augustine, Florida
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Verify your APRN license transfers across states

H-1B approval depends on maintaining an active, unrestricted APRN license in the state where you'll practice. Confirm your credentials are accepted by that state board before your employer files the LCA with DOL.

Match your specialty certification to the SOC code

USCIS adjudicators scrutinize whether your ACNPC-AG or AGACNP-BC certification aligns with the employer's stated SOC code. A mismatch between your acute care specialty and the job description is a common RFE trigger.

Search LCA filings on Migrate Mate by hospital system

Filter by Acute Care Nurse Practitioner roles to see which hospital systems have active LCA filings. This surfaces employers already set up to sponsor H-1B petitions, saving you from cold-targeting systems with no filing history.

Target teaching hospitals and Level I trauma centers

Academic medical centers and Level I trauma centers hire ACNPs at higher volumes and typically have in-house immigration counsel, making them far more experienced at navigating H-1B paperwork for advanced practice roles.

Confirm the employer's H-1B filing window for your start date

USCIS caps H-1B petitions are subject to an April 1 filing window for October 1 start dates. If your offer comes late in the cycle, ask whether premium processing is available to meet your contract's start date.

Request the prevailing wage tier before signing your offer

Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your SOC code and metro area. Employers must pay at or above the applicable level, and understanding this protects you in offer negotiations.

H-1B Visa Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes. USCIS classifies ACNP positions as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a Master of Science in Nursing with a clinical concentration, plus national certification and state APRN licensure. The role's theoretical and practical complexity satisfies the degree-requirement standard USCIS applies when evaluating H-1B petitions.

Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners?

Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and Veterans Affairs facilities are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for ACNP roles. Smaller community hospitals sponsor less frequently because they lack dedicated immigration counsel. Migrate Mate lets you search verified LCA filings by employer so you can prioritize outreach to systems with an active sponsorship track record.

Does my DEA registration affect my H-1B petition as an ACNP?

Your DEA registration doesn't directly affect the H-1B petition itself, but it affects your ability to start work on day one. Employers in prescribing-heavy ACNP roles often delay onboarding until your DEA number is active in the new state, which can complicate your employment start date relative to your H-1B approval notice.

Can I switch ACNP employers after my H-1B is approved?

Yes, under H-1B portability rules you can start working for a new employer once they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval. The new employer must be in a specialty occupation role consistent with your ACNP credentials, and you must have been maintaining valid H-1B status with your prior employer.

What happens to my H-1B status if my APRN license lapses or is under review?

Your H-1B status requires that you maintain the qualifications underlying your specialty occupation classification. If your APRN license lapses, is suspended, or comes under board review, you may no longer be authorized to perform the duties your petition describes. Notify your employer's immigration counsel immediately, as USCIS can revoke an approved petition if the license requirement is no longer met.