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H-1B visa sponsorship for surgical nurses is available at hospital systems and surgical centers that file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS. Because surgical nursing requires a BSN and active RN licensure, it qualifies as a specialty occupation, making you a strong candidate for employer-sponsored H-1B status.
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RN Resident - Registered Nurse - Surgical Specialty - Full Time - Days & Nights Available
Department:
Post Surgical Unit
Job Description:
Special Benefits:
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for qualified individuals
- Student loan repayment up to $25,000
- Relocation assistance if moving 100+ miles
- Night Shift Stipend (if nights)
The Adult Surgical Specialty Unit is a 30-bed unit at OU Health. We treat a wide variety of patients with varying levels of acuity, both in med/surg and step-down status. We specialize in post-surgical patients in ENT, ORL, bariatrics, plastics, emergency general surgery, general surgery, gynecology, urology, and colorectal service lines as well as many other disease processes. Surgical Specialty offers an excellent opportunity to care for patients in varying levels of acuity that receive innovative surgical care which allows them to live healthier lives.
Location: University of Oklahoma Medical Center
Shift: Full Time/36 hours per week/12hr Shifts/Days & Nights Available
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.
This is a Safety Sensitive position under 63 O.S. 427.8 and is subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard in compliance with Oklahoma law.
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:
RN Resident - Registered Nurse - Surgical Specialty - Full Time - Days & Nights Available
Department:
Post Surgical Unit
Job Description:
Special Benefits:
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for qualified individuals
- Student loan repayment up to $25,000
- Relocation assistance if moving 100+ miles
- Night Shift Stipend (if nights)
The Adult Surgical Specialty Unit is a 30-bed unit at OU Health. We treat a wide variety of patients with varying levels of acuity, both in med/surg and step-down status. We specialize in post-surgical patients in ENT, ORL, bariatrics, plastics, emergency general surgery, general surgery, gynecology, urology, and colorectal service lines as well as many other disease processes. Surgical Specialty offers an excellent opportunity to care for patients in varying levels of acuity that receive innovative surgical care which allows them to live healthier lives.
Location: University of Oklahoma Medical Center
Shift: Full Time/36 hours per week/12hr Shifts/Days & Nights Available
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.
This is a Safety Sensitive position under 63 O.S. 427.8 and is subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard in compliance with Oklahoma law.
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 Surgical Nurse
Verify your CGFNS credentials before applying
Foreign-educated surgical nurses often face delays when CGFNS credentials aren't pre-evaluated. Submit your credential verification early so sponsoring employers can confirm your nursing education meets U.S. equivalency standards before initiating the LCA filing process.
Target hospital systems with OR expansion plans
Surgical units at Level I trauma centers and large health systems sponsor H-1B visa nurses more consistently than small surgical practices. Search for employers actively hiring perioperative or scrub nurse roles at Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B visa sponsors.
Check prevailing wages by surgical specialty and state
Surgical nurses specializing in cardiac, orthopedic, or robotic-assisted procedures often attract higher prevailing wage levels. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the certified wage for your SOC code and state before negotiating your offer to ensure LCA compliance.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If you rotate between a hospital's main campus and an affiliated outpatient surgical center, your employer must file a separate LCA for each location. Confirm this during offer negotiation, as uncertified worksites create unauthorized employment risk.
Review your O*NET occupation profile before interviews
O*NET lists the specific duties and required knowledge domains for surgical nursing roles, which USCIS uses to evaluate specialty occupation status. Preparing concrete examples of how your experience aligns with these defined duties strengthens both your interview and the I-129 petition.
Understand H-1B status duration at the offer stage
H-1B status is granted in three-year increments up to a six-year maximum. Ask your prospective employer whether they support green card sponsorship through PERM, since many surgical nurses need to begin that process within the initial H-1B period to extend beyond six years.
H-1B Visa Surgical Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Does surgical nursing qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Surgical nursing requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing as the standard minimum qualification, and active RN licensure is mandated by state law. USCIS recognizes roles that require a specific bachelor's degree in a directly related field as specialty occupations, so surgical nurse positions meet this threshold without needing special structuring by the employer.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for surgical nurses?
Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and high-volume surgical hospitals are the most consistent sponsors for surgical nurses. Smaller ambulatory surgical centers sponsor less frequently because the administrative burden of H-1B filing is proportionally higher. Browse verified H-1B sponsors for surgical nursing roles on Migrate Mate to identify employers with active filing history in your specialty and location.
How does the LCA process work for a surgical nurse with multiple worksites?
Your employer must file a separate Labor Condition Application with DOL for each physical location where you'll work. If you're assigned to both a main hospital campus and a satellite surgical center, both addresses require certified LCAs before you begin work at either site. Confirm this requirement with the employer's HR or immigration counsel before accepting an offer to avoid compliance gaps.
Does my foreign nursing degree satisfy the H-1B specialty occupation requirement?
USCIS accepts foreign nursing degrees that are determined to be equivalent to a U.S. BSN through a credential evaluation by an approved organization such as CGFNS. Without that evaluation on file, an employer cannot confidently establish specialty occupation in the I-129 petition. Having your credentials assessed before starting your job search removes a common bottleneck in the sponsorship process.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change hospitals or surgical specialties?
Changing employers requires your new employer to file a new I-129 petition with USCIS before or when you start the new role under H-1B portability rules. Switching surgical specialties within the same employer generally doesn't require a new petition, but a significant change in duties may trigger an amended filing. Always confirm with an immigration attorney before making a job change mid-status.