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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Job Summary
Responsible for attending all quality and core curriculum classes, actively participating in professional development workshops and peer support groups, and successfully completing all clinical competencies and validation requirements of the Nurse Residency Program. Works under the direct and indirect supervision of the Clinical Education Team while refining nursing knowledge and skills. Actively participates in managing clinical situations for which he/she is assigned under the direct supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse who oversees all clinical experiences, documentation and procedures in the clinical environment. Adheres to policy and procedure requirements of the organization including, but not limited to licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control, medication administration.
Essential Functions
- All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
- Collects patient data and completes required forms with appropriate responses according to unit standards; identifies patient’s problems/needs and sets priorities; identifies problems requiring further referral and/or follow-up; interprets and records latest diagnostic results; performs nursing assessment using critical thinking skills under the direct supervision of the licensed RN.
- Develops a plan of care based on nursing process, and which incorporates the plans of other disciplines and continuing care needs; includes the patient/family in developing or revising the plan of care; makes referrals to multidisciplinary support services under the direct supervision of the licensed RN.
- Care provided conforms to accepted practice standards; provides treatments/procedures and other care as prescribed and according to patient care standards; demonstrates understanding of age-related characteristics and needs of patients served; explains nursing procedures; provides discharge teaching; identifies emergency situations and independently initiates advanced therapy; acts as an advocate and coordinator of patient care with other health care personnel and evaluates patient care measures instituted; understands and demonstrates respect for patient rights and utilizes established mechanisms for management of ethical issues in patient care under the direct supervision of the licensed RN.
- Records patient care delivered as planned and any variation, with appropriate rationale; makes and records observations related to impending or associated problems; implements nursing measures related to impending or associated problems under the direct supervision of the licensed RN.
- Using nursing process, delegates nursing care to appropriate personnel; integrates cost effective measures into nursing practice; recognizes unit problems and takes responsibility for documenting same; demonstrates active participation in QI processes; complies with hospital expectations to meet staffing demands based on patient care needs; complies with policies addressing safe working conditions; monitors unsafe working conditions; recognizes inappropriate and/or ineffective patient care management, resolves issue/problem and completes written reports; fulfills call for unit as assigned and adjusts staffing for census (volume) and acuity under the direct supervision of the licensed RN.
- Graduate Nurse completes all clinical skills under the direct supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse. Performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
- This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
- Education - Associate degree in Nursing. Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing program approved by the State Board of Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
- Experience - No previous experience is required. Candidates with greater than 12 months of experience are not eligible.
In Lieu Of
- In lieu of RN licensure upon hire, a temporary license/Graduate Nurse licensure may be accepted upon receipt of diploma, authorization to test and NCLEX testing date. The Graduate Nurse may work in a provisional status with NCLEX testing date provided prior to hire. The Graduate Nurse works directly under the licensure of the clinical preceptor while in the clinical setting and provides care within the scope of the State Nursing Practice Act provisional status until NCLEX completion with passing score and licensure with State Board of Nursing.
- After Jan 1, 2019, all newly hired RN’s at Prisma Health are required to have an ADN or BSN degree from an accredited institution/program recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education or the State Board of Nursing.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
- Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- NA
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Location
Blount Memorial Hospital
Facility
8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.
Department
80016201 Orthopedic Surgery
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Job Summary
Responsible for attending all quality and core curriculum classes, actively participating in professional development workshops and peer support groups, and successfully completing all clinical competencies and validation requirements of the Nurse Residency Program. Works under the direct and indirect supervision of the Clinical Education Team while refining nursing knowledge and skills. Actively participates in managing clinical situations for which he/she is assigned under the direct supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse who oversees all clinical experiences, documentation and procedures in the clinical environment. Adheres to policy and procedure requirements of the organization including, but not limited to licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control, medication administration.
Essential Functions
- All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
- Collects patient data and completes required forms with appropriate responses according to unit standards; identifies patient’s problems/needs and sets priorities; identifies problems requiring further referral and/or follow-up; interprets and records latest diagnostic results; performs nursing assessment using critical thinking skills under the direct supervision of the licensed RN.
- Develops a plan of care based on nursing process, and which incorporates the plans of other disciplines and continuing care needs; includes the patient/family in developing or revising the plan of care; makes referrals to multidisciplinary support services under the direct supervision of the licensed RN.
- Care provided conforms to accepted practice standards; provides treatments/procedures and other care as prescribed and according to patient care standards; demonstrates understanding of age-related characteristics and needs of patients served; explains nursing procedures; provides discharge teaching; identifies emergency situations and independently initiates advanced therapy; acts as an advocate and coordinator of patient care with other health care personnel and evaluates patient care measures instituted; understands and demonstrates respect for patient rights and utilizes established mechanisms for management of ethical issues in patient care under the direct supervision of the licensed RN.
- Records patient care delivered as planned and any variation, with appropriate rationale; makes and records observations related to impending or associated problems; implements nursing measures related to impending or associated problems under the direct supervision of the licensed RN.
- Using nursing process, delegates nursing care to appropriate personnel; integrates cost effective measures into nursing practice; recognizes unit problems and takes responsibility for documenting same; demonstrates active participation in QI processes; complies with hospital expectations to meet staffing demands based on patient care needs; complies with policies addressing safe working conditions; monitors unsafe working conditions; recognizes inappropriate and/or ineffective patient care management, resolves issue/problem and completes written reports; fulfills call for unit as assigned and adjusts staffing for census (volume) and acuity under the direct supervision of the licensed RN.
- Graduate Nurse completes all clinical skills under the direct supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse. Performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
- This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
- Education - Associate degree in Nursing. Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing program approved by the State Board of Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
- Experience - No previous experience is required. Candidates with greater than 12 months of experience are not eligible.
In Lieu Of
- In lieu of RN licensure upon hire, a temporary license/Graduate Nurse licensure may be accepted upon receipt of diploma, authorization to test and NCLEX testing date. The Graduate Nurse may work in a provisional status with NCLEX testing date provided prior to hire. The Graduate Nurse works directly under the licensure of the clinical preceptor while in the clinical setting and provides care within the scope of the State Nursing Practice Act provisional status until NCLEX completion with passing score and licensure with State Board of Nursing.
- After Jan 1, 2019, all newly hired RN’s at Prisma Health are required to have an ADN or BSN degree from an accredited institution/program recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education or the State Board of Nursing.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
- Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- NA
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Location
Blount Memorial Hospital
Facility
8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.
Department
80016201 Orthopedic Surgery
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
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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.
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Find Nurse Resident JobsNurse Resident H-1B Visa: 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.
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