H-1B Visa Nurse Resident Jobs
Nurse Resident positions are entry-level RN roles at hospitals that run structured residency programs, and a growing number of those hospitals sponsor H-1B visas for qualified international graduates. Your employer files the H-1B petition, but specialty occupation status, NCLEX licensure, and prevailing wage compliance all shape which programs will realistically move forward with sponsorship.
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The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.
Responsibilities:
- Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
- Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
- Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
- Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
- Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
- Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
- Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
- Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
- Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
- Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
- Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
- Works with nurse preceptor to perform all responsibilities required by unit and patient population.
- Accurately and timely collects and documents data of nursing care rendered to assure integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
- Reports adverse events to improve quality and safety for patients and staff.
- Receives constructive feedback based on performance and behavior.
- Regularly confers with colleagues to ask questions and expand knowledge base.
- Completes all mandatory training and competency modules.
QUALIFICATIONS
Certifications:
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Education:
- College Diploma: Nursing (Required)
Work Experience:
- Carle Health Company Overview:
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
COMPENSATION:
- Salary Range: $38.93 per hour - $63.35 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Overview:
The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.
Responsibilities:
- Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
- Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
- Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
- Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
- Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
- Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
- Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
- Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
- Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
- Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
- Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
- Works with nurse preceptor to perform all responsibilities required by unit and patient population.
- Accurately and timely collects and documents data of nursing care rendered to assure integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
- Reports adverse events to improve quality and safety for patients and staff.
- Receives constructive feedback based on performance and behavior.
- Regularly confers with colleagues to ask questions and expand knowledge base.
- Completes all mandatory training and competency modules.
QUALIFICATIONS
Certifications:
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Education:
- College Diploma: Nursing (Required)
Work Experience:
- Carle Health Company Overview:
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
COMPENSATION:
- Salary Range: $38.93 per hour - $63.35 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Nurse Resident
Verify your NCLEX before applying
H-1B sponsorship for nurse residents requires a valid RN license in the state where you'll work. Employers won't initiate an LCA until your NCLEX results are confirmed, so clear licensure before your residency start date is a hard dependency.
Target hospitals with ACGME or ANCC accreditation
Accredited nurse residency programs at large health systems are far more likely to have an immigration counsel on retainer and a repeatable H-1B filing process. Unaccredited programs often lack the infrastructure to sponsor international nurses.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by the nursing SOC code on Migrate Mate to see which hospitals have filed H-1B LCAs for registered nurse roles. Employers with consistent DOL filing history signal an active sponsorship pipeline, not a one-off exception.
Confirm the LCA wage level before accepting an offer
Nurse resident salaries are often set at wage level I, the lowest prevailing wage tier. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the DOL-certified wage for your county and confirm your offer meets that floor before signing.
Ask explicitly whether the program files cap-subject or cap-exempt
Hospitals affiliated with a nonprofit research institution or university medical center may qualify as cap-exempt employers. Cap-exempt filing means no lottery and no April 1 deadline, which changes your entire hiring timeline planning.
Request the I-129 timeline before your OPT expires
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, your employer must file the H-1B petition before your EAD expires to maintain cap-gap protection. Get a written commitment on the filing date from your employer's immigration attorney at the offer stage.
H-1B Visa Nurse Resident: Frequently Asked Questions
Do nurse resident positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes?
Yes, nurse resident roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require a BSN or higher and a valid RN license. The O*NET classification for registered nurses confirms a bachelor's-level educational requirement. Your employer's immigration attorney will document the specialty occupation requirement in the I-129 petition using your degree, licensure, and the role's job duties.
Which hospitals are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for nurse residents?
Large academic medical centers, health systems with international nursing recruitment programs, and hospitals in regions with persistent RN shortages are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for nurse residents. You can identify them by reviewing DOL LCA disclosure data filtered by nursing SOC codes. Migrate Mate surfaces this filing history by employer so you can target programs with an established sponsorship track record.
Can I start a nurse residency program on OPT and then transition to H-1B?
Yes, and this is the most common path for internationally educated nurses on F-1 visas. You begin the residency on OPT, and your employer files the H-1B petition during the April registration window. If selected, cap-gap provisions allow you to continue working after your OPT EAD expires until your H-1B status takes effect on October 1. Confirm the filing timeline with your employer before accepting the offer.
Does my nursing degree from outside the U.S. satisfy the H-1B specialty occupation requirement?
A foreign nursing degree must be evaluated by a USCIS-recognized credential evaluation service and found equivalent to a U.S. BSN or higher. The Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools, known as CGFNS, is the standard evaluator for international nursing credentials. Without a positive equivalency determination, USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence on the specialty occupation requirement, which can delay your petition.
What happens to my H-1B status if I don't complete the nurse residency program?
Your H-1B status is tied to your employment with the sponsoring hospital. If you leave or are terminated before completing the program, your authorized stay ends, and you typically have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, transfer status, or depart. USCIS grants this grace period once per authorized validity period. A new employer would need to file a transfer petition before the grace period expires.