TN Visa Cardiovascular Surgeon Jobs
Cardiovascular surgeons qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's physician and surgeon category, giving Canadian and Mexican professionals a cap-free alternative to H-1B visa. U.S. hospitals and academic medical centers actively recruit for this high-demand specialty. No lottery, no annual wait, just a qualifying job offer and verified credentials.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central - Colorado Springs
Department: Cardiovascular Thoracic PCU
Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Nights
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 Memorial Hospital Central - Colorado Springs
Department: Cardiovascular Thoracic PCU
Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Nights
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 TN Visa Sponsorship in Cardiovascular Surgeon
Verify your credentials meet U.S. board standards
TN visa classification requires proof of a medical degree and licensure, but U.S. surgical employers also expect board eligibility or certification. Confirm your Canadian or Mexican surgical training maps to ABTS or ABCS standards before applying.
Target academic medical centers with active recruitment pipelines
Teaching hospitals and health systems with cardiothoracic surgery programs are most experienced handling TN sponsorship paperwork. Prioritize institutions that list visa sponsorship explicitly in their physician recruitment postings.
Clarify TN status at the offer letter stage
Negotiate TN visa support before signing any employment agreement. Your offer letter must describe your role as a physician or surgeon and match the USMCA professional category exactly, vague job titles can cause problems at the port of entry.
Search TN-sponsored cardiovascular surgeon roles on Migrate Mate
Finding employers who actively sponsor TN visas for surgical roles is the hardest part of the process. Migrate Mate filters jobs by visa sponsorship type so you can target cardiovascular surgeon openings without sorting through irrelevant listings.
Prepare a complete credentials package for port of entry
Canadian citizens apply for TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry without a prior USCIS petition. Bring your medical degree, surgical training documentation, state license, and the signed employer support letter to avoid delays or secondary inspection.
Understand how Mexican TN allocation affects your timeline
Mexican nationals must obtain a TN visa stamp at a U.S. consulate before entry, and Mexico's annual TN allocation is capped. File your DS-160 and schedule your consular appointment early, especially for roles starting within 60 to 90 days.
Cardiovascular Surgeon TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does cardiovascular surgery qualify as a TN visa occupation?
Yes. Cardiovascular surgeons qualify under the USMCA physician and surgeon professional category. Your role must require a medical degree and involve direct patient care in a specialty that maps to that category. The TN is employer-specific, so each new position requires a fresh application or amendment tied to that employer's support letter.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for cardiovascular surgeons?
TN has no annual cap and no lottery for Canadians, making it far more predictable than H-1B. Canadians can get TN status the same day at a port of entry. H-1B requires USCIS adjudication and a lottery selection before any approval. For a cardiovascular surgeon with a qualifying job offer, TN is typically faster and more reliable to activate.
Which U.S. employers sponsor TN visas for cardiovascular surgeons?
Academic medical centers, integrated health systems, and large hospital networks are the most consistent TN sponsors for cardiovascular surgeons. These institutions have in-house legal teams or retained immigration counsel familiar with physician TN filings. Community hospitals occasionally sponsor too, but their familiarity with TN documentation varies. Use Migrate Mate to find cardiovascular surgeon roles explicitly listed with TN visa sponsorship.
Can I hold a U.S. state medical license on TN status while pursuing permanent residency?
TN status does not allow dual intent, meaning it's not designed for those actively pursuing a green card. You can hold a state medical license and work on TN without issue, but filing an immigrant petition simultaneously may raise questions about your nonimmigrant intent. Speak with an immigration attorney if you're considering both paths at the same time.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that describes your position as a physician or surgeon, confirms your qualifications, lists the location and duration of employment, and states that the role is temporary. For Canadian applicants, this letter is presented directly at the border alongside your credentials. Mexican applicants submit it as part of the consular visa application package.