H-1B Visa Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs
Operating room nurses fill a specialty occupation under H-1B visa standards, requiring a BSN and active U.S. state RN licensure. Perioperative employers routinely sponsor H-1B visas for scrub and circulating RN roles, and many file year-round outside the April lottery window through cap-exempt hospital systems.
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303 Catlin St
Buffalo, MN 55313-1947
Date Posted:
June 18, 2026
Posting Expiration Date:
June 26, 2026
Department:
40005810 Operating Room
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:
10 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
0
Union Contract:
MNA-02-Buffalo RN-RBU
Weekend Rotation:
Occasional
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
- Casual
- 10-hour day/evening shifts
- Occasional weekends
- Minimum requirement of 2 weekend shifts per month
Job Description:
Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human response to actual or potential health problems. This includes establishing an intentional therapeutic relationship between a registered nurse and a patient and family. As a leader and the integrator of care, the professional nurse has the responsibility, authority, and accountability for planning, coordinating and evaluating the patient’s care needs.
Provides leadership in the surgical environment applying the nursing process to ensure safe and efficient operating room care.
Principle Responsibilities
- Comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs; identification of outcomes based on needs assessment; establishing the plan of care; supervising the progress; and modification of the plan of care as needed.
- Maintains education and competencies to remain proficient to provide high quality patient care practice and skills.
- Incorporates evidence-based nursing practice taking into consideration current statutes, rules and regulations when developing the plan of care.
- Establishes, in collaboration with the family and patient, realistic and measurable patient expected outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, patients present and potential capabilities, goals, available resources and plan for continuity of care.
- Identifies outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable.
- Coordinates, collaborates, and delegates appropriately to ensure care is provided in a safe, effective fashion.
- Fulfills all organizational requirements.
- Supplemental roles:
- Charge Nurse (only when acting in this role).
- Demonstrates ability to coordinate, delegate, and direct unit operation, collaborates effectively with unit staff, leadership and other disciplines.
- Preceptor (only when acting in this role).
- Demonstrates ability to identify the orientee's learning needs, plans appropriate learning experiences and demonstrates ability to validate clinical competence of orientee.
Other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrates ability to identify the orientee's learning needs, plans appropriate learning experiences and demonstrates ability to validate clinical competence of orientee.
- Charge Nurse (only when acting in this role).
Required Qualifications
- Associate's or Vocational degree
- RN experience
- Completion or in process of completing an approved Periop 101 program
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- OR experience
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Registered Nurse – MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hire / WI Department of Safety & Professional Services required if working in the state of WI upon hire
- Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
- ACLS/BLS Tier 2-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Multisource may be required at some sites
- CNOR Certified Nurse Operating Room preferred
Physical Demands
- Medium Work*:
- Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $42.92 to $71.48 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Location Address:
303 Catlin St
Buffalo, MN 55313-1947
Date Posted:
June 18, 2026
Posting Expiration Date:
June 26, 2026
Department:
40005810 Operating Room
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:
10 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
0
Union Contract:
MNA-02-Buffalo RN-RBU
Weekend Rotation:
Occasional
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
- Casual
- 10-hour day/evening shifts
- Occasional weekends
- Minimum requirement of 2 weekend shifts per month
Job Description:
Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human response to actual or potential health problems. This includes establishing an intentional therapeutic relationship between a registered nurse and a patient and family. As a leader and the integrator of care, the professional nurse has the responsibility, authority, and accountability for planning, coordinating and evaluating the patient’s care needs.
Provides leadership in the surgical environment applying the nursing process to ensure safe and efficient operating room care.
Principle Responsibilities
- Comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs; identification of outcomes based on needs assessment; establishing the plan of care; supervising the progress; and modification of the plan of care as needed.
- Maintains education and competencies to remain proficient to provide high quality patient care practice and skills.
- Incorporates evidence-based nursing practice taking into consideration current statutes, rules and regulations when developing the plan of care.
- Establishes, in collaboration with the family and patient, realistic and measurable patient expected outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, patients present and potential capabilities, goals, available resources and plan for continuity of care.
