H-1B Visa Nurse Manager Jobs
Nurse Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher. Hospital systems, health networks, and long-term care operators regularly file LCAs for these positions. The 85,000-slot annual cap applies, but many healthcare employers hold cap-exempt status through teaching hospital affiliations.
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Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
Description:
The Patient Care Manager provides interdisciplinary leadership, clinical practice, and staff development to one or more defined areas of nursing services. The manager utilizes the concepts of participative management to plan, innovate, coordinate, direct and evaluate patient services to ensure that services are provided within the philosophy and objectives as well as policies and procedures of the Division of Patient Services and to ensure that nursing care standards are maintained across the continuum. The manager demonstrates fiscal responsibility in the allocation of available resources to promote efficient, effective, safe and compassionate care. Shared decision making is promoted by providing input from the staff and manager into executive level decisions and by keeping staff informed of executive level activities. The manager demonstrates evidence of ability to draw on knowledge from the following areas: Clinical practice guidelines, standards, and best practices, evidenced-base administration, fiscal management, healthcare evaluation and outcome measures, measurement of patients needs and nursing workload, performance improvement, service excellence, and systems for patient safety.
Estimated salary range for this position is $112081.46 - $149068.34 / year depending on experience.
Qualifications:
Degrees:
- Bachelors.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
- Basic Life Support.
- Registered Nurse.
Additional Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Science Nursing.
- If graduate of accredited BSN program, Masters degree in nursing or healthcare/management related field preferred.
- Master's in Nursing required if undergraduate degree is (ADN).
- Five or more years of clinical experience in area of specialty and two years of leadership experience preferred.
- Member of a professional nursing organization.
- Certification in area of specialty or in Nursing Administration within 2 years of signing, promotion or hire.
- Other certifications may apply based on area of specialty.
- ACLS, PALS, NRP required as per unit standard.
Minimum Required Experience: 5 Years leadership experience in an acute Operating Room setting. BLS and ACLS required.
EOE, including disability/vets
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $20,000
Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
Description:
The Patient Care Manager provides interdisciplinary leadership, clinical practice, and staff development to one or more defined areas of nursing services. The manager utilizes the concepts of participative management to plan, innovate, coordinate, direct and evaluate patient services to ensure that services are provided within the philosophy and objectives as well as policies and procedures of the Division of Patient Services and to ensure that nursing care standards are maintained across the continuum. The manager demonstrates fiscal responsibility in the allocation of available resources to promote efficient, effective, safe and compassionate care. Shared decision making is promoted by providing input from the staff and manager into executive level decisions and by keeping staff informed of executive level activities. The manager demonstrates evidence of ability to draw on knowledge from the following areas: Clinical practice guidelines, standards, and best practices, evidenced-base administration, fiscal management, healthcare evaluation and outcome measures, measurement of patients needs and nursing workload, performance improvement, service excellence, and systems for patient safety.
Estimated salary range for this position is $112081.46 - $149068.34 / year depending on experience.
Qualifications:
Degrees:
- Bachelors.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
- Basic Life Support.
- Registered Nurse.
Additional Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Science Nursing.
- If graduate of accredited BSN program, Masters degree in nursing or healthcare/management related field preferred.
- Master's in Nursing required if undergraduate degree is (ADN).
- Five or more years of clinical experience in area of specialty and two years of leadership experience preferred.
- Member of a professional nursing organization.
- Certification in area of specialty or in Nursing Administration within 2 years of signing, promotion or hire.
- Other certifications may apply based on area of specialty.
- ACLS, PALS, NRP required as per unit standard.
Minimum Required Experience: 5 Years leadership experience in an acute Operating Room setting. BLS and ACLS required.
EOE, including disability/vets
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Nurse Manager
Verify your BSN meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a directly related bachelor's degree for H-1B approval. A Nurse Manager role supported only by an ADN plus experience creates RFE risk. Confirm your BSN credential evaluation is on file before applications go out.
Target cap-exempt healthcare employers first
Hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. Search specifically for academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, where cap-exempt filings let you start without waiting for an October 1 start date.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter employers by DOL Labor Condition Application data to confirm which health systems have actively sponsored Nurse Manager roles. This shows you real filing patterns, not self-reported claims, before you invest time in an application.
Check prevailing wage tier before negotiating
The LCA must certify your offered wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 11-9111 in your target metro before negotiating an offer so you know the compliance floor your employer must meet.
Confirm NCLEX licensure transfers across state lines
Your H-1B petition must name a specific work location. If the employer operates across a compact-state system, clarify which state license covers the petition address. A mismatch between your active license state and the LCA work site location can stall filing.
Ask about I-140 portability before signing
If your employer has filed or will file a PERM-based green card petition, an approved I-140 gives you AC21 portability after 180 days, protecting your status during a future employer change. Clarify this with HR during the offer stage, not after onboarding.
H-1B Visa Nurse Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Nurse Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Nurse Manager positions as specialty occupations when the employer requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher as a standard hiring criterion. The O*NET profile for SOC code 11-9111 supports this classification. Roles that accept an ADN as the minimum qualification face higher RFE exposure, so degree requirements in the job posting matter significantly.
Which types of healthcare employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Nurse Managers?
Academic medical centers, large hospital systems, and nonprofit health networks are the most active H-1B sponsors for clinical management roles. Many of these employers hold cap-exempt status through university affiliations, which means they can file petitions year-round without competing in the annual lottery. You can verify active LCA filing history for specific employers on Migrate Mate before targeting your applications.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Nurse Manager job seekers?
The 85,000-slot annual cap applies to most private-sector employers, and unselected registrations mean no petition can be filed that year. However, hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt, allowing filings at any time. Prioritizing cap-exempt health systems significantly reduces lottery dependency for Nurse Manager candidates.
Can a Nurse Manager on H-1B change employers mid-visa?
Yes, through H-1B portability. Once USCIS receives a new employer's H-1B petition filed on your behalf, you can start the new Nurse Manager role before approval, as long as your current status is valid and the petition is non-frivolous. Your existing visa period carries over, and the new employer's LCA must certify a prevailing wage for the new work location.
What documents should a Nurse Manager prepare before an employer starts the H-1B filing process?
You'll need your BSN degree certificate and official transcripts, a foreign credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., an active RN license for the state where the role is located, and a current CV detailing clinical management experience. USCIS may also request evidence of the employer's specialty occupation requirements, so retaining documentation showing the BSN is a standard minimum for the specific role strengthens the petition.