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Travel Nurse RN roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the DOL's registered nursing classification, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in nursing. Employers in this space file LCAs before petitioning USCIS, and many hospital systems and staffing agencies have active H-1B visa filing histories for RN positions.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Pavilion 2 - Highlands Ranch
Department: Outpatient CT/Radiology department
Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $50.00 per hour plus travel package/stipend
LOCAL RN Traveler contract options available for those who reside within 75 miles
13 week assignments available
Minimum Requirements:
- CO RN license or eNLC privileges
- 1-year experience
- BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.
At UCHealth, We Improve Lives
Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):
- Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process
- Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
- Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice
- Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
- Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
- Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care
Acute Care:
- Direct care includes specialty Acute Care (Med-Surg) Units of moderate to high patient acuity
- AMSN's core curriculum and various specialty certification standards are included in evidence based care models for each unit
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.
Recognition
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Limited time off (LTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health saving accounts available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Location: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Pavilion 2 - Highlands Ranch
Department: Outpatient CT/Radiology department
Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $50.00 per hour plus travel package/stipend
LOCAL RN Traveler contract options available for those who reside within 75 miles
13 week assignments available
Minimum Requirements:
- CO RN license or eNLC privileges
- 1-year experience
- BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.
At UCHealth, We Improve Lives
Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):
- Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process
- Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
- Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice
- Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
- Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
- Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care
Acute Care:
- Direct care includes specialty Acute Care (Med-Surg) Units of moderate to high patient acuity
- AMSN's core curriculum and various specialty certification standards are included in evidence based care models for each unit
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.
Recognition
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Limited time off (LTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health saving accounts available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Travel Nurse RN
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires a U.S. bachelor's degree in nursing or its equivalent for H-1B approval. If you hold a foreign nursing degree, get a credential evaluation from CGFNS before applying so employers don't flag a documentation gap during petition review.
Target hospital systems over staffing agencies first
Direct-hire hospital employers file H-1B petitions as the employer of record, which avoids the third-party placement complications that arise with travel nursing staffing agencies. Agency-sponsored H-1Bs for travel nurses face additional USCIS scrutiny over employer-employee control.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter for Travel Nurse RN roles using Migrate Mate's DOL Labor Condition Application data to identify which hospital networks and healthcare employers have actively filed H-1B petitions for RN positions, not just for administrative or tech staff.
Confirm NCLEX passage and active state licensure early
H-1B petitions for RNs must demonstrate licensure in the state of intended employment. Compact license states simplify multistate travel assignments, but USCIS still requires proof of a valid license for each work location named in the LCA.
Ask employers about premium processing before accepting offers
Travel nursing assignments often run 13 weeks, so standard H-1B processing timelines can outlast your assignment start date. Confirm whether the employer will file USCIS Form I-907 for premium processing to avoid a gap between your start date and approval.
Check prevailing wage levels using OFLC Wage Search
DOL sets prevailing wages by county and job zone for RN positions. Your offered pay must meet or exceed the applicable wage level. Use OFLC Wage Search to verify the rate for each assignment location before the LCA is filed.
H-1B Visa Travel Nurse RN: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Travel Nurse RN 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. Most hospital-based travel RN roles meet this standard, but positions that accept an associate degree or any bachelor's degree may face a Request for Evidence challenging specialty occupation status.
Can a travel nursing staffing agency sponsor my H-1B visa?
Staffing agencies can sponsor H-1B visas for travel nurses, but USCIS scrutinizes these petitions more heavily because the agency must prove it controls the day-to-day work, not just the client hospital. Many agencies avoid H-1B filings for this reason. Direct-hire positions at hospital systems typically carry fewer adjudication risks and clearer employer-employee relationships.
How do short-term travel assignments affect my H-1B status?
Your H-1B is tied to the petitioning employer and the work locations listed in the LCA. Changing assignments to a new facility or state requires an amended LCA and potentially an amended H-1B petition before you start work at the new site. Failing to file an amendment before relocating can put your status at risk.
How do I find travel nurse employers with H-1B filing history?
Migrate Mate surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by employer and occupation, so you can identify hospital networks and healthcare systems that have filed H-1B petitions specifically for RN roles. This is more reliable than relying on employer claims during the recruitment process, since LCA filings are public record.
Does my foreign nursing degree qualify for H-1B purposes?
USCIS accepts a foreign nursing degree if it's equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in nursing. You'll need a credential evaluation from an organization like CGFNS to document equivalency. A three-year foreign nursing diploma is typically not equivalent to a four-year U.S. BSN, which can result in a denial unless you also have qualifying work experience to bridge the gap.