H-1B Visa ICU Registered Nurse Jobs
ICU Registered Nurses qualify for H-1B sponsorship because the role meets the specialty occupation standard: a BSN or higher is the industry norm, and USCIS consistently approves petitions for this classification. Hospitals, health systems, and travel staffing agencies with direct-hire tracks all file H-1B petitions for ICU RNs, giving you multiple employer pathways without a lottery-driven wait that never ends.
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Why ThedaCare?
Living A Life Inspired!
Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.
At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –
- Lifestyle Engagement
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e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
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Access & Affordability
- e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare
Summary
The ICU RN 1 in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides direct nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced and challenging environment. The main responsibilities include closely monitoring patients who have undergone intense surgeries, strokes, medical co-morbidities, managing ventilation, titrating vasoactive IV medications and intervening during medical emergencies. This role is designed for nurses with foundational knowledge and skills in critical care who work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care.
Job Description:
At least 1 year of hospital RN experience preferred
Schedule:
- 12-hour Rotating (5:30a-6p / 5:30p-6a)
- Every 3rd weekend required
- Holiday rotation required
Unit Details (ICU-Neenah Hospital):
ThedaCare Neenah ICU is a 14 bed, fast paced, general medical/surgical intensive care unit, with a focus on neuro (certified stroke center), and trauma (level 2 regional trauma center). Each nurse cares for 1-2 patients while delivering holistic critical care nursing to both patients and families.
This is where critical thinking meets high-stakes care. You’ll manage complex neurological and traumatic injuries—everything from severe TBIs and strokes to multi-system trauma—requiring constant assessment, rapid intervention, and close collaboration with intensivists, neurosurgeons, and multidisciplinary teams. It’s fast-paced, but deeply rewarding work where your expertise directly impacts outcomes in life-altering moments.
This isn’t just a job. It’s a role for nurses who want to be challenged, who thrive under pressure, and who find purpose in being there for patients and families on their hardest days.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide direct care to critically ill patients, including those requiring ventilatory support, hemodynamic monitoring, and other forms of life support.
- Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and manage complex treatment protocols.
- Perform assessments of patients’ vital signs, condition, and symptoms, reporting changes to the healthcare team.
- Monitor and maintain patients’ hemodynamic stability through proper use of invasive and non-invasive techniques.
- Assist with procedures such as central line insertions, intubation, and tracheostomy care.
- Accurately document patient care activities, including assessments, interventions, and changes in patient condition in electronic health records.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other team members to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, care procedures, and progress.
- Respond to critical situations and codes (e.g., Code Blue) by performing life-saving interventions like CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management.
- Participate in daily rounds and contribute to the development of interdisciplinary care plans.
- Precept and support new nurses and nursing students as required.
- Maintain infection control standards and follow hospital protocols to ensure patient safety and department specific competencies.
Qualifications
- Current Wisconsin RN or compact nursing licensure
- BSN Completion: Upon hire, any non-BSN nurse with less than one (1) year of licensed Registered Nurse experience will be required to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within five (5) years of hire.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date
Physical Demands
- Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
- Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures
Work Environment
- Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
- Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock
- Occasional high noise level in work environment
- Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time
- Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another, little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials and pharmacological agents
- Occasional contact with aggressive and/or combative patients
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Scheduled FTE:
0.9
Location:
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah, Wisconsin
Overtime Exempt:
No
Worker Shift Details:
Variable
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an ICU Registered Nurse
Get your CGFNS credential evaluation early
Internationally educated nurses must have their credentials evaluated before most U.S. employers will extend an offer. Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) evaluation and NCLEX clearance are prerequisites your H-1B petition depends on, so start both before your job search.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Not every hospital that posts ICU RN roles will sponsor H-1B visas. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with active Labor Condition Application filings for registered nursing roles, so your outreach targets companies already inside the H-1B process.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting offers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your ICU RN role in their specific metro area. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate, so you know the floor the LCA must certify.
Ask about cap-exempt filing pathways directly
Hospitals affiliated with nonprofit research institutions or academic medical centers may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely. Ask HR whether the filing entity is cap-exempt before factoring lottery risk into your decision.
Confirm your SOC code maps correctly
USCIS scrutinizes whether the job duties match the specialty occupation classification. ICU RNs should be filed under the Registered Nurses SOC code; misclassification toward a broader healthcare support category is a common RFE trigger you and your employer's attorney should verify upfront.
Time your application around hospital fiscal cycles
Many health systems plan H-1B filings around October 1 start dates to align with USCIS processing windows. Employers who file in April for October starts need your credentialing documents and signed offer letter weeks before the filing window opens, so negotiate timelines accordingly.
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Find ICU Registered Nurse JobsICU Registered Nurse H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an ICU RN role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS has consistently recognized Registered Nurse positions in critical care settings as specialty occupations because a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is the standard minimum requirement in the field. The ICU context strengthens this classification further, since employers routinely require a BSN and often prefer additional critical care certifications like CCRN.
Do I need NCLEX and CGFNS approval before an employer can file my H-1B petition?
State licensure is a precondition for practicing as an RN, and most employers require your NCLEX pass result and active state license before they'll initiate H-1B filing. Internationally educated nurses also typically need a CGFNS credential evaluation. Starting these processes early is essential because delays directly push back your petition timeline.
What types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for ICU RN roles?
Large academic medical centers, nonprofit health systems, and VA facilities are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for ICU nurses. Some direct-hire staffing agencies that place nurses into permanent hospital roles also file H-1B petitions. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for nursing roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by occupation.
Is an ICU RN job subject to the H-1B cap and lottery?
Most hospital positions are subject to the annual H-1B cap and lottery. Exceptions apply if your employer qualifies as cap-exempt, which covers certain nonprofit research hospitals and facilities affiliated with universities. If the employer is cap-exempt, USCIS accepts petitions year-round without lottery selection, making those employers significantly more accessible for H-1B candidates.
Can I switch ICU RN employers after my H-1B is approved?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can change employers after your initial petition is approved as long as the new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before your current authorized period ends. The new hospital must file a fresh LCA and I-129, and your role must still qualify as a specialty occupation under the registered nursing classification.
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