H-1B Visa Endoscopy Registered Nurse Jobs
Endoscopy RNs qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship because the role meets the specialty occupation standard: a BSN or higher is typically required, and employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS. Hospital systems, ambulatory surgery centers, and GI clinics regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this position.
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As a member of the nursing team within the endoscopy unit, your role will be integral in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring the overall success of endoscopic procedures. You will work closely with the health care team, which includes physicians, other nurses, and support staff, to ensure the smooth and safe delivery of endoscopic care to patients. Your dedication and collaboration will contribute significantly to the positive outcomes and well-being of individuals undergoing these procedures.
Job Description:
Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Thayer Center for Health, Waterville - At times, cross-campus floating to Augusta ACH will be required.
Schedule: 36 hours/week
Shift: Days, limited on-call rotation is required.
What You'll Do:
- Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluate the learning needs of the patient and/or family, and provide patient and/or family education that is appropriate to their age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Maintains and troubleshoots endoscopes and related equipment. Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.
Your Qualifications:
- Possess a current State of Maine RN license or the ability to obtain one promptly.
- At least 1 year of RN experience is strongly preferred.
- Endoscopy/Outpatient experience preferred.
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Proven and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
Why Choose MaineGeneral:
- Exciting Shift Differentials: Potential to earn up to an additional $7/hr. for specific shifts.
- Access comprehensive wellness benefits, including health, dental, vision, and more.
- Retirement planning with up to 4% company contributions.
- Potential student loan reimbursement.
- Embrace growth opportunities within our organization.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Scheduled Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Job Exempt:
No
Benefits
Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:
- We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
- Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
- A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
- Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.
- Loan Reimbursement is available for this position dependent upon current degree level. Please discuss benefit with the recruiter.
- Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
- We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
- Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
- We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource they are how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440.
Job Summary:
As a member of the nursing team within the endoscopy unit, your role will be integral in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring the overall success of endoscopic procedures. You will work closely with the health care team, which includes physicians, other nurses, and support staff, to ensure the smooth and safe delivery of endoscopic care to patients. Your dedication and collaboration will contribute significantly to the positive outcomes and well-being of individuals undergoing these procedures.
Job Description:
Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Thayer Center for Health, Waterville - At times, cross-campus floating to Augusta ACH will be required.
Schedule: 36 hours/week
Shift: Days, limited on-call rotation is required.
What You'll Do:
- Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluate the learning needs of the patient and/or family, and provide patient and/or family education that is appropriate to their age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Maintains and troubleshoots endoscopes and related equipment. Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.
Your Qualifications:
- Possess a current State of Maine RN license or the ability to obtain one promptly.
- At least 1 year of RN experience is strongly preferred.
- Endoscopy/Outpatient experience preferred.
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Proven and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
Why Choose MaineGeneral:
- Exciting Shift Differentials: Potential to earn up to an additional $7/hr. for specific shifts.
- Access comprehensive wellness benefits, including health, dental, vision, and more.
- Retirement planning with up to 4% company contributions.
- Potential student loan reimbursement.
- Embrace growth opportunities within our organization.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Scheduled Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Job Exempt:
No
Benefits
Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:
- We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
- Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
- A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
- Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.
- Loan Reimbursement is available for this position dependent upon current degree level. Please discuss benefit with the recruiter.
- Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
- We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
- Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
- We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource they are how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Verify your NCLEX and credential equivalency early
If your nursing degree is from outside the U.S., get a credentials evaluation from a CGFNS-recognized organization before applying. Employers need documented degree equivalency to support the specialty occupation requirement in your H-1B petition.
Check the LCA before accepting any offer
Ask for the certified Labor Condition Application before you sign. The LCA locks in your wage level and worksite. If the employer lists a Level I wage for an experienced endoscopy RN role, that's a red flag worth flagging before you commit.
Target ambulatory surgery centers alongside hospitals
Freestanding ASCs and GI-focused outpatient centers sponsor H-1B visas for endoscopy RNs but appear less often in general searches. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified LCA filing history for this specific occupation code.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your start date
Your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to sponsor H-1B workers. Ask HR to confirm enrollment status during the offer stage, not after you've resigned from your current position. USCIS won't approve a petition from a non-enrolled employer.
Request premium processing if your OPT is expiring
If you're on STEM OPT and your extension is within 90 days of expiring, ask your employer to file with premium processing so USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days. Standard processing won't leave enough runway for most OPT timelines.
Research prevailing wages by metro area before negotiating
Endoscopy RN prevailing wages vary significantly by location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for registered nurses before your salary negotiation so you know the DOL wage floor for your specific worksite city.
H-1B Visa Endoscopy Registered Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an endoscopy RN role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer requires a BSN or higher as a minimum qualification for the specific position. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation on a case-by-case basis, so the job description must explicitly state a degree requirement in nursing or a directly related field. Roles where an associate degree is accepted as sufficient have faced increased scrutiny in recent H-1B adjudications.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for endoscopy nurses?
Hospital systems with dedicated GI units, freestanding ambulatory surgery centers, and multi-specialty outpatient endoscopy clinics are the most active sponsors. Academic medical centers and large regional health systems tend to have established immigration programs and file H-1B petitions more routinely. Use Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for endoscopy and GI nursing roles specifically.
Can an endoscopy RN change employers on an H-1B without losing status?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can start working for a new H-1B employer as soon as the new petition is filed, as long as your original petition was approved and you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition and a new LCA reflecting the new worksite before your first day.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect endoscopy RN compensation?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for registered nurses in your specific metropolitan area, which is determined by the LCA wage level they select. Most experienced endoscopy RNs are filed at Level II or Level III. If the employer underpays relative to the certified LCA wage, DOL can pursue back wages and the employer risks losing the ability to sponsor future petitions.
Do endoscopy RNs need any specialty certifications to strengthen an H-1B petition?
While USCIS doesn't require specialty certifications to approve an H-1B petition, holding the CGRN credential from the American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses reinforces that the role demands advanced, specialized knowledge. Employers can cite your certification in the support letter to bolster the specialty occupation argument, which is particularly useful if the job description is being challenged through a Request for Evidence.