H-1B Visa Adult Nurse Practitioner Jobs
Adult Nurse Practitioner jobs attract H-1B visa sponsorship from health systems, federally qualified health centers, and multisite clinic groups. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation because NP licensure requires a master's or doctoral degree in nursing. Employers file a certified LCA and I-129 petition before you start, and initial status runs up to three years.
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Northern Light Acadia Hospital is seeking a full-time psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) to join our established Adult Inpatient Psychiatry team in Bangor, Maine. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to practice in a highly collaborative environment alongside experienced psychiatrists, PMHNPs, social workers, nurses, and other behavioral health professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional psychiatric care to adults across Maine.
Position Highlights:
- Monday – Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment planning for the adult inpatient population
- Provide evidence-based psychiatric care through medication management, psychotherapy, and other therapeutic interventions
- Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, nursing staff, social workers, discharge planners, and medical practitioners to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care
- Actively engage patients and families in treatment decisions, goals, and discharge planning
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives that promote patient safety, clinical excellence, and positive outcomes
- Work within a supportive, team-oriented environment that values professional growth and clinical collaboration
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
- $130,480 - $136,375 annual base salary.
- The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, including but not limited to call pay, leadership stipends, etc.
WHY JOIN NORTHERN LIGHT ACADIA HOSPITAL?
- Comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, health and wellness benefits, and an employer-matched retirement plan
- Competitive student loan repayment program
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and professional development support
- Collegial, team-based environment within one of Maine’s leading behavioral health organizations
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is a regional, acute care psychiatric teaching hospital that is the hub of a comprehensive Behavioral Health service line within the Northern Light Health system. We provide inpatient and outpatient behavioral healthcare for children, teens, and adults in communities throughout the state while specializing in the treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders. Additionally, we offer innovative programming in the form of behavioral health home, integrated behavioral healthcare in primary care practices, general hospital psychiatry, and an extensive telepsychiatry network. We are proud to be the only New England partner for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Please visit Northern Light Acadia Hospital - About Us to learn more!
For more information, please contact:
Kayla Rodriguez, CPRP
ProviderCareers@northernlight.org
Call (207) 973-5358 or text Adult IP PMHNP (207) 560-0133
INTRODUCTION
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is seeking a full-time psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) to join our established Adult Inpatient Psychiatry team in Bangor, Maine. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to practice in a highly collaborative environment alongside experienced psychiatrists, PMHNPs, social workers, nurses, and other behavioral health professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional psychiatric care to adults across Maine.
Position Highlights:
- Monday – Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment planning for the adult inpatient population
- Provide evidence-based psychiatric care through medication management, psychotherapy, and other therapeutic interventions
- Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, nursing staff, social workers, discharge planners, and medical practitioners to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care
- Actively engage patients and families in treatment decisions, goals, and discharge planning
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives that promote patient safety, clinical excellence, and positive outcomes
- Work within a supportive, team-oriented environment that values professional growth and clinical collaboration
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
- $130,480 - $136,375 annual base salary.
- The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, including but not limited to call pay, leadership stipends, etc.
WHY JOIN NORTHERN LIGHT ACADIA HOSPITAL?
- Comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, health and wellness benefits, and an employer-matched retirement plan
- Competitive student loan repayment program
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and professional development support
- Collegial, team-based environment within one of Maine’s leading behavioral health organizations
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is a regional, acute care psychiatric teaching hospital that is the hub of a comprehensive Behavioral Health service line within the Northern Light Health system. We provide inpatient and outpatient behavioral healthcare for children, teens, and adults in communities throughout the state while specializing in the treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders. Additionally, we offer innovative programming in the form of behavioral health home, integrated behavioral healthcare in primary care practices, general hospital psychiatry, and an extensive telepsychiatry network. We are proud to be the only New England partner for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Please visit Northern Light Acadia Hospital - About Us to learn more!
For more information, please contact:
Kayla Rodriguez, CPRP
ProviderCareers@northernlight.org
Call (207) 973-5358 or text Adult IP PMHNP (207) 560-0133
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Adult Nurse Practitioner
Verify your NP credentials meet specialty occupation
USCIS requires a directly related degree for specialty occupation status. Confirm your master's or doctoral nursing degree is evaluated as U.S.-equivalent and that your state NP license is unrestricted before any employer begins the I-129 petition on your behalf.
Target employers with multisite LCA experience
Each worksite needs its own certified LCA. Health systems operating across multiple facilities are accustomed to filing site-specific LCAs, making them more reliable sponsors than single-clinic practices that may not understand this requirement.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Adult Nurse Practitioner roles by employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL data so you spend time applying to employers who have filed for NP roles, not testing whether a clinic will sponsor.
Benchmark your prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the prevailing wage for your NP specialty, SOC code, and intended worksite ZIP code. Your offered salary must meet at least the Level I threshold, and knowing this before the offer stage prevents delays in LCA certification.
Clarify cap-exempt status with academic medical employers
Hospitals affiliated with a university or nonprofit research institution may qualify as cap-exempt employers, letting you start work outside the annual cap selection cycle. Ask HR directly whether the entity holds cap-exempt status under the Higher Education Act before accepting an offer.
Account for the full petition timeline in your contract start date
Standard USCIS adjudication runs several months. If your employer won't use premium processing, build that buffer into your negotiated start date so the I-129 approval arrives before your first scheduled shift.
H-1B Visa Adult Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Adult Nurse Practitioner role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Adult Nurse Practitioner positions require at minimum a master's degree in nursing, and most states mandate a graduate-level NP license before independent practice. USCIS treats roles with a mandatory advanced-degree requirement as specialty occupations, so an ANP position with a standard NP licensure requirement typically meets the threshold without additional employer justification.
Can an NP employer use one LCA if the role involves multiple clinic locations?
No. Each fixed worksite where you regularly provide patient care needs its own certified LCA listing that location's prevailing wage. If your employer operates across several sites, they must file separate LCAs for each location before you begin work there. Failure to do so puts your H-1B status at risk during a DOL audit.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for NP roles?
Migrate Mate shows which health systems and clinic groups have filed H-1B LCAs specifically for nurse practitioner roles, based on DOL disclosure data. Searching there before applying saves time by targeting employers who already understand the process, rather than educating a new employer about NP sponsorship requirements from scratch.
Does my NP license need to be active in the sponsoring state before the employer files the I-129?
Yes. USCIS requires that you hold the state license necessary to perform the job at the time of filing or, at minimum, that you are eligible for the license. Employers in most states cannot file a valid I-129 for a licensed healthcare role if your state NP license is pending, expired, or issued by a different state without reciprocity.
What happens to my H-1B status if the sponsoring employer closes a clinic or ends my position?
Your H-1B status is tied to the specific employer and worksite listed on the approved petition. If the position ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another valid immigration status, or depart the U.S. A new employer must file a fresh I-129 petition before you can begin work for them.