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CNS roles in acute and critical care settings qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the nursing practice and advanced clinical expertise standard. Employers filing H-1B petitions for CNS positions must certify a prevailing wage through a DOL Labor Condition Application, and petitions are subject to the annual 85,000-cap lottery unless filed through a cap-exempt institution.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition #: 664140
Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287
Category: Nursing
Schedule: Day Shift
Employment Type: Full Time
Johns Hopkins Hospital | Baltimore, MD
Lead. Belong. Flourish. Make it happen at Hopkins.
Join one of the nation's premier academic medical centers and make a lasting impact on the future of oncology nursing. As an Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at Johns Hopkins Hospital, you'll combine expert clinical practice with leadership, education, and evidence-based innovation to improve patient outcomes across the continuum of cancer care.
In This Role, You Will
- Provide expert clinical care for patients with complex oncology needs.
- Lead evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
- Mentor and educate nurses and interdisciplinary teams.
- Develop clinical guidelines, policies, and best practices.
- Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and nursing leaders to advance oncology care.
Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited Clinical Nurse Specialist program (DNP/Post-Master's preferred).
- Current RN and CNS licensure/certification in Maryland (or eligible).
- Board certification in specialty area.
- Minimum of three years of specialty clinical experience.
- Oncology experience preferred.
Why Johns Hopkins?
- Practice at one of the country's top-ranked hospitals.
- Work alongside Johns Hopkins oncology experts.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- Tuition assistance and Dependent Child Tuition Assistance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A collaborative culture focused on innovation, research, and exceptional patient care.
If you're passionate about advancing oncology nursing through clinical excellence, leadership, and innovation, we'd love to connect with you.
Apply today and help shape the future of cancer care at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Have questions? Please email Sherry Dalpe @Sdalpe1@JHMI.edu
Check out JHH Comprehensive Benefits Package
You must be fully credentialed by The Johns Hopkins Hospital medical board with staff privileges to start working.
Salary Range: Minimum 58.03/hour - Maximum 89.94/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Requisition #: 664140
Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287
Category: Nursing
Schedule: Day Shift
Employment Type: Full Time
Johns Hopkins Hospital | Baltimore, MD
Lead. Belong. Flourish. Make it happen at Hopkins.
Join one of the nation's premier academic medical centers and make a lasting impact on the future of oncology nursing. As an Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at Johns Hopkins Hospital, you'll combine expert clinical practice with leadership, education, and evidence-based innovation to improve patient outcomes across the continuum of cancer care.
In This Role, You Will
- Provide expert clinical care for patients with complex oncology needs.
- Lead evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
- Mentor and educate nurses and interdisciplinary teams.
- Develop clinical guidelines, policies, and best practices.
- Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and nursing leaders to advance oncology care.
Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited Clinical Nurse Specialist program (DNP/Post-Master's preferred).
- Current RN and CNS licensure/certification in Maryland (or eligible).
- Board certification in specialty area.
- Minimum of three years of specialty clinical experience.
- Oncology experience preferred.
Why Johns Hopkins?
- Practice at one of the country's top-ranked hospitals.
- Work alongside Johns Hopkins oncology experts.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- Tuition assistance and Dependent Child Tuition Assistance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A collaborative culture focused on innovation, research, and exceptional patient care.
If you're passionate about advancing oncology nursing through clinical excellence, leadership, and innovation, we'd love to connect with you.
Apply today and help shape the future of cancer care at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Have questions? Please email Sherry Dalpe @Sdalpe1@JHMI.edu
Check out JHH Comprehensive Benefits Package
You must be fully credentialed by The Johns Hopkins Hospital medical board with staff privileges to start working.
Salary Range: Minimum 58.03/hour - Maximum 89.94/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in CNS
Verify your CNS credentials meet H-1B standards
Your master's or doctoral degree in nursing with a CNS specialty concentration is what anchors the specialty occupation claim. Confirm your transcripts clearly show a defined CNS focus, not a general advanced practice degree, before employers file.
Target cap-exempt hospitals and academic medical centers
Nonprofits affiliated with universities and federally funded research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the lottery entirely. CNS roles at teaching hospitals and VA facilities are common paths that sidestep the annual cap wait.
Search CNS openings on Migrate Mate by sponsorship history
Use Migrate Mate to filter CNS positions by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing records. This surfaces hiring managers who have navigated CNS specialty occupation documentation before, reducing the risk of an employer backing out mid-process.
Request the LCA before accepting an offer
Ask the employer to confirm the LCA wage level assigned to your CNS role before you sign. DOL certifies LCAs typically within seven business days, and the certified wage level directly determines your offer floor and shapes the petition USCIS adjudicates.
Check your CNS SOC code classification upfront
CNS positions can be classified under multiple SOC codes depending on the clinical specialty. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific population focus, because mismatched SOC codes between the LCA and petition are a common RFE trigger for advanced practice nursing roles.
Account for state licensure timing in your filing schedule
USCIS requires CNS applicants to hold or be eligible for the license required in the state of employment. If you're transitioning states, start the endorsement process early since some state boards take two to three months to process advanced practice licenses.
H-1B Visa CNS: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a CNS role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. A Clinical Nurse Specialist position qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires at minimum a master's degree in nursing with a defined CNS specialty concentration. USCIS evaluates whether the specific position description aligns with that degree requirement, so your employer's job duties and your transcripts need to reflect the same clinical focus area.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for CNS positions?
Academic medical centers, nonprofit health systems affiliated with universities, and VA hospitals are the most active CNS H-1B sponsors because many are cap-exempt, bypassing the lottery entirely. You can identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for advanced practice nursing roles by browsing CNS listings on Migrate Mate, which filters by sponsorship track record.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new CNS employer mid-visa period?
Yes. Under AC21 portability rules, you can transfer your H-1B to a new CNS employer once your original petition has been approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before your current job ends. Because CNS roles vary by specialty and setting, confirm the new employer classifies the position under the same SOC code to avoid adjudication delays.
How does the prevailing wage apply to H-1B CNS positions?
Your employer must certify through a DOL Labor Condition Application that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the CNS role in that geographic area. DOL assigns a wage level from one through four based on experience and complexity. You can check expected wage levels for your specialty and location using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer.
Does my CNS clinical specialty affect H-1B approval odds?
Your specialty concentration matters because USCIS scrutinizes whether the job duties require that specific area of advanced practice nursing expertise. A petition for a critical care CNS role supported by an oncology-focused transcript, for example, creates a degree-to-position mismatch that can generate an RFE. Align your CV, transcripts, and the employer's job description to the same population or setting before the petition is filed.