H-1B Visa Travel Registered Nurse Jobs
Travel Registered Nurses qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship because the role meets the specialty occupation standard, a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) is the minimum entry requirement. Staffing agencies and hospital systems both file H-1B petitions for travel RN roles, but employer type affects how the petition is structured and who absorbs the filing fees.
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Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health's mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice RNs are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available!
What you will do:
- Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions
- Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate
- Acts independently & appropriately within license, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area
- Retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes
- Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes
- Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities
- Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice/employment.
- Minimum of eighteen (18) months of recent clinical experience for Med Surg, Tele and PCU.
- Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical experience for all remaining specialties including Critical Care, Surgical Services, Maternal Services, Emergency Department and Behavioral Health.
- Required to have and maintain the credentials required per their specialty area (ex: ACLS, TNCC, etc). BLS, ACLS and PALS must be obtained through American Heart Association
Position Highlights and Benefits:
- Premium Pay
- Flexible Scheduling
- Travel and Per Diem opportunities available
- Variety of Practice Settings
- Learning Opportunities
- DailyPay available
- Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment
- Opportunity to participate in 403B program
Ministry Information:
- FirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life.
- FirstChoice travel Health Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence.
- You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice!
Pay Range: $59.00 - $67.00 (based on assignment option and shift). Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Job Details:
Location: St. Francis Hospital Wilmington, DE
Start Date: ASAP
Weeks: 12
Hours: 3x12
Shift: Nights
Gross Weekly Rate: $2,736.00
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Description:
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health's mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice RNs are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available!
What you will do:
- Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions
- Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate
- Acts independently & appropriately within license, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area
- Retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes
- Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes
- Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities
- Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice/employment.
- Minimum of eighteen (18) months of recent clinical experience for Med Surg, Tele and PCU.
- Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical experience for all remaining specialties including Critical Care, Surgical Services, Maternal Services, Emergency Department and Behavioral Health.
- Required to have and maintain the credentials required per their specialty area (ex: ACLS, TNCC, etc). BLS, ACLS and PALS must be obtained through American Heart Association
Position Highlights and Benefits:
- Premium Pay
- Flexible Scheduling
- Travel and Per Diem opportunities available
- Variety of Practice Settings
- Learning Opportunities
- DailyPay available
- Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment
- Opportunity to participate in 403B program
Ministry Information:
- FirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life.
- FirstChoice travel Health Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence.
- You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice!
Pay Range: $59.00 - $67.00 (based on assignment option and shift). Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Job Details:
Location: St. Francis Hospital Wilmington, DE
Start Date: ASAP
Weeks: 12
Hours: 3x12
Shift: Nights
Gross Weekly Rate: $2,736.00
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Travel Registered Nurse
Verify your BSN meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a directly related bachelor's degree for specialty occupation status. A BSN satisfies this, but an ADN does not. If you hold an ADN, a bridge program or foreign credential equivalency evaluation through CGFNS won't substitute for the degree requirement.
Check LCA filing history before applying
Not every staffing agency that places travel nurses has H-1B filing history. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings for nursing roles, so you target agencies already cleared to sponsor.
Distinguish agency sponsors from facility sponsors
Travel nurse H-1B petitions are filed by the staffing agency, not the hospital. The agency is your legal employer for immigration purposes. Confirm the agency, not just the facility, is willing to file the petition and absorb mandatory employer-side fees.
Align your contract length with cap deadlines
H-1B petitions must be filed before the April 1 deadline for an October 1 start. If your current travel contract ends in summer, time your job search and offer acceptance to allow the agency at least six to eight weeks to prepare the I-129 filing.
Confirm state licensure before the LCA is filed
DOL requires a certified LCA listing the work location before USCIS can process the petition. The agency can't certify the LCA until you hold an active RN license in the state where the assignment is. Multi-state compact licensure speeds this up considerably.
Request the prevailing wage tier in writing
DOL sets four prevailing wage levels for RN roles by geography. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for your assignment location, then confirm your offered rate meets or exceeds the level the agency selects on the LCA.
H-1B Visa Travel Registered Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a travel RN role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS recognizes Registered Nurse as a specialty occupation when the employer requires a BSN as the minimum for the position. An ADN alone does not meet the bachelor's degree threshold. If your agency lists a BSN as required in the job description and on the LCA, the role qualifies. Check the O*NET profile for RN, which USCIS adjudicators reference when evaluating specialty occupation status.
Can a staffing agency sponsor an H-1B for a travel nurse, or does the hospital have to?
The staffing agency sponsors the H-1B because it is the legal employer under the contract. The hospital where you are placed is the worksite, not the petitioner. The agency files the I-129 with USCIS and certifies the LCA with DOL. Some agencies decline to sponsor; you can use Migrate Mate to identify which staffing agencies have an active H-1B filing history for nursing roles.
What happens to my H-1B status when one travel assignment ends and another begins?
Each new assignment at a different worksite triggers a new LCA requirement. If the new location is covered under an existing LCA with the same agency, no new petition is needed, but the agency must post the LCA at the new site. If you switch agencies, you need a new H-1B transfer petition. You can continue working during the transfer under H-1B portability, as long as the new petition is filed before your current one expires.
Does holding a Nurse Licensure Compact license help with H-1B sponsorship across states?
It speeds up the LCA process but does not change the H-1B rules. DOL requires the LCA to list the specific state and county of your assignment. With a compact license, you don't need to apply for a new state license before each assignment, which removes a common bottleneck that delays LCA certification. Without compact licensure, agencies must wait for state board approval before filing, which can push your start date past the petition deadline.
Are mandatory employer fees different for staffing agencies that sponsor travel nurses?
The fee structure follows standard H-1B rules. Employers with 26 or more full-time equivalent employees pay the full ACWIA training fee; smaller agencies pay a reduced amount. USCIS prohibits employers from passing certain mandatory fees to the worker, including the base filing fee and ACWIA fee. The agency must cover these regardless of your contract type. Confirm this in writing before signing any staffing agreement.