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Graduate Nurse roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in nursing. Many health systems, hospital networks, and long-term care facilities file H-1B petitions for new graduate RNs, but eligibility depends on your degree level, NCLEX licensure status, and the employer's willingness to sponsor before your OPT or grace period expires.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation Detail: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115)
Shift Detail: 3x12's, EOH, EOW
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.
Registered Nurses utilize the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, documentation, and evaluation) to provide direct and indirect patient care based on area(s) assigned, addressing the age appropriate needs of all patients.
Follows nursing department philosophies, policies and procedures to develop unique education and care plans for each patient and provide appropriate education and support for family members.
Utilizes judgment, knowledge and understanding of patient and family needs when directing ancillary staff.
Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction (patient, family, physician, others), maintaining patient confidentiality and being sensitive to the age specific patient needs for comfort, privacy and generalized care. Incumbents of this position will annually complete the attached competency requirements specific to their area(s) of responsibility.
Qualifications
- Maintains current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut
- Bachelor’s degree in field of Nursing preferred.
We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees - we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
Location Detail: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115)
Shift Detail: 3x12's, EOH, EOW
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.
Registered Nurses utilize the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, documentation, and evaluation) to provide direct and indirect patient care based on area(s) assigned, addressing the age appropriate needs of all patients.
Follows nursing department philosophies, policies and procedures to develop unique education and care plans for each patient and provide appropriate education and support for family members.
Utilizes judgment, knowledge and understanding of patient and family needs when directing ancillary staff.
Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction (patient, family, physician, others), maintaining patient confidentiality and being sensitive to the age specific patient needs for comfort, privacy and generalized care. Incumbents of this position will annually complete the attached competency requirements specific to their area(s) of responsibility.
Qualifications
- Maintains current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut
- Bachelor’s degree in field of Nursing preferred.
We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees - we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Graduate Nurse
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
H-1B approval for Graduate Nurse roles hinges on holding a BSN, not just an ADN. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, so confirm your credential before applying to sponsor-willing employers.
Target health systems with established H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Graduate Nurse roles by employers whose DOL Labor Condition Application history confirms active H-1B sponsorship, so you're not spending offer negotiations on organizations that have never filed before.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your nursing role and geographic area. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your job title and ZIP code before accepting an offer to confirm the stated salary meets the wage level your LCA will certify.
Ask about cap-exempt hospital affiliations
Graduate Nurse roles at nonprofit hospitals affiliated with universities or research institutions may qualify as cap-exempt, bypassing the annual H-1B lottery entirely. Ask your recruiter whether the facility holds cap-exempt status under INA Section 214(g)(5).
Account for credential evaluation in your timeline
If you completed nursing school outside the U.S., CGFNS credential evaluation is required before most state boards will issue your RN license. Start the CGFNS process immediately after graduation so licensing delays don't push your H-1B filing into the next fiscal year.
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Find Graduate Nurse JobsGraduate Nurse H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Graduate Nurse role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a BSN as a minimum entry requirement. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status role by role, not by job title alone. Employers who accept ADN graduates for the same position can weaken the specialty occupation argument, so look for postings that explicitly require a bachelor's degree in nursing rather than simply preferring one.
Can an employer sponsor my H-1B before I pass NCLEX?
Technically yes, but most health systems won't file until you hold an active RN license because the job cannot legally be performed without it. Some larger health systems will prepare the LCA and petition documents in advance and submit once your license is confirmed, which saves time. Clarify the employer's internal policy during your offer negotiation so there are no surprises with filing deadlines.
How do I find Graduate Nurse employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Graduate Nurse openings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for nursing roles. This filters out positions where sponsorship is listed as a possibility but the employer has no track record of actually filing. Focusing on organizations with documented filings saves you from investing time in applications that won't result in a petition.
What happens to my H-1B status if my nursing license lapses or is suspended?
An active RN license is a condition of H-1B employment for Graduate Nurse roles. If your license lapses, your employer is generally required to stop paying you and may need to notify USCIS. You cannot legally perform nursing duties during the lapse, and a prolonged suspension can result in status termination. Renew your license well before the expiration date and track renewal windows for every state where you're licensed.
Are Graduate Nurse H-1B roles subject to the annual lottery cap?
Most are, but not all. Graduate Nurse positions at nonprofit hospitals affiliated with universities or qualifying research institutions may be cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file at any time and bypass the lottery entirely. Positions at for-profit health systems and standard private hospitals fall under the annual cap and must be submitted during the regular H-1B filing season for an October 1 start date.
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