TN Visa Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Jobs
Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Nurse category, covering both Canadian and Mexican NPs. Your employer prepares a support letter documenting your qualifications and role details, and Canadian citizens can obtain TN status at the border by presenting this documentation without a prior visa appointment.
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INTRODUCTION
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce. Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work. Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Join a large health network that is a community hospital and a regional referral center, boasting more than 125 physicians who care for more than 140,000 patients each year.
Board-certified emergency medicine physicians are supported by advanced practice clinicians with emergency care training and specially trained emergency nurses. We have one of the largest emergency medicine residencies in the country, which gives us access to top emergency medicine trainees.
In an Emergency Medicine career with LVHN, you’ll experience:
- A large, multi-site employed group of more than 125 emergency physicians, including five toxicologists and more than 60 advanced practice clinicians.
- LVHN treats 300,000 emergency department (ED) patients annually in nine EDs (high-volume EDs: 100,000 patients annually; small-town, community hospital EDs: 30,000 patients annually).
- LVH-Cedar Crest provides the region’s only Children’s Hospital