H-1B Visa Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a BSN or higher and a valid state nursing license. Hospitals, health systems, and long-term care facilities sponsor H-1B visas for RNs, though employer filing timelines and cap-subject vs. cap-exempt status vary. Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
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- Provides appropriate nursing interventions, consistent with the Plan of Care and standards of practice, incorporating the Physician's prescribed medical plans of care.
- Using service excellence standards, conducts Hourly Rounds.
- Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families and visitors.
- Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patient and staff.
- Utilizes standard work in caring for central lines, foley catheters, pressure ulcers, ventilators (if applicable to unit), restraints and patients at risk for falls.
- Contributes to the daily efficient performance of the department, as charge nurse when assigned (Advances Resuscitative Certification appropriate to their patient population if serving in a Charge Nurse or PCS position).
- Contributes to the overall performance of the department through the precepting of novice employees.
Licenses and/or Certifications
- Active Registered Nursing License verified by the LLR
- BLS required on hire
Work Schedule
- To work Same Day Surgery area
- Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly
- Call required (1 hour response time)
- Regular business hours are Mon-Fri, day shift
If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.
Essential Function
- Provides appropriate nursing interventions, consistent with the Plan of Care and standards of practice, incorporating the Physician's prescribed medical plans of care.
- Using service excellence standards, conducts Hourly Rounds.
- Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families and visitors.
- Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patient and staff.
- Utilizes standard work in caring for central lines, foley catheters, pressure ulcers, ventilators (if applicable to unit), restraints and patients at risk for falls.
- Contributes to the daily efficient performance of the department, as charge nurse when assigned (Advances Resuscitative Certification appropriate to their patient population if serving in a Charge Nurse or PCS position).
- Contributes to the overall performance of the department through the precepting of novice employees.
Licenses and/or Certifications
- Active Registered Nursing License verified by the LLR
- BLS required on hire
Work Schedule
- To work Same Day Surgery area
- Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly
- Call required (1 hour response time)
- Regular business hours are Mon-Fri, day shift
If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Registered Nurse
Verify your NCLEX and credential equivalency early
USCIS requires a CGFNS certificate or a state board-issued RN license as proof of foreign nursing credential equivalency. Start this process months before applying, since credential evaluation alone can take eight to twelve weeks.
Target cap-exempt employers to bypass the lottery
Nonprofit hospitals, university health systems, and federally qualified health centers file H-1B petitions outside the annual 85,000-cap lottery. Targeting these employers means your petition can be filed any time of year, not just in April.
Check prevailing wages before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your nursing role and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level before your offer conversation so you know the floor.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Not every hospital that hires RNs sponsors H-1B visas. Migrate Mate shows verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history by employer and occupation, so you can focus your applications on facilities with a real sponsorship track record.
Confirm your role meets specialty occupation criteria
USCIS scrutinizes nursing H-1B petitions because some RN positions are considered generalist roles. BSN-required postings in ICU, NICU, oncology, or perioperative settings have a stronger specialty occupation argument than general floor nursing roles.
Ask about premium processing before your start date
Standard H-1B adjudication can take three to six months. If your employer files during the cap season with a projected October 1 start, ask whether they'll request premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days and reduce onboarding uncertainty.
H-1B Visa Registered Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Registered Nurse role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the position is defined. USCIS requires the role to normally demand a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific specialty. BSN-required positions in specialized units, such as ICU, NICU, or oncology, generally meet this standard. Generalist floor nursing roles where an associate degree is accepted may not qualify, so the employer's job description language matters significantly.
Which types of healthcare employers sponsor H-1B visas for RNs?
Hospitals affiliated with universities, nonprofit health systems, and federally qualified health centers are the most active RN H-1B sponsors because many qualify as cap-exempt, letting them file year-round. Large for-profit hospital groups also sponsor but are subject to the annual lottery. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for nursing occupations before targeting your applications.
What credential documents does USCIS require for an RN H-1B petition?
USCIS typically requires a valid state RN license and, for internationally educated nurses, either a CGFNS certificate or a credentials evaluation confirming your foreign nursing degree is equivalent to a U.S. BSN. Your employer's immigration attorney will also need official transcripts and any English proficiency test results if your training was in a language other than English.
Can an RN on OPT or STEM OPT transition directly to H-1B status?
Yes, if you earned a qualifying U.S. nursing degree. However, STEM OPT extension only applies to STEM-designated programs, and most nursing degrees don't carry that designation. Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization, during which your employer can file an H-1B petition in the April cap season. Cap-exempt employers can file outside that window, giving you more scheduling flexibility.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect RN H-1B sponsorship?
Before USCIS approves an H-1B petition for an RN, the employer must file an LCA certifying they'll pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific nursing role and geographic location. Wage levels vary by specialization and metro area, and the DOL sets four wage tiers. You can look up the applicable wage level for your role and location using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer.