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Charge Nurse roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field. Hospitals and health systems regularly file LCAs for these positions, and many operate as cap-exempt employers through university affiliations, giving you more filing windows than cap-subject employers.
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As an integral member of the health care team, the Charge RN functions within the scope of practice as defined by the State and the ANA Scope and Standards for Pediatric Nursing Practice. Responsible for the planning, organization and delivery of safe and timely patient and family care for all patients on the unit during each shift or for providing safe direct patient care. Applies the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate interactions with staff, patients and families of all ages. Applies the nursing process to the oversight and coordination of patient care for entire unit patient population during assigned shift. Assists in meeting Seattle Children's strategic plans by incorporating the initiatives to support the strategic plans into the daily work, i.e. Continuous Performance Improvement (CPI), ART, etc. In accordance with House Bill 1155 (effective January 1, 2020), the following areas have clinical unpredictable needs and as a result will have a call obligation within their nursing positions: Apheresis, Cardiac Cath Lab, Dialysis, ECMO, Home Care Services, Imaging Services (including GI Procedures), Perioperative Services, and Transplant Coordinators.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. Minimum one year nursing experience is required. Preference will be given to those with current experience in the area hiring e.g.: Peri Operative Services, PICU etc. and in pediatrics.
REQUIRED CREDENTIALS
Current Washington State RN License, or other current state license that the RN is required to work in. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers is required for all positions. Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) will be accepted in lieu of BLS for Healthcare Providers. ACLS will not be accepted as a substitute to the requirements listed above. Employees are responsible for any costs (including time away from work) associated with obtaining PALS or PEARS certification if it is not a requirement of the position. Charge Nurses working in the following areas are required to successfully obtain PALS within 6 months of employment, and subsequently maintain at all times: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. Cath Lab & Special Procedures. Clinical Research Center. Critical Care Float. Emergency Department. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Pediatric Transport Control. Radiology (including Interventional Radiology and Endoscopy Lab). Recovery Room (PACU). Surgery (including Bellevue Surgery Center).
PREFERRED
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. More than one year Pediatric health care nursing experience.
COMPENSATION RANGE
- Salary Range: $51.60 - $91.30 per hour
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
DISCLAIMER FOR OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
BENEFITS INFORMATION
Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website.
About us
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE
Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.
OUR COMMITMENT
Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.
Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.
INTRODUCTION
As an integral member of the health care team, the Charge RN functions within the scope of practice as defined by the State and the ANA Scope and Standards for Pediatric Nursing Practice. Responsible for the planning, organization and delivery of safe and timely patient and family care for all patients on the unit during each shift or for providing safe direct patient care. Applies the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate interactions with staff, patients and families of all ages. Applies the nursing process to the oversight and coordination of patient care for entire unit patient population during assigned shift. Assists in meeting Seattle Children's strategic plans by incorporating the initiatives to support the strategic plans into the daily work, i.e. Continuous Performance Improvement (CPI), ART, etc. In accordance with House Bill 1155 (effective January 1, 2020), the following areas have clinical unpredictable needs and as a result will have a call obligation within their nursing positions: Apheresis, Cardiac Cath Lab, Dialysis, ECMO, Home Care Services, Imaging Services (including GI Procedures), Perioperative Services, and Transplant Coordinators.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. Minimum one year nursing experience is required. Preference will be given to those with current experience in the area hiring e.g.: Peri Operative Services, PICU etc. and in pediatrics.
REQUIRED CREDENTIALS
Current Washington State RN License, or other current state license that the RN is required to work in. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers is required for all positions. Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) will be accepted in lieu of BLS for Healthcare Providers. ACLS will not be accepted as a substitute to the requirements listed above. Employees are responsible for any costs (including time away from work) associated with obtaining PALS or PEARS certification if it is not a requirement of the position. Charge Nurses working in the following areas are required to successfully obtain PALS within 6 months of employment, and subsequently maintain at all times: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. Cath Lab & Special Procedures. Clinical Research Center. Critical Care Float. Emergency Department. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Pediatric Transport Control. Radiology (including Interventional Radiology and Endoscopy Lab). Recovery Room (PACU). Surgery (including Bellevue Surgery Center).
PREFERRED
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. More than one year Pediatric health care nursing experience.
COMPENSATION RANGE
- Salary Range: $51.60 - $91.30 per hour
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
DISCLAIMER FOR OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
BENEFITS INFORMATION
Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website.
About us
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE
Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.
OUR COMMITMENT
Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.
Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.
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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field for H-1B approval. A three-year nursing degree may require a credential evaluation showing U.S. equivalency before your employer can file.
Target cap-exempt hospital systems first
Hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by LCA filing history and identify which health systems have active H-1B sponsorship records for Charge Nurse roles.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing rate for your location and job zone. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 29-1141 before negotiating salary so you know the floor your offer must meet.
Confirm your NCLEX and state license transfers to the new employer's state
H-1B approval requires active licensure in the state where you'll work. If you're changing states, the license transfer timeline can delay your start date and affect your employer's I-129 petition filing window.
Ask whether the employer files premium processing
Many hospital systems default to standard processing, which can run several months. If your current status has a tight expiration date, ask whether the employer will upgrade to premium processing, which USCIS guarantees within 15 business days.
Document supervisory duties in writing before the LCA is filed
Charge Nurse roles involve direct patient care and staff supervision. Your employer should document the supervisory scope clearly in the job description on the LCA, since roles that look purely clinical can face requests for evidence about specialty occupation status.
H-1B Visa Charge Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Charge Nurse role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in nursing or a closely related field as a standard entry requirement. USCIS evaluates each petition individually, so your employer's job description must reflect that the role normally requires a four-year degree, not just that a degree is preferred. Roles classified under SOC code 29-1141 on an LCA support this classification.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Charge Nurses?
Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and Veterans Affairs facilities file the majority of H-1B LCAs for nursing leadership roles. Academic medical centers affiliated with universities are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file year-round without entering the lottery. Search Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filing history specifically for Charge Nurse and nursing supervisor positions.
Can my employer file an H-1B petition for me if I'm currently on OPT or STEM OPT?
Yes. If you're on F-1 OPT or STEM OPT, your employer can file an H-1B petition during the regular cap season. If selected, your H-1B status takes effect October 1. For cap-exempt employers such as nonprofit hospitals affiliated with universities, your employer can file at any time, and your OPT authorization bridges the gap until USCIS approves the petition.
What happens to my H-1B status if I leave a Charge Nurse role before my visa period ends?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer, transfer your H-1B, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period expires. You can begin working for the new employer as soon as USCIS receives the transfer petition, not only after approval, under portability rules.
Does a foreign nursing degree count toward the specialty occupation requirement?
It can, but USCIS typically requires a credential evaluation from a recognized organization confirming your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in nursing. Three-year nursing programs from some countries may meet this bar with the right evaluation, but the outcome depends on the specific degree, institution, and course hours. Your employer should confirm this before the LCA is filed.