J-1 Visa Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse positions in the United States are accessible to international exchange visitors through the J-1 visa Exchange Visitor Program, typically under the Trainee or Research Scholar category depending on your experience level. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 and coordinate sponsorship, while hospitals and health systems serve as your host employer.
Find J-1 Visa Registered Nurse JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 54+ Registered Nurse jobs
See all 54+ Registered Nurse Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Registered Nurse roles.
Get Access To All JobsMission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
This position is a 6-month internship program which prepares the new Graduate Nurse for a Registered Nurse position in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Orientation includes a combination of classroom and precepted bedside clinical experience. A two (2) year commitment with a minimum of 30 hours/week (0.75 FTR) to the PICU is required after the completion of the six (6) month internship program. The initial six (6) months will rotate day and night shifts to meet orientation and learning needs. Shift assignment to night shift upon completion of internship. Scheduled paid time off (PTO) will not be granted during internship program.
This posting will be used to hire graduate nurse internship positions in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
Responsibilities
Pediatric Critical Care Nursing is a specialty within nursing that deals specifically with human responses to life-threatening problems. Critically ill patients are defined as those patients who are at high risk for actual or potential life-threatening health problems. These patients are often highly vulnerable, unstable and complex, thereby requiring intense, rapid response and vigilant nursing care. The PICU nurse must be able to monitor and safeguard the quality of care that the patient receives.
The PICU critical care nurse is responsible for ensuring that all critically ill patients and their families receive optimal care. PICU nurses care for patients that require complex assessments, high-intensity therapies and interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance in a highly stressful environment. The PICU nurse must be able to cue into subtle changes in the patient's status that may require multi-level assessment and intervention to prevent deterioration into life threatening situations. The PICU nurse must be able to anticipate the child's needs and be sensitive to the child's nonverbal communication.
In addition, the PICU nurse must be able to assess the patient and the family's coping mechanisms and provide/seek support as needed. The PICU nurse has a responsibility to serve as the patient's advocate and act as a liaison between the patient, patient's family and other healthcare professionals including Social Work and Child Life.
Required Qualifications
- The candidate must be a Graduate Nurse or a newly licensed in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse. The candidate must not have yet practiced as a Registered Nurse.
- Successful completion of the NCLEX must occur no later than 45 days from the individual start date for those hired as a Graduate Nurse.
This position requires standing/walking/positioning/pulling/lifting of heavy patients and objects for long periods of time.
NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
Desired Qualifications
Experience as an extern or inpatient tech, especially a pediatric intensive care unit
Student nurse clinical experience in a pediatric intensive care unit
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Highly motivated and organized
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Takes initiative in seeking professional growth
Demonstrates expertise in communication and problem solving skills as evidenced by interviews, documentation, writing skills and references
Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
Hourly range for Registered Nurses $41.78-$64.81/ hour
Evening Shift Differential-$3.00 / hour
Night Shift Differential- $4.00 / hour
Day Shift Weekend Differential-$2.90 / hour
Evening Shift Weekend Differential-$5.90 / hour
Night Shift Weekend Differential-$6.90 / hour
Charge Nurse Differential-$1.00 / hour
The benefit package includes:
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
Generous Paid Time Off Allowances
Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement
Nursing Specific Info
Salary & Nursing Framework Level:
This UMPNC RN posting is posted as Nursing Framework LEVEL C.
Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.
Nursing Framework levels range from Level A to Level F.
Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.
Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period.
Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort.
Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Hours per week: 36 hours
Shift: Nights, 12 hour shifts, Up to 50% weekend requirement
Location: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital-10 East, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Must be able to start in October 2026
Note: All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
280960
Working Title
REGISTERED NURSE (Mott Childrens Hospital- Graduate Nurse Internship- PICU)
Job Title
REGISTERED NURSE - LEVEL C
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM CW 10E
Posting Begin/End Date
7/31/2026 - 8/14/2026
Career Interest
Nursing- All Nursing
Nursing- Critical Care
Nursing- Graduate Nurse
Nursing- Pediatrics
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
This position is a 6-month internship program which prepares the new Graduate Nurse for a Registered Nurse position in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Orientation includes a combination of classroom and precepted bedside clinical experience. A two (2) year commitment with a minimum of 30 hours/week (0.75 FTR) to the PICU is required after the completion of the six (6) month internship program. The initial six (6) months will rotate day and night shifts to meet orientation and learning needs. Shift assignment to night shift upon completion of internship. Scheduled paid time off (PTO) will not be granted during internship program.
This posting will be used to hire graduate nurse internship positions in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
Responsibilities
Pediatric Critical Care Nursing is a specialty within nursing that deals specifically with human responses to life-threatening problems. Critically ill patients are defined as those patients who are at high risk for actual or potential life-threatening health problems. These patients are often highly vulnerable, unstable and complex, thereby requiring intense, rapid response and vigilant nursing care. The PICU nurse must be able to monitor and safeguard the quality of care that the patient receives.
The PICU critical care nurse is responsible for ensuring that all critically ill patients and their families receive optimal care. PICU nurses care for patients that require complex assessments, high-intensity therapies and interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance in a highly stressful environment. The PICU nurse must be able to cue into subtle changes in the patient's status that may require multi-level assessment and intervention to prevent deterioration into life threatening situations. The PICU nurse must be able to anticipate the child's needs and be sensitive to the child's nonverbal communication.
