TN Visa Critical Care Physician Jobs
Critical Care Physician roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA, covering intensivists, pulmonary-critical care physicians, and physicians working in ICU and NICU settings. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with an employer offer letter. Mexican citizens need a TN visa stamp at a U.S. consulate before entry.
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Kids Are Our Everything.
ABOUT THE JOB
This cohort is designed for nursing students who will have graduated and obtained their DC RN license by March 2027 and are interested in launching their careers in either the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Applications will be accepted from October 26 through November 9 for the cohort beginning March 15, 2027.
The Nurse Residency Program offers new graduate nurses the opportunity to launch their careers in either the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) while receiving comprehensive support, mentorship, and hands-on training from expert pediatric critical care teams.
Our 26-bed CICU provides highly specialized care for patients with congenital and acquired heart disease and is home to advanced programs including ECMO, VAD, heart transplantation, and a state-of-the-art Telehealth Command Center.
Our 46-bed PICU, expanding to 60 beds in 2027, is a regional referral center and Level I Trauma Center caring for children with complex medical, surgical, trauma, neurologic, oncology, and respiratory conditions.
As a Nurse Resident, you will participate in a structured residency program that combines classroom learning, simulation, precepted clinical experiences, and ongoing professional development. Working alongside nationally recognized pediatric specialists and interdisciplinary teams, you will develop the skills and confidence needed to care for critically ill children and support their families during some of their most challenging moments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education
- Associate's Degree ASN (Required)
- Bachelor's Degree BSN (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
- 0 years (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
- The licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National.
- Identify resources and know when to ask for assistance.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
- Identify self learning needs and seek resources to meet those needs.
Required Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse Registered Nurse licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia dependent upon location of practice. (Required)
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required)
FUNCTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Transformational Leadership
- Contribute to MagnetTM re-designation as evidenced by timely annual completion of professional profile and participation in relevant councils, committees, task forces and/or community outreach.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills as evidenced by successful completion of change project.
- Recognize need to escalate patient care issues via chain of command.
- Utilize the currently identified process to ensure accurate hand off.
- Demonstrate ability to work cohesively with ancillary staff to meet patient care needs.
- Cooperate in the implementation of change and support management decisions.
- Demonstrate empathy, concern and a desire to be helpful to others.
Structural Empowerment
- Complete all mandatory education and regulatory requirements and participates in professional activities to enhance nursing practice.
- Participate in performance appraisal and peer review.
- Support department goals for formal education, national certification, national safety standards and service excellence.
- Work in a collaborative manner with all members of the healthcare team and is viewed positively by coworkers.
Exemplary Professional Practice
- Gather physical and psychosocial data on patient and family and complete accurate and timely patient assessment.
- Demonstrate clinical skills necessary to care for assigned patients.
- Develop assessment, organizational and prioritization skills necessary to care for patients whose clinical needs change throughout the shift.
- Complete documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Continually assess and plan proactively for educational needs throughout hospital/clinic stay and before time of discharge.
- Organize care to complete assignment on time.
- Demonstrate caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores.
Safety
- Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
- Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
- Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation.
- Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
- Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers.
- Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $39.20 - $39.70
The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.
Children’s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
INTRODUCTION
Kids Are Our Everything.
ABOUT THE JOB
This cohort is designed for nursing students who will have graduated and obtained their DC RN license by March 2027 and are interested in launching their careers in either the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Applications will be accepted from October 26 through November 9 for the cohort beginning March 15, 2027.
The Nurse Residency Program offers new graduate nurses the opportunity to launch their careers in either the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) while receiving comprehensive support, mentorship, and hands-on training from expert pediatric critical care teams.
Our 26-bed CICU provides highly specialized care for patients with congenital and acquired heart disease and is home to advanced programs including ECMO, VAD, heart transplantation, and a state-of-the-art Telehealth Command Center.
Our 46-bed PICU, expanding to 60 beds in 2027, is a regional referral center and Level I Trauma Center caring for children with complex medical, surgical, trauma, neurologic, oncology, and respiratory conditions.
As a Nurse Resident, you will participate in a structured residency program that combines classroom learning, simulation, precepted clinical experiences, and ongoing professional development. Working alongside nationally recognized pediatric specialists and interdisciplinary teams, you will develop the skills and confidence needed to care for critically ill children and support their families during some of their most challenging moments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education
- Associate's Degree ASN (Required)
- Bachelor's Degree BSN (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
- 0 years (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
- The licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National.
- Identify resources and know when to ask for assistance.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
- Identify self learning needs and seek resources to meet those needs.
