H-1B Visa Triage Nurse Jobs

Triage nurses assess patient acuity, prioritize care, and make time-critical clinical decisions in emergency and urgent care settings. H-1B sponsorship for this role requires employer LCA filing under SOC code 29-1141, with prevailing wage compliance a key factor in offer negotiations. Hospital systems and large urgent care networks are the most active sponsors.

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Overview

Open Jobs89+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type83% On-site
Median Salary$17K
Top LocationIndianapolis, IN
Most JobsAtrium Health

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Endeavor Health
Triage Nurse
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Endeavor Health
New 22h ago
Triage Nurse
Endeavor Health
Evanston, Illinois
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$33/hr - $52/hr
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
Triage Nurse
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Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
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Triage Nurse
Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
Brockton, Massachusetts
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$35/hr - $49/hr
On-Site
Associate's
201-500

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Associated Medical Professionals of NY, PLLC
RN Triage Nurse
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Associated Medical Professionals of NY, PLLC
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RN Triage Nurse
Associated Medical Professionals of NY, PLLC
North, New York
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$72,800 - $85,480/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Kalihi Palama Health Center
Triage Nurse
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Kalihi Palama Health Center
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Triage Nurse
Kalihi Palama Health Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$38,000/yr - $45,000/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
201-500

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Northwestern Medicine
Triage Nurse
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Northwestern Medicine
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Triage Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$36/hr - $58/hr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Associate's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Triage Nurse

Verify your NCLEX and credential equivalency early

Foreign nursing credentials must pass CGFNS evaluation before most U.S. employers will sponsor you. Start this process before applying, since credential review timelines can delay your H-1B start date by months.

Use O*NET to confirm specialty occupation status

Triage nursing qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules because it requires a BSN or higher. Pull the O*NET profile for SOC 29-1141 to document the degree requirement if your employer needs supporting evidence.

Target hospital systems with active LCA filing history

Use Migrate Mate to filter triage nurse roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filings, so you're only applying to organizations that have already sponsored nurses, not just those willing to consider it.

Ask employers about E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers

H-1B employers are required to participate in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment during the offer stage, not after signing, since a non-enrolled employer cannot legally file your H-1B petition with USCIS.

Negotiate your offer against DOL prevailing wage tiers

Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your triage nurse role and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC 29-1141 to know the Level I through Level IV ranges before negotiating.

Understand the H-1B cap timeline for hospital vs. cap-exempt employers

Nonprofit hospitals and university-affiliated medical centers are often cap-exempt, meaning you can start without waiting for the October 1 fiscal year date. Confirm cap-exempt status with your employer before factoring the lottery into your timeline.

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Triage Nurse H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Does triage nursing qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes. Triage nursing requires at minimum a BSN, which satisfies the H-1B specialty occupation requirement that a role typically demands a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Your employer documents this in the LCA by citing the SOC 29-1141 classification. USCIS has consistently approved H-1B petitions for registered nurses with specialty-level clinical responsibilities.

Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for triage nurses?

Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and multi-site urgent care networks are the most active H-1B sponsors for triage nurses. Smaller private clinics rarely sponsor because the legal and filing costs are harder to absorb. Use Migrate Mate to identify triage nurse roles at employers with a verified LCA filing history, which filters out organizations that have never sponsored.

How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect triage nurse H-1B offers?

Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must submit an LCA certifying that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for triage nurses in your work location. The wage is tied to SOC 29-1141 and varies by metro area and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the four wage levels before accepting an offer.

Can a triage nurse start work before the H-1B lottery result?

Only if the employer is cap-exempt. Nonprofit hospitals, government-run health systems, and university-affiliated medical centers can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery, allowing you to start as soon as USCIS approves the petition. For cap-subject employers, you must be selected in the lottery and wait until October 1 of the relevant fiscal year.

Do foreign nursing credentials affect the H-1B specialty occupation analysis?

Yes, in two ways. First, your foreign nursing degree must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. BSN, typically through a CGFNS credential evaluation, before USCIS will accept it as satisfying the specialty occupation requirement. Second, you must hold an active U.S. state nursing license, or be eligible for one, before your employer can file. Most employers require the license before extending a sponsored offer.

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