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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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Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology - Days Sat, Sun, Mon
Department:
Interventional Radiology
Job Description:
This position may be filled as an RN Level 1, 2, or 3, depending on individual experience, education, and other qualifications.
Special Benefits:
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified individuals
- Student loan repayment up to $25,000
- Relocation assistance if moving 100+ miles
Location:
University of Oklahoma Medical Center
Shift:
Full-time, 40/hrs per Week, 4 10's, 7:30a-6p
Staff enjoy the flexibility of self-scheduling and the variety of procedures performed in our department. We have a great team with a crew who values teamwork. The physician group that we work with are very personable and enjoy teaching! Experience in critical care or emergency room is preferred.
General Description:
An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) I works under general supervision, providing the highest quality of care to patients in a hospital setting with health problems ranging from simple to complex. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.
RN I represents the nurse who is a novice or an advanced beginner advancing to competent. While advancing from novice to competent, the nurse relies on rules rather than principles which are independent of specific situations. The advanced beginner may have enough real experience to begin to formulate principles.
Essential Responsibilities
- Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards.
- Assumes responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
- Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, noting all changes in physician order on assigned patients.
- Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
- Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients, and intervenes when necessary.
- Administers medication as prescribed.
- Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
- Delivers patient care safely and competently.
- Resolves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
- Informs patient and family of hospital procedures and shares care plan during the time of care and at the time of discharge.
- Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
- Fosters a growth mindset through seeking mentorship, remaining open to coaching and feedback, and maintaining professional certification(s)/licensure in order to perpetually develop and uphold the skills required for proficiency within the nursing profession.
- Develops a professional career plan and establishes personal, performance goals in alignment with enterprise-wide metrics, frequently measuring progress with department leadership.
- Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health’s winning aspiration.
- Delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Experience: 0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.
License/Certification/Registration:
- Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Knowledge of basic professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
- Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
- Ability to maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees.
- Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
- Skilled in computer applications designed to ensure quality and safety measures for patients.
- Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest.
- Ability to engage and manage conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
- Ability to maintain compliance accreditation with local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
- Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
- Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.
Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
Position Title:
Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology - Days Sat, Sun, Mon
Department:
Interventional Radiology
Job Description:
This position may be filled as an RN Level 1, 2, or 3, depending on individual experience, education, and other qualifications.
Special Benefits:
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified individuals
- Student loan repayment up to $25,000
- Relocation assistance if moving 100+ miles
Location:
University of Oklahoma Medical Center
Shift:
Full-time, 40/hrs per Week, 4 10's, 7:30a-6p
Staff enjoy the flexibility of self-scheduling and the variety of procedures performed in our department. We have a great team with a crew who values teamwork. The physician group that we work with are very personable and enjoy teaching! Experience in critical care or emergency room is preferred.
General Description:
An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) I works under general supervision, providing the highest quality of care to patients in a hospital setting with health problems ranging from simple to complex. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.
RN I represents the nurse who is a novice or an advanced beginner advancing to competent. While advancing from novice to competent, the nurse relies on rules rather than principles which are independent of specific situations. The advanced beginner may have enough real experience to begin to formulate principles.
Essential Responsibilities
- Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards.
- Assumes responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
- Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, noting all changes in physician order on assigned patients.
- Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
- Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients, and intervenes when necessary.
- Administers medication as prescribed.
- Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
- Delivers patient care safely and competently.
- Resolves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
- Informs patient and family of hospital procedures and shares care plan during the time of care and at the time of discharge.
- Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
- Fosters a growth mindset through seeking mentorship, remaining open to coaching and feedback, and maintaining professional certification(s)/licensure in order to perpetually develop and uphold the skills required for proficiency within the nursing profession.
- Develops a professional career plan and establishes personal, performance goals in alignment with enterprise-wide metrics, frequently measuring progress with department leadership.
- Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health’s winning aspiration.
- Delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Experience: 0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.
License/Certification/Registration:
- Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Knowledge of basic professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
- Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
- Ability to maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees.
- Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
- Skilled in computer applications designed to ensure quality and safety measures for patients.
- Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest.
- Ability to engage and manage conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
- Ability to maintain compliance accreditation with local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
- Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
- Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.
Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
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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.