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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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Position: Nurse Resident
Site: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital - St. Petersburg, Florida
Department: BHSP 6 Surgical
Schedule: Variable Full-Time
Position: Nurse Resident, Acute Care
Job summary
Administers patient care in an area within a hospital or inpatient/observation setting, where acute care patients receive active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post intervention with assessment. This position is intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience.
About Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a comprehensive tertiary care facility that has been serving St. Petersburg and the surrounding communities for more than 100 years. A teaching medical center, the 480-bed hospital’s areas of expertise include heart and vascular, digestive health, orthopedics, surgical services, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, neurosciences, maternity care, emergency services and trauma care. The hospital’s Level II Trauma Center is the only adult trauma center in Pinellas County. Home to the Center for Women and Babies, the hospital offers full obstetrical services, and, in partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, is one of Florida’s 13 state-certified Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers. A commitment to quality has earned the hospital recognition with a USA Today Top Workplaces award for 2025 and an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Administers bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
- Assesses patients’ needs and develops/revises individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses. Evaluates patients’ progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
- Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
- Functions as an advocate for patients and their families.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit/department.
- Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
- Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.
- Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs.
- Coordinates patient care for a defined group and delegates tasks appropriately to team members.
- Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner, meeting all required and regulatory standards. This includes, but is not limited to, patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
- Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and the use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills.
- Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.
- Practices effective problem identification and resolution.
- Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s capabilities and qualifications.
- Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other healthcare team members.
- Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
- Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
- Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership team to effectively transition and support new team members and/or students.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
- Contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and continuously improves the quality of healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
- Participates in and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees focused on nursing practice and performance improvement.
- Participates in departmental and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.
- Practices efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
- Partners with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs.
- Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.
- Actively participates in and attends the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to role.
Qualifications
Education/Training:
- Nursing school graduate.
- Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.
Licensure/Certification:
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
- Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Position Summary:
Position: Nurse Resident
Site: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital - St. Petersburg, Florida
Department: BHSP 6 Surgical
Schedule: Variable Full-Time
Position: Nurse Resident, Acute Care
Job summary
Administers patient care in an area within a hospital or inpatient/observation setting, where acute care patients receive active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post intervention with assessment. This position is intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience.
About Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a comprehensive tertiary care facility that has been serving St. Petersburg and the surrounding communities for more than 100 years. A teaching medical center, the 480-bed hospital’s areas of expertise include heart and vascular, digestive health, orthopedics, surgical services, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, neurosciences, maternity care, emergency services and trauma care. The hospital’s Level II Trauma Center is the only adult trauma center in Pinellas County. Home to the Center for Women and Babies, the hospital offers full obstetrical services, and, in partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, is one of Florida’s 13 state-certified Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers. A commitment to quality has earned the hospital recognition with a USA Today Top Workplaces award for 2025 and an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Administers bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
- Assesses patients’ needs and develops/revises individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses. Evaluates patients’ progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
- Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
- Functions as an advocate for patients and their families.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit/department.
- Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
- Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.
- Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs.
- Coordinates patient care for a defined group and delegates tasks appropriately to team members.
- Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner, meeting all required and regulatory standards. This includes, but is not limited to, patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
- Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and the use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills.
- Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.
- Practices effective problem identification and resolution.
- Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s capabilities and qualifications.
- Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other healthcare team members.
- Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
- Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
- Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership team to effectively transition and support new team members and/or students.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
- Contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and continuously improves the quality of healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
- Participates in and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees focused on nursing practice and performance improvement.
- Participates in departmental and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.
- Practices efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
- Partners with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs.
- Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.
- Actively participates in and attends the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to role.
Qualifications
Education/Training:
- Nursing school graduate.
- Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.
Licensure/Certification:
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
- Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
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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.