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Registered Nurse roles qualify as H-1B 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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05/05/2026
711 S Paulina, Chicago, Illinois, 60612-3807, United States of America
Make a meaningful impact in acute care nephrology.
DaVita is seeking an RN to provide dialysis care in a hospital setting for patients with end-stage renal disease and chronic kidney conditions. This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative role where you’ll work directly with patients in ICU, CCU, ED, and other acute care units.
Locations/Required Travel: Chicago & Oak Park, IL
Schedule: Full Time, 10am Start
What You’ll Do:
- Deliver inpatient dialysis therapies, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, and apheresis
- Collaborate with hospital teams and DaVita clinical staff
- Monitor patients, adjust treatment, and ensure quality outcomes
- Support and oversee patient care with the help of PCTs
- Adapt quickly in a dynamic hospital environment
What to Expect:
- No dialysis experience required - paid training provided
- Work in a variety of hospital units and rotate between facilities as needed
- Schedule includes regular and on-call shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Daily schedules may change based on patient needs
Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of practice
- ADN required; BSN preferred
- ICU, CCU, ER, or Med/Surg experience helpful but not required
- CNN/CDN certification (preferred)
- Must pass a color vision test (accommodations available)
What We Offer:
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match
- Paid time off and PTO cash-out
- Family support: parental leave, EAP, child/elder care, Headspace, and more
- Pet insurance
- Joint Commission-accredited inpatient program
- Career development and training opportunities
Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible.
Be part of a clinical leader in kidney care.
Apply today to deliver critical, life-sustaining care in a hospital setting.
LI-HC1
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Wage Range for the role is $39.00 - $55.00/hour.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Date
05/05/2026
711 S Paulina, Chicago, Illinois, 60612-3807, United States of America
Make a meaningful impact in acute care nephrology.
DaVita is seeking an RN to provide dialysis care in a hospital setting for patients with end-stage renal disease and chronic kidney conditions. This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative role where you’ll work directly with patients in ICU, CCU, ED, and other acute care units.
Locations/Required Travel: Chicago & Oak Park, IL
Schedule: Full Time, 10am Start
What You’ll Do:
- Deliver inpatient dialysis therapies, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, and apheresis
- Collaborate with hospital teams and DaVita clinical staff
- Monitor patients, adjust treatment, and ensure quality outcomes
- Support and oversee patient care with the help of PCTs
- Adapt quickly in a dynamic hospital environment
What to Expect:
- No dialysis experience required - paid training provided
- Work in a variety of hospital units and rotate between facilities as needed
- Schedule includes regular and on-call shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Daily schedules may change based on patient needs
Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of practice
- ADN required; BSN preferred
- ICU, CCU, ER, or Med/Surg experience helpful but not required
- CNN/CDN certification (preferred)
- Must pass a color vision test (accommodations available)
What We Offer:
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match
- Paid time off and PTO cash-out
- Family support: parental leave, EAP, child/elder care, Headspace, and more
- Pet insurance
- Joint Commission-accredited inpatient program
- Career development and training opportunities
Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible.
Be part of a clinical leader in kidney care.
Apply today to deliver critical, life-sustaining care in a hospital setting.
LI-HC1
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Wage Range for the role is $39.00 - $55.00/hour.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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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.
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Find Registered Nurse JobsRegistered Nurse H-1B Visa: 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.
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