- Identifies outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable.
- Coordinates, collaborates, and delegates appropriately to ensure care is provided in a safe, effective fashion.
- Fulfills all organizational requirements.
- Supplemental roles:
- Charge Nurse (only when acting in this role).
- Demonstrates ability to coordinate, delegate, and direct unit operation, collaborates effectively with unit staff, leadership and other disciplines.
- Preceptor (only when acting in this role).
- Demonstrates ability to identify the orientee's learning needs, plans appropriate learning experiences and demonstrates ability to validate clinical competence of orientee.
Other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrates ability to identify the orientee's learning needs, plans appropriate learning experiences and demonstrates ability to validate clinical competence of orientee.
- Charge Nurse (only when acting in this role).
Required Qualifications
- Associate's or Vocational degree
- RN experience
- Completion or in process of completing an approved Periop 101 program
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- OR experience
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Registered Nurse – MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hire / WI Department of Safety & Professional Services required if working in the state of WI upon hire
- Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
- ACLS/BLS Tier 2-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Multisource may be required at some sites
- CNOR Certified Nurse Operating Room preferred
Physical Demands
- Medium Work*:
- Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $42.92 to $71.48 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Registered Nurse Operating Room
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the OR nursing role. A BSN in nursing satisfies this, but an ADN alone may trigger an RFE. Confirm your credential evaluation reflects a U.S.-equivalent bachelor's before applying.
Target cap-exempt hospital systems first
Nonprofit teaching hospitals and university-affiliated health systems can file H-1B petitions year-round, bypassing the April lottery entirely. Prioritize these employers when searching for OR roles so your start date isn't tied to an October 1 cap slot.
Check prevailing wage before evaluating offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing rate for your metro area and SOC code. Run your job title and location through OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the listed salary qualifies.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B sponsors
Filter OR nursing roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces perioperative units that have sponsored before, so you're not cold-applying to facilities that have never filed a petition for a clinical RN.
Ask employers about premium processing upfront
USCIS premium processing reduces adjudication to 15 business days. For OR nursing positions with a defined start date tied to hospital credentialing timelines, ask during negotiation whether the employer will elect premium processing on Form I-907.
Align NCLEX and state licensure before your petition files
USCIS and your employer both require an active, unencumbered RN license in the state where you'll work. Delays in NCLEX results or state board processing can hold up LCA certification, so complete licensure before your employer submits the H-1B petition.
H-1B Visa Registered Nurse Operating Room: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an operating room RN role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS treats perioperative nursing as a specialty occupation because it normally requires a BSN in nursing as the minimum entry credential. The O*NET profile for registered nurses confirms a bachelor's degree is the standard educational requirement, which satisfies the specialty occupation definition. An ADN without additional qualifications may not meet the bar without supplemental documentation.
Which types of hospital employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for OR nurses?
Nonprofit teaching hospitals, university health systems, and federally qualified health centers are cap-exempt and can file H-1B petitions any time of year. For-profit hospital networks can also sponsor but must compete in the April lottery unless the nurse is already in H-1B status. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with a verified history of H-1B LCA filings for clinical RN roles.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new hospital if I change OR positions?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the new petition is filed, provided your previous petition was approved and you've maintained valid status. For OR nursing, the new employer must file a fresh LCA certified by DOL and submit Form I-129 before your first day at the new facility.
What happens to my H-1B status if my hospital loses its nonprofit or teaching status?
If your employer loses cap-exempt status after your petition is approved, your existing H-1B approval remains valid for its full period. You're not retroactively moved into the cap. If you need to extend or transfer, the new petition may be subject to the annual cap depending on the new employer's status at the time of filing.
How does state RN licensure affect the H-1B petition timeline for OR nurses?
Your employer's LCA and the I-129 petition both require evidence of an active RN license in the state of employment. If your NCLEX results are delayed or your endorsement application is pending, your employer can't certify the LCA, which stalls the entire petition. Apply for licensure in your target state as early as possible to avoid gaps in the filing timeline.