Required Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse Registered Nurse licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia dependent upon location of practice. (Required)
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required)
FUNCTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Transformational Leadership
- Contribute to MagnetTM re-designation as evidenced by timely annual completion of professional profile and participation in relevant councils, committees, task forces and/or community outreach.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills as evidenced by successful completion of change project.
- Recognize need to escalate patient care issues via chain of command.
- Utilize the currently identified process to ensure accurate hand off.
- Demonstrate ability to work cohesively with ancillary staff to meet patient care needs.
- Cooperate in the implementation of change and support management decisions.
- Demonstrate empathy, concern and a desire to be helpful to others.
Structural Empowerment
- Complete all mandatory education and regulatory requirements and participates in professional activities to enhance nursing practice.
- Participate in performance appraisal and peer review.
- Support department goals for formal education, national certification, national safety standards and service excellence.
- Work in a collaborative manner with all members of the healthcare team and is viewed positively by coworkers.
Exemplary Professional Practice
- Gather physical and psychosocial data on patient and family and complete accurate and timely patient assessment.
- Demonstrate clinical skills necessary to care for assigned patients.
- Develop assessment, organizational and prioritization skills necessary to care for patients whose clinical needs change throughout the shift.
- Complete documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Continually assess and plan proactively for educational needs throughout hospital/clinic stay and before time of discharge.
- Organize care to complete assignment on time.
- Demonstrate caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores.
Safety
- Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
- Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
- Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation.
- Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
- Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers.
- Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $39.20 - $39.70
The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.
Children’s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Critical Care Physician
Verify your medical credentials meet TN requirements
TN visa classification for physicians requires a valid medical degree and an unrestricted U.S. state medical license. Confirm your ECFMG certification and any board credentials are current before approaching employers, since incomplete licensure will block TN approval.
Target hospitals with active ICU staffing needs
Academic medical centers, level-one trauma centers, and large regional hospitals with high ICU bed counts file TN sponsorship most consistently. Filter your search to facilities that have existing critical care departments rather than generalist practices building new programs.
Search TN-sponsored critical care roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces Critical Care Physician openings filtered by TN visa sponsorship, so you can skip outreach to employers who haven't navigated physician immigration before. Use it to identify which health systems are actively hiring under USMCA.
Get the employer offer letter details right
Your TN support letter must specify your exact job title, duties confirming specialty occupation status, your degree field, employment start date, and compensation terms. Vague or generic letters are the leading cause of CBP requests for additional documentation at the port of entry.
Clarify your state license scope before filing
TN approval does not guarantee you can practice in the state where the hospital is located. Some states require a separate licensing step for foreign-trained physicians. Confirm your license covers the specific facility and any affiliated satellite locations before the offer is finalized.
Plan for Mexican TN processing timelines at consulates
Mexican nationals apply for a TN visa stamp at a U.S. consulate, which requires scheduling an appointment that can run several weeks out. Build this window into your start date negotiation with the employer so the offer doesn't expire before your visa is issued.
Critical Care Physician TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Critical Care Physician qualify for a TN visa?
Yes. Physicians qualify for TN status under the USMCA professional list when the role involves direct patient care in a specialty setting, such as an ICU or NICU. You'll need a qualifying medical degree, an unrestricted U.S. state medical license, and a detailed offer letter from a U.S. employer confirming your specialist duties.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for critical care physicians?
The TN has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and can be obtained at the border or a consulate without USCIS petitioning, which makes it far faster to activate than an H-1B visa. H-1B requires employer sponsorship through USCIS and a successful lottery draw. For Canadian intensivists with a firm offer, TN is typically the more direct route to starting work.
Can a Canadian physician apply for TN status at the border without pre-approval?
Yes. Canadian citizens can present their TN documentation directly to CBP at a land border crossing or preclearance location without filing with USCIS in advance. You'll need your medical degree, state license, and employer offer letter. CBP adjudicates TN requests on the spot, and most decisions are made the same day.
Where can I find Critical Care Physician jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN-sponsored roles in the U.S. You can search Critical Care Physician openings filtered by visa sponsorship, which narrows results to employers already prepared to support TN documentation rather than those unfamiliar with USMCA hiring.
What happens to my TN status if my hospital employment ends?
Your TN status is tied to the specific employer listed in your approval. If employment ends, you lose TN authorization for that role. You can apply for a new TN with a different employer, but you cannot work during the gap. Canadian physicians can file a new TN at the border quickly, while Mexican nationals must schedule a new consulate appointment.