H-1B Visa Charge Nurse Jobs

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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Work Type99% On-site
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DaVita
Dialysis Charge Nurse
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DaVita
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Dialysis Charge Nurse
DaVita
Marysville, Ohio
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Baylor Scott & White Health
RN Charge
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RN Charge
Baylor Scott & White Health
Irving, Texas
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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UCHealth
Charge Nurse III
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Charge Nurse III
UCHealth
Aurora, Colorado
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$40 - $63/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Charge Nurse
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Presbyterian Healthcare Services
New 3h ago
Charge Nurse
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$42 - $61/hr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Psychiatric Crisis Department Charge RN
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
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Psychiatric Crisis Department Charge RN
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$50.80/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Charge Nurse

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.