H-1B Visa Travel Nurse Jobs
H-1B visa jobs for travel nurses are available at staffing agencies and health systems that file a separate certified LCA for each assignment location. Registered nurses with a BSN qualify as specialty occupation workers, making H-1B sponsorship a viable path to building a U.S. nursing career across multiple states.
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Intuites Healthcare Staffing is hiring a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical for a travel contract in Fairfield, IA. This assignment includes shift: 6:00 PM–6:30 AM; duration: 13 weeks; start date: ASAP; 36 hours per week. Pay is $2,520 per week. To apply, submit your resume through this posting or email leelasai@intuites.healthcare with the job title and location in the subject line.
REQUIREMENTS
- Active Iowa or compact RN license as required for the role
- Recent experience in the specialty
INTRODUCTION
Intuites Healthcare Staffing is hiring a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical for a travel contract in Fairfield, IA. This assignment includes shift: 6:00 PM–6:30 AM; duration: 13 weeks; start date: ASAP; 36 hours per week. Pay is $2,520 per week. To apply, submit your resume through this posting or email leelasai@intuites.healthcare with the job title and location in the subject line.
REQUIREMENTS
- Active Iowa or compact RN license as required for the role
- Recent experience in the specialty
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Verify your BSN meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field for specialty occupation status. Your BSN satisfies this, but confirm your nursing school's credential equivalency is documented before an employer files. A CGFNS evaluation strengthens your petition if your degree is from outside the U.S.
Get a separate LCA certified for every assignment
Each travel assignment location requires its own DOL-certified LCA tied to that specific worksite address. Confirm your staffing agency files a new LCA before you start each contract, not a blanket filing. Missing this step puts your H-1B visa status at risk mid-assignment.
Target staffing agencies with active H-1B filing history
Most travel nurse H-1B sponsorships run through staffing agencies, not hospitals directly. Use Migrate Mate to identify agencies with verified LCA filing history for registered nurse roles, so you're applying to employers already set up to handle the full sponsorship process.
Align your NCLEX pass and state licensure before filing
Your employer can't file the I-129 petition until you hold a valid RN license in the assignment state. Some states offer temporary permits during endorsement, but USCIS needs evidence of active licensure. Start the state board application well before your intended assignment start date.
Clarify who covers premium processing in your offer
Travel nurse contracts often leave I-129 processing timelines vague. Ask explicitly whether your agency will file premium processing with USCIS for faster adjudication, and get it in writing. Standard processing can take months, which may push back your assignment start and affect assignment availability.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offered rate
Your H-1B wage must meet the DOL prevailing wage for the specific location and job level. Look up the prevailing wage for registered nurses at your assignment city using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer, so you can flag any shortfall before the LCA is submitted.
H-1B Visa Travel Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a travel nurse role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Registered nursing requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing as the standard entry credential, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation definition. The key is that your employer's job description must specify a BSN as the minimum requirement, not just preferred. ADN-only roles do not meet the specialty occupation standard, so confirm the position description before filing.
How does the multi-state nature of travel nursing affect H-1B status?
Every new assignment location requires a separately certified LCA filed with DOL and reflected in your H-1B petition or an amended I-129 with USCIS. You can't work at an unlisted worksite under an existing approval. Your staffing agency should track assignment changes and file amended petitions proactively. Failing to do so puts you out of status even if your visa is otherwise valid.
Can a travel nurse staffing agency sponsor H-1B visas, or does it need to be the hospital?
Staffing agencies can and regularly do sponsor H-1B visas for travel nurses. The agency is the petitioning employer of record, and the hospital or health system is the end-client worksite. The agency must demonstrate it controls the terms of your employment, pays your wages, and has the right to hire and fire. Hospitals sponsoring directly is less common but does occur for permanent placements.
How do I find travel nurse employers that sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lists staffing agencies and health systems with verified H-1B LCA filing history for registered nurse roles, searchable by location. This saves time compared to cold-applying and discovering mid-process that an agency doesn't sponsor. Prioritize agencies that have filed LCAs in the states where you hold or are pursuing RN licensure, since the LCA must match your assignment location.
What happens to my H-1B status between travel nurse assignments?
H-1B status is tied to your sponsoring employer, not a specific assignment. A gap between contracts with the same agency generally doesn't break your status, but you can't work during the gap. If you change agencies, the new employer must file a new I-129 petition before you start. H-1B status is granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum, so managing assignment continuity matters for long-term planning.