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H-1B visa jobs for intensive care nurses are available at hospital systems that sponsor foreign-educated RNs through the full USCIS petition process. ICU nursing qualifies as a specialty occupation, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in nursing. Employers file a certified LCA and I-129 petition on your behalf before you can begin work.
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MultiCare’s Pulse Heart Institute is a physician led institute with multi-specialty partnership with Cardiothoracic surgery, vascular and cardiovascular service lines. Our team and state-of-the-art programs create a world-class health care organization and the destination center for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care with complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart failure service as well as advanced imaging with cutting edge technologies.
FTE: 0.9, Shift: Days, Schedule: Variable
Position Summary
We’re seeking a staff RN to join our incredible hospital-based team. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your specialized training, knowledge, and nursing care with a multidisciplinary approach.
It’s an exciting time to be a nurse at MultiCare. We are on a journey to become a best-in-class nursing organization. Together, we are creating an environment where nurses are owners in the clinical decision-making process, are well connected, have open communication with their colleagues, feel supported to develop professionally, and understand the future of nursing at MultiCare.
Responsibilities
- You will organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering and evaluating on an ongoing basis
- You will utilize the knowledge base of nursing education and experience to deliver nursing care using the nursing process according to hospital policies, procedures and protocols
- Collaborate with the nursing team to facilitate overall improvement in quality of care, patient experience and cost reduction
- Foster a learning environment for patients/families, nursing staff and members of the health care team
- Advocate for ethical and holistic care promoting the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS)
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred
- Current BLS Certification required
- ACLS or NALS or PALS or TNCC or NRP certification, as required by facility or department
- Certification in specialty area preferred
- One (1) year of experience in acute care setting preferred
Why Pulse Heart Institute?
Physician-led care
Led by physicians and advanced practice providers who understand patient needs firsthand, ensuring decisions are grounded in clinical expertise and collaboration.
Proven excellence
Pulse units across MultiCare earned the 2025 Chest Pain – MI Registry™ Platinum Performance Achievement Award — the only facilities in Washington to receive this distinction.
Comprehensive cardiovascular care
A fully integrated model across cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular services, supporting the full continuum of care.
People-first culture
We invest in our teams through professional development, supportive leadership and an environment where caregivers can learn, grow and succeed.
Well-being and support
Resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance and feel supported in your work and life.
Pacific Northwest lifestyle
Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $48.15 - $90.83 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
About Pulse Heart Institute
MultiCare’s Pulse Heart Institute is a physician led institute with multi-specialty partnership with Cardiothoracic surgery, vascular and cardiovascular service lines. Our team and state-of-the-art programs create a world-class health care organization and the destination center for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care with complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart failure service as well as advanced imaging with cutting edge technologies.
FTE: 0.9, Shift: Days, Schedule: Variable
Position Summary
We’re seeking a staff RN to join our incredible hospital-based team. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your specialized training, knowledge, and nursing care with a multidisciplinary approach.
It’s an exciting time to be a nurse at MultiCare. We are on a journey to become a best-in-class nursing organization. Together, we are creating an environment where nurses are owners in the clinical decision-making process, are well connected, have open communication with their colleagues, feel supported to develop professionally, and understand the future of nursing at MultiCare.
Responsibilities
- You will organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering and evaluating on an ongoing basis
- You will utilize the knowledge base of nursing education and experience to deliver nursing care using the nursing process according to hospital policies, procedures and protocols
- Collaborate with the nursing team to facilitate overall improvement in quality of care, patient experience and cost reduction
- Foster a learning environment for patients/families, nursing staff and members of the health care team
- Advocate for ethical and holistic care promoting the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS)
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred
- Current BLS Certification required
- ACLS or NALS or PALS or TNCC or NRP certification, as required by facility or department
- Certification in specialty area preferred
- One (1) year of experience in acute care setting preferred
Why Pulse Heart Institute?
Physician-led care
Led by physicians and advanced practice providers who understand patient needs firsthand, ensuring decisions are grounded in clinical expertise and collaboration.
Proven excellence
Pulse units across MultiCare earned the 2025 Chest Pain – MI Registry™ Platinum Performance Achievement Award — the only facilities in Washington to receive this distinction.
Comprehensive cardiovascular care
A fully integrated model across cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular services, supporting the full continuum of care.
People-first culture
We invest in our teams through professional development, supportive leadership and an environment where caregivers can learn, grow and succeed.
Well-being and support
Resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance and feel supported in your work and life.
Pacific Northwest lifestyle
Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $48.15 - $90.83 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Intensive Care Nurse
Verify your credentials meet BSN requirements
H-1B visa sponsorship for ICU nurses requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or its foreign equivalent. Have your international nursing degree evaluated by a credential assessment body before applying, since USCIS will scrutinize the degree-to-role match closely.
Check prevailing wage before accepting offers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for registered nurses in your target city before comparing offers.
Confirm each hospital files per-worksite LCAs
If you rotate between campuses or float to affiliated facilities, each distinct worksite address requires its own certified LCA. Ask during hiring whether the health system has experience managing multi-site LCA filings for travel or float-pool ICU nurses.
Target health systems with active H-1B filing history
Find ICU nursing roles at employers who have already sponsored H-1B nurses, not just general clinical staff. Migrate Mate shows verified H-1B LCA filing history by employer and role, so you can prioritize hospitals with proven sponsorship track records.
Obtain NCLEX licensure before the I-129 is filed
USCIS requires that you hold an active state RN license at the time your I-129 petition is approved. Plan your NCLEX exam and state board application timeline so your license is in hand before your employer submits the petition.
Understand the 6-year H-1B status ceiling
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. If your employer plans to support a green card, ask them to begin the PERM labor certification process well before you approach that ceiling.
H-1B Visa Intensive Care Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Does intensive care nursing qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. ICU nursing qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires at least a Bachelor of Science in Nursing as a minimum entry requirement. USCIS looks at both the degree requirement and the direct relationship between the field of study and the job duties. Hospitals sponsoring ICU nurses must document these requirements clearly in the I-129 petition.
Which employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for ICU nurses?
Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and multi-campus health networks are the most common H-1B sponsors for intensive care nurses. These organizations have established immigration compliance teams and experience managing LCA filings across multiple worksites. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for nursing roles on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B cap and selection process affect ICU nurses?
Most hospital employers are cap-subject, meaning your petition must compete in the annual H-1B selection process. The selection rules have changed recently, so check USCIS for the current registration and selection mechanics. Some nonprofit hospitals and university medical centers are cap-exempt, which means your petition can be filed at any time of year.
Can I work at multiple hospital campuses on a single H-1B?
Not without additional LCA filings. Each physical worksite where you regularly work requires its own certified Labor Condition Application from your employer. If you are assigned to float between facilities or join a travel nursing program within the sponsoring health system, your employer must file a separate LCA for each worksite address before you work there.
What happens to my H-1B status if my ICU position is eliminated?
If your employer terminates your H-1B employment, you have a grace period of up to 60 days to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the United States. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition while you remain in that grace period, allowing you to continue in status without a gap in authorization.