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Nursing Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related clinical or health sciences field. Hospitals, long-term care networks, and academic medical centers are the most active H-1B filers for this occupation. Specialty units such as ICU, NICU, and surgical services see the highest sponsorship activity.
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Job ID 20517
Location Marina del Rey, California, United States
Job Category Nursing
Date posted 09/18/2026
Job Description
Make a difference every single day!
Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital and its staff aim to exceed the expectations of our patients, their families and the community with a service-oriented attitude. We seek excellence, courtesy, teamwork, respect, communication and enthusiasm in our future colleagues. If you are looking for exciting career opportunities with growth potential, come and join the team at Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital!
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The Nurse Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the directions and supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.
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Provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients within the nursing attendant’s scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial and physical needs.
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Performs other duties as assigned, within the nursing attendant’s scope of practice.
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Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
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Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pains.
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Demonstrates ability to communicate to the Registered Nurse (RN) any observed changes in patient status and responses.
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Demonstrates ability to assist with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient’s age and physical condition.
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Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
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Communicates appropriately and clearly to Nursing Unit Director, Charge Nurse and/or team leader, co-workers and physicians.
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Provides care appropriate to condition and age of patient, including geriatric and general population.
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Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN.
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Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
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Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
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Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes within shift.
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Demonstrates knowledge of disease entities.
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Other duties as needed.
Shifts: Night Shift 1800-06:30 including some weekends shifts
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
- High School diploma/General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
License/Certifications:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred)
- Current BLS certification (required)
Experience:
- 6 months to 1 year work related experience preferred
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
- Basic computer knowledge
Req ID 20517
Working Title Nursing Assistant, Full time Float Pool 12hr Nights - Marina Hospital
Department Nursing Float Personnel
Business Entity Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital
Job Category Nursing
Job Specialty Nursing
Additional Locations CA, United States
Overtime Status NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift Night
Shift Duration 12 hour
Base Pay $25.00 - $29.99
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.
Our compensation philosophy
We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base pay range shown generally applies to the greater Los Angeles area and may vary based on work location. Our range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including knowledge/skills: relevant experience and training, education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. The base pay range does not include any incentive payments that may be applicable to a role. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision (PDF).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Nursing Technician
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
H-1B approval for Nursing Technician roles depends on the position requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific health sciences field. Pull the O*NET profile for your job code to confirm the education benchmark before applying.
Target hospital systems with E-Verify enrollment
Facilities enrolled in E-Verify are structurally set up to hire international workers and are more likely to have HR teams familiar with H-1B filing. Filter your search to health systems with active LCA filings on Migrate Mate.
Request the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through IV wage tiers for your specific metro area before your offer discussion.
Clarify cap-exempt status with academic medical centers
Nursing Technician roles at nonprofit teaching hospitals or university health systems may qualify as cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery window at any time of year. Ask HR directly whether the facility holds cap-exempt status.
Time your credential evaluation before the lottery opens
USCIS requires foreign educational credentials to be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Submit your transcripts to a NACES-approved evaluator at least eight weeks before registration opens in March to avoid delays.
H-1B Visa Nursing Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Nursing Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. If the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in nursing, health sciences, or a directly related clinical field as a minimum entry requirement, it qualifies. Roles where an associate degree or vocational certification is accepted as sufficient will not meet the specialty occupation standard, regardless of what you personally hold.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Nursing Technician roles most consistently?
Large hospital networks, academic medical centers, and VA-affiliated facilities file the highest volume of H-1B petitions for clinical support roles. Specialty units such as ICU, NICU, and surgical services tend to have degree requirements that satisfy the specialty occupation threshold. You can filter employers by LCA filing history on Migrate Mate to identify which facilities have sponsored this role in your target city.
Can my employer file an H-1B petition for a Nursing Technician role outside the annual lottery?
Yes, if the employer qualifies as cap-exempt. Nonprofit research organizations, institutions of higher education, and affiliated nonprofit entities can file H-1B petitions at any time of year without entering the lottery. Many teaching hospitals and university health systems hold this status. Ask the HR or legal team directly whether the facility is cap-exempt before timing your application.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your job title, experience level, and work location. The wage is divided into four levels based on complexity and supervision. You can look up the applicable level for your metro area using OFLC Wage Search before you receive a formal offer so you enter negotiations with accurate benchmarks.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers or units within the same hospital system?
Transferring to a new employer requires a new H-1B petition through USCIS portability rules, though you can start working for the new employer once the petition is received rather than waiting for approval. Moving between units within the same legal employer entity generally does not require a new petition, but a material change in duties or location may require an amended filing. Confirm the specifics with your employer's immigration counsel before any move.