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.
Find H-1B Visa Patient Care RN JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 217+ Patient Care RN jobs










See all 217+ Patient Care RN Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Patient Care RN roles.
Get Access To All Jobs
At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.
With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
Shift:
7AM-7PM
Location:
Singing River Pascagoula Hospital
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Position Overview:
The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) assists patients attain, maintain, and restore health when possible. He/She manages a designated clinical area with key responsibilities. The Patient Care Coordinator organizes and facilitates the care of the patients by making and altering assignments based on patient needs, problem solving with the staff, and leading performance improvement projects. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Education:
Graduate from NLN School of Nursing required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred.
License:
Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi.
Certifications:
All RNs are required to complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer. RNs working in the below specialty areas are required to complete and maintain certifications as listed:
- Intensive Care Units – ACLS
- Emergency Department – ACLS, PALS, TNCC
- Labor & Delivery – ACLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation)
- Nursery – NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation)
- Medical Nursing – OB/GYN - PALS
- Pediatrics – PALS
- Cath Lab – ACLS
- PACU/Recovery – ACLS, PALS
- Endoscopy – ACLS, PALS
RNs have 12 months, from the date they begin working in the specialty area, to acquire the appropriate certification and 18 months to acquire TNCC certification for the Emergency Department.
Required to be current and maintain TB certification as applicable to their position and scope of practice.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
Experience:
Two (2) years’ experience as a registered nurse preferred.
Reports to:
Patient Care Manager
Supervises:
All nursing and clerical staff, including medical assistances as designated by the Patient Care Manager or Administrative Director.
Physical Demands:
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.
See all 217+ H-1B Visa Patient Care RN Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new H-1B Visa Patient Care RN Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips 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.