In addition, the PICU nurse must be able to assess the patient and the family's coping mechanisms and provide/seek support as needed. The PICU nurse has a responsibility to serve as the patient's advocate and act as a liaison between the patient, patient's family and other healthcare professionals including Social Work and Child Life.
Required Qualifications
- The candidate must be a Graduate Nurse or a newly licensed in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse. The candidate must not have yet practiced as a Registered Nurse.
- Successful completion of the NCLEX must occur no later than 45 days from the individual start date for those hired as a Graduate Nurse.
This position requires standing/walking/positioning/pulling/lifting of heavy patients and objects for long periods of time.
NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
Desired Qualifications
Experience as an extern or inpatient tech, especially a pediatric intensive care unit
Student nurse clinical experience in a pediatric intensive care unit
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Highly motivated and organized
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Takes initiative in seeking professional growth
Demonstrates expertise in communication and problem solving skills as evidenced by interviews, documentation, writing skills and references
Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
Hourly range for Registered Nurses $41.78-$64.81/ hour
Evening Shift Differential-$3.00 / hour
Night Shift Differential- $4.00 / hour
Day Shift Weekend Differential-$2.90 / hour
Evening Shift Weekend Differential-$5.90 / hour
Night Shift Weekend Differential-$6.90 / hour
Charge Nurse Differential-$1.00 / hour
The benefit package includes:
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
Generous Paid Time Off Allowances
Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement
Nursing Specific Info
Salary & Nursing Framework Level:
This UMPNC RN posting is posted as Nursing Framework LEVEL C.
Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.
Nursing Framework levels range from Level A to Level F.
Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.
Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period.
Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort.
Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Hours per week: 36 hours
Shift: Nights, 12 hour shifts, Up to 50% weekend requirement
Location: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital-10 East, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Must be able to start in October 2026
Note: All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
280960
Working Title
REGISTERED NURSE (Mott Childrens Hospital- Graduate Nurse Internship- PICU)
Job Title
REGISTERED NURSE - LEVEL C
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM CW 10E
Posting Begin/End Date
7/31/2026 - 8/14/2026
Career Interest
Nursing- All Nursing
Nursing- Critical Care
Nursing- Graduate Nurse
Nursing- Pediatrics
See all 54+ J-1 Visa Registered Nurse Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new J-1 Visa Registered Nurse Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Registered Nurse
Verify your CGFNS certification before applying
Most U.S. host hospitals require Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) certification and a state nursing license before they'll engage with a J-1 sponsor on your behalf. Start this process six to twelve months ahead.
Identify host employers with active J-1 programs
Search Migrate Mate to find hospitals and health systems that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in nursing roles. Not every employer knows how to work with a designated sponsor, so targeting those with prior J-1 experience saves significant time.
Distinguish the Trainee and Research Scholar categories
The Trainee category fits nurses with a degree and at least one year of post-graduation experience who are seeking structured clinical training. Research Scholar applies if your placement centers on nursing research at an academic medical center rather than direct patient care.
Confirm your host employer will sign the training plan
Your designated sponsor, such as CIEE or Cultural Vistas, requires a signed Training or Exchange Visitor Placement Plan before issuing your DS-2019. Secure written commitment from your host employer's HR team early, since delays here stall the entire sponsorship process.
Check whether the two-year home residency requirement applies
Nurses sponsored by government-funded programs or coming from countries on the Exchange Visitor Skills List are subject to a two-year home residency requirement before changing to H-1B visa or permanent residence status. Confirm your program funding source with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Align your clinical specialty with your training objectives
Designated sponsors and USCIS scrutinize whether your proposed training in, for example, ICU or NICU nursing is genuinely unavailable in your home country. Document the gap clearly in your Training Plan to avoid a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Registered Nurse J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Registered Nurses?
Most internationally trained Registered Nurses enter the United States under the J-1 Trainee category, which requires a nursing degree and at least one year of post-graduation clinical experience. If your placement is at an academic medical center focused on nursing research rather than direct patient care, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor determines the correct category based on your background and the host employer's program.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a nurse?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hospital employer. Organizations such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, and similar entities issue your DS-2019, monitor your program compliance, and maintain your SEVIS record. The hospital or health system where you work is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. These two roles are legally distinct, and confusing them can cause serious delays in your application.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect nurses?
Yes, it can. If your J-1 program receives U.S. government funding or your home country appears on the Department of State's Exchange Visitor Skills List for nursing, you'll be subject to the two-year home residency requirement. This means you must return home for two years before applying for an H-1B or green card, unless you obtain a waiver. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before signing any offer.
How do I find U.S. hospitals that host J-1 nurses?
Use Migrate Mate to search for hospitals and health systems that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in nursing roles. Not all hospitals are familiar with the designated sponsor model or willing to sign the required Training Plan, so identifying employers with prior J-1 hosting experience significantly shortens your search and improves your chances of reaching an offer stage.
What credentials do I need before a host employer will engage?
Most host hospitals require CGFNS certification, a valid state nursing license or eligibility letter, and English proficiency test results such as IELTS or TOEFL before they'll begin coordinating with a designated sponsor. Some states also require NCLEX passage before licensure. Starting credential verification six to twelve months before your intended start date gives you enough runway to meet these requirements without delaying your DS-2019 issuance.