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RN Staff Nurse roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in nursing. Hospitals and health systems file H-1B petitions year-round, including cap-exempt filings through qualifying nonprofit and research facilities, giving you multiple entry points beyond the annual lottery.
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At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
The RN Staff Nurse Outpatient reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
A Registered Nurse is a clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and health team members, while maintaining standards of professional nursing. As a professional nurse utilizes critical thinking, therapeutic communication, and interpersonal relationship building skills and strives to improve team effectiveness, system processes and patient outcomes across the continuum of care.
Responsibilities:
- Nursing process - Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
- Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in providing direct patient care.
- Involves patient/family to participate in their care, including teaching, continuum of care and discharge planning.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors incorporating the National Patient Safety Goals.
- Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding methods to manage pain.
- Demonstrates effective hand-offs to the next healthcare provider.
- Assumes required on call assignments.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required for all new hires after 01/01/2011
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
- One year of experience in similar role
- CPR – Basic Life Support
- CPR – Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- This is not required in Cost Center 2050-Endoscopy Lab
- This is not required in Cost Center 2084 – CDH OPIC
- This Is not required in Outpatient Oncology departments
- Candidates have up to 6 months after hire to complete for Cost Center 2130 - Outpatient Pediatric
- CPR – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- This is not required in Cost Center 2084 – CDH OPIC
- This Is not required in Outpatient Oncology departments
- This is not required in Cost Center 2130 - Outpatient Pediatric
Preferred:
- Three years of experience in a similar role
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
The RN Staff Nurse Outpatient reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
A Registered Nurse is a clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and health team members, while maintaining standards of professional nursing. As a professional nurse utilizes critical thinking, therapeutic communication, and interpersonal relationship building skills and strives to improve team effectiveness, system processes and patient outcomes across the continuum of care.
Responsibilities:
- Nursing process - Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
- Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in providing direct patient care.
- Involves patient/family to participate in their care, including teaching, continuum of care and discharge planning.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors incorporating the National Patient Safety Goals.
- Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding methods to manage pain.
- Demonstrates effective hand-offs to the next healthcare provider.
- Assumes required on call assignments.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required for all new hires after 01/01/2011
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
- One year of experience in similar role
- CPR – Basic Life Support
- CPR – Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- This is not required in Cost Center 2050-Endoscopy Lab
- This is not required in Cost Center 2084 – CDH OPIC
- This Is not required in Outpatient Oncology departments
- Candidates have up to 6 months after hire to complete for Cost Center 2130 - Outpatient Pediatric
- CPR – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- This is not required in Cost Center 2084 – CDH OPIC
- This Is not required in Outpatient Oncology departments
- This is not required in Cost Center 2130 - Outpatient Pediatric
Preferred:
- Three years of experience in a similar role
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a RN Staff Nurse
Verify your CGFNS credential before applying
Most H-1B-sponsoring hospitals require CGFNS certification or a state nursing license before they'll initiate the petition. Get your credentials evaluated early so employers don't stall your offer while paperwork catches up.
Target cap-exempt employers specifically
Nonprofit hospitals affiliated with universities and federally funded research facilities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. You don't have to wait for the April lottery window if you focus your search on these institutional employers.
Check prevailing wage tiers using OFLC Wage Search
DOL assigns RN Staff Nurse roles to wage levels I through IV based on experience and supervision. Confirm which level your offer corresponds to before signing so your employer's LCA reflects your actual scope of practice.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by nursing occupation codes on Migrate Mate to see which health systems have active H-1B LCA filing history. This narrows your applications to employers with a documented track record of sponsoring nurses, not just those who list it as possible.
Ask about premium processing before accepting
USCIS premium processing reduces the adjudication window to 15 business days. For RN roles with specific unit start dates tied to staffing ratios, confirm whether your prospective employer routinely files for premium processing or treats it as an exception.
Clarify who covers credential verification costs
H-1B regulations prohibit employers from passing certain filing fees to you, but third-party credential evaluation fees often fall outside that protection. Negotiate reimbursement for CGFNS and state licensure costs during the offer stage, before the petition is filed.
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Find RN Staff Nurse JobsRN Staff Nurse H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an RN Staff Nurse role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS recognizes registered nursing as a specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in nursing as a minimum entry requirement. The employer must document this requirement in the Labor Condition Application. Roles at facilities that accept associate-degree nurses alongside BSN holders can draw RFEs, so confirm the job posting specifies a BSN before your employer files.
Which types of hospitals sponsor H-1B visas for nurses?
Large academic medical centers, children's hospitals affiliated with universities, and federally qualified health centers are the most consistent sponsors because many qualify as cap-exempt entities. For-profit hospital systems can also sponsor but must file during the annual cap period. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified LCA filing history for RN occupations rather than relying on general reputation.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new nursing employer mid-status?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, provided your original H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For RN roles, moving between equivalent staff nurse positions at different hospitals generally satisfies the same-classification requirement.
What nursing credentials do H-1B-sponsoring employers typically require before filing?
Most require an active, unrestricted state RN license, NCLEX passage, and either CGFNS certification or a foreign credential evaluation confirming degree equivalency to a U.S. BSN. Some Magnet-designated hospitals also require BLS and ACLS certification before initiating the petition. Starting credential evaluation at least six months before your target start date reduces the risk of offer delays.
How does the H-1B cap affect my timeline as an RN job seeker?
If your target employer is a for-profit hospital or staffing agency, your petition enters the annual lottery with an October 1 start date at the earliest. Cap-exempt employers, including nonprofit hospitals with university affiliations, can file any time. USCIS processes standard petitions in three to five months, so cap-subject timelines require planning at least six months ahead of your intended start date.
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