H-1B Visa Telemetry RN Jobs
Telemetry RN roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require a BSN or higher and specialized cardiac monitoring skills. Many hospital systems sponsor H-1B petitions directly, and NCLEX-passing nurses with active state licensure are well-positioned to clear the prevailing wage and specialty occupation requirements.
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Department:
34405 Carolinas Medical Center: Mercy - Nursing: 4N Cardiac
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
FT Days 7a - 7p; Within the six-week scheduling period, staff are required to work on an every-other-weekend or every-third-weekend rotation. The schedule also includes the expectation of two Monday shifts and two Friday shifts per six-week cycle.
Pay Range:
$38.20 - $57.30*
Where You Will work:
4 North is a 29-bed Cardiac/Medical Telemetry unit that specializes in the treatment of new onset medical conditions and continuum of care for a diverse population of adult patients. Common medical conditions addressed by our healthcare team include, but are not limited to congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema, hypertension, stroke, cardiac arrhythmias, endocarditis, and initial cardiac work up for chest pain and/or shortness of breath. Initial cardiac work up typically includes prepping patients for cardiac stress test.
We’re Looking For:
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
What You’ll Do:
As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
About This Location:
Atrium Health Mercy is a 196-bed facility of Carolinas Medical Center (CMC). Located 1.3 miles from CMC, Mercy is one of two Carolinas Medical Center locations. Atrium Health Mercy is Magnet designated in Nursing Excellence and is also a Planetree designated patient-centered hospital.
As a Planetree Designated facility, we focus on the following:
- Connect values, strategies, and action
- Implement practices that promote partnership
- Use evidence to drive improvement
- Create organizational structures that promote engagement
- Empower patients and families by providing education and information
- Cultivate holistic healing of mind-body-spirit
- Providing patient-directed care
For more than 100 years, Atrium Health Mercy has treated approximately 80-110 ED and 130-212 in-patients daily with a special combination of human compassion and leading-edge expertise. Atrium Health Mercy is a full-service community hospital, specializing in the care of seniors and in complex foot and ankle surgery, hip and knee surgery, bariatric surgery, and women's pelvic health. Atrium Health Mercy is Magnet designated in Nursing Excellence and is also a Planetree designated patient-centered hospital. The Planetree model is committed to enhancing health care from the patient's perspective; empowers patients and families by providing information and education, cultivates healing of the mind-body-spirit, provides patient-directed care, is value-based, holistic and promotes safety of patients through active involvement in their own care.
Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.
Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.
Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now!
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
The Registered Nurse (RN), a member of Advocate Health Nursing Professional Governance community, provides high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery in an acute care setting. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, advocates for patient needs, and upholds professional practice standards to promote optimal health outcomes.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Telemetry RN
Verify your state license before applying
H-1B approval doesn't authorize work until your state RN license is active. File for licensure endorsement early, processing times vary by state board, and some hospitals won't extend an offer without a valid, unencumbered license in hand.
Target hospital systems enrolled in E-Verify
Employers who hire on H-1B must use E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Search for telemetry units at health systems that already participate, this signals an established HR infrastructure for sponsoring international nurses rather than a first-time filing.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Pull up Telemetry RN listings on Migrate Mate to see which hospitals have actual H-1B LCA filing history for this role. That history confirms the employer has filed before, not just that they're willing to consider it.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your H-1B LCA must certify that your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for Telemetry RN in the posting location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 29-1141 before your offer call so you know the floor your employer must meet.
Ask about cap-exempt filing options
Nonprofit hospital systems and qualifying university medical centers may be cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file your H-1B petition outside the annual lottery. Confirm the employer's tax-exempt status with HR before the April registration window closes.
Negotiate who covers the I-129 filing fee
Federal rules prohibit employers from passing certain H-1B petition costs to you, but premium processing fees and attorney costs are sometimes negotiated. Clarify the cost split in writing during the offer stage, before the petition is filed.
H-1B Visa Telemetry RN: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Telemetry RN role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS recognizes registered nursing roles that require a BSN or higher as specialty occupations when the position involves specialized clinical skills. Telemetry RN roles, which require cardiac rhythm interpretation and continuous monitoring competencies, consistently meet the specialty occupation standard. Your employer will document this in the H-1B petition using the job description and your degree credentials.
Can I work as a Telemetry RN on H-1B while my petition is pending?
If you're already in H-1B status with a different employer, cap-gap or H-1B transfer rules may let you start before USCIS approves the new petition. If you're changing from OPT or another status, you generally can't begin work until USCIS approves the new H-1B. Confirm the exact rule for your current status with your employer's immigration attorney before your start date.
How do I find hospitals that actually sponsor H-1B visas for Telemetry RN roles?
Browse Telemetry RN listings on Migrate Mate, which filters employers using verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing data. A hospital appearing in that data has already filed LCAs for this role type, which is a stronger signal than an HR department simply saying they're open to sponsorship. Cross-reference with E-Verify participation to confirm the employer has the compliance infrastructure in place.
Does my foreign nursing degree satisfy the H-1B specialty occupation requirement?
It depends on the credential evaluation. USCIS requires that your degree be equivalent to a U.S. BSN from an accredited institution. A credential evaluation from CGFNS or a NACES-member agency is the standard way to establish equivalency. Some employers require this evaluation before extending an offer, so completing it early strengthens your candidacy and avoids delays at the petition stage.
Can a Telemetry RN employer file outside the H-1B cap lottery?
Yes, if the hospital qualifies. Nonprofit hospitals affiliated with universities, certain government-owned health systems, and facilities that qualify as nonprofit research organizations may file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the annual lottery. Ask your prospective employer whether they hold 501(c)(3) status and whether USCIS has previously accepted cap-exempt filings from their organization.