H-1B Visa Patient Care RN Jobs

Patient Care RN roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require a BSN or higher and an active state nursing license. Large health systems, academic medical centers, and hospital networks routinely sponsor H-1B petitions for bedside nurses, though cap-subject slots fill during each annual lottery cycle.

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Work Type99% On-site
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Singing River Health System
Patient Care Coordinator (RN)
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Singing River Health System
New 10h ago
Patient Care Coordinator (RN)
Singing River Health System
Pascagoula, Mississippi
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Memorial Healthcare System
RN - Patient Care II
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Memorial Healthcare System
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RN - Patient Care II
Memorial Healthcare System
Miramar, Florida
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None

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Optum
Patient Care Manager - RN
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Optum
Added 3d ago
Patient Care Manager - RN
Optum
Charlotte, North Carolina
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$90k - $135k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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OSF HealthCare
Patient Care Supervisor RN Adult Cardiac ICU
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OSF HealthCare
Added 5d ago
Patient Care Supervisor RN Adult Cardiac ICU
OSF HealthCare
Peoria, Illinois
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$42 - $60/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Northwell Health
Assistant Manager, Patient Care (RN)
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Northwell Health
Added 6d ago
Assistant Manager, Patient Care (RN)
Northwell Health
Staten Island, New York
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$94k - $150k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Patient Care RN

Verify your NCLEX and state licensure first

Your H-1B petition can't move forward without an active state RN license. If you passed NCLEX abroad, confirm your credentials are endorsed in the state where the employer operates before the LCA filing begins.

Target cap-exempt hospital employers directly

Nonprofit hospitals affiliated with a university medical center qualify as cap-exempt H-1B sponsors. Roles there bypass the annual lottery entirely, giving you a reliable path that doesn't depend on registration selection in April.

Search verified LCA filers on Migrate Mate

Filter Patient Care RN openings by employers with active H-1B LCA filings on Migrate Mate. This surfaces hospitals that have already committed to sponsoring the role, not just those open to discussing it later.

Ask HR about premium processing before signing

Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. Many hospital systems will pay for premium processing to get a 15-business-day decision from USCIS, which matters when you're coordinating a start date with a unit manager.

Understand the prevailing wage tier for your unit

Your employer files an LCA certifying your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and county. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV range for Registered Nurses in your target metro before negotiating.

Prepare a CGFNS or equivalency report early

If your nursing degree is from outside the U.S., many state boards and employers require a CGFNS credential evaluation before they'll process your application. Ordering this early prevents it from becoming the bottleneck that delays your petition timeline.

H-1B Visa Patient Care RN: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Patient Care RN role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes. USCIS recognizes registered nursing as a specialty occupation when the position requires a BSN or higher in a specific nursing field. Roles that accept an ADN plus experience can face RFEs, so employers typically structure the job description to require a bachelor's degree to strengthen the petition.

How do I find hospitals that actually sponsor H-1B visas for nurses?

Search for Patient Care RN openings on Migrate Mate, which filters results by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Large academic medical centers, VA-affiliated systems, and nonprofit teaching hospitals are the most consistent sponsors. Staffing agencies rarely sponsor H-1B petitions directly for nursing roles.

Does my nursing license need to be active before my employer files the H-1B?

Yes. Your employer's labor attorney needs an active, unrestricted state RN license to complete the LCA and I-129 filing. If your license is pending endorsement or under review by the state board, the petition timeline will stall until licensure is confirmed in writing.

What happens to my H-1B status if I transfer to a different unit or hospital?

Moving to a different employer requires a new H-1B petition before you start. Transferring units within the same hospital system generally doesn't require a new petition if the SOC code, wage level, and work location stay the same, but your employer should amend the petition if any material terms change.

Can a nurse staffing agency sponsor my H-1B for a hospital placement?

Staffing agencies can legally sponsor H-1B nurses, but it's uncommon. The agency must be the employer of record, pay prevailing wage, and file the LCA under their FEIN. Most agencies prefer placing nurses on TN visa or EAD status instead. Direct hospital sponsorship is a more stable path for long-term H-1B holders.