H-1B Visa Nurse Manager Jobs
Nurse Manager roles qualify for H-1B 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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Get Access To All JobsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- USD $47.65/Hr.
MAXIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- USD $73.86/Hr.
Overview
The Nurse Manager operates within the Springfield Memorial Hospital and Nursing Division mission, vision, strategic priorities and goals. Utilizing a shared leadership philosophy, the Nurse Manager assumes 24-hour accountability for unit management and the quality of patient care on a designated unit(s). The Nurse Manager creates and maintains a work environment conducive to effective communication, collaboration, teambuilding and nursing professionalism. They ensure the enculturation of the Magnet Program requirements on the unit. She/he assures that care provided on the unit is appropriate to the age of the patients served and that staff are competent to provide safe, quality, evidence-based nursing care. She/he maintains positive physician and interdepartmental relationships as well as positive employee morale.
The Cardiovascular Intensive Care (6C), Registered Nurse will provide care for all open heart, thoracic and lung volume reduction surgery patients, as well as those with ruptured AAA and esophagectomies. They provide postoperative care for complicated vascular procedures and post-cath-lab care for acute MI. Extremely fast-paced ICU environment with many IV inotropes and other drips, ventilators, chest tubes, IABP, Impella, temporary pacemakers and dressings.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- BSN required; Master’s degree preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
- Current Illinois RN licensure required.
- Holds national specialty nursing certification in clinical area or nursing administration, or completes within 24 months of assuming role.
Experience:
- At least three years experience in acute care nursing as a registered nurse with demonstrated progressive leadership/management skills.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program model and standards.
- Demonstrated understanding of nurse-sensitive quality indicators and basic hospital/nursing regulatory requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- USD $47.65/Hr.
MAXIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- USD $73.86/Hr.
Overview
The Nurse Manager operates within the Springfield Memorial Hospital and Nursing Division mission, vision, strategic priorities and goals. Utilizing a shared leadership philosophy, the Nurse Manager assumes 24-hour accountability for unit management and the quality of patient care on a designated unit(s). The Nurse Manager creates and maintains a work environment conducive to effective communication, collaboration, teambuilding and nursing professionalism. They ensure the enculturation of the Magnet Program requirements on the unit. She/he assures that care provided on the unit is appropriate to the age of the patients served and that staff are competent to provide safe, quality, evidence-based nursing care. She/he maintains positive physician and interdepartmental relationships as well as positive employee morale.
The Cardiovascular Intensive Care (6C), Registered Nurse will provide care for all open heart, thoracic and lung volume reduction surgery patients, as well as those with ruptured AAA and esophagectomies. They provide postoperative care for complicated vascular procedures and post-cath-lab care for acute MI. Extremely fast-paced ICU environment with many IV inotropes and other drips, ventilators, chest tubes, IABP, Impella, temporary pacemakers and dressings.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- BSN required; Master’s degree preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
- Current Illinois RN licensure required.
- Holds national specialty nursing certification in clinical area or nursing administration, or completes within 24 months of assuming role.
Experience:
- At least three years experience in acute care nursing as a registered nurse with demonstrated progressive leadership/management skills.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program model and standards.
- Demonstrated understanding of nurse-sensitive quality indicators and basic hospital/nursing regulatory requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Nurse Manager
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.
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Find Nurse Manager JobsNurse Manager H-1B Visa: 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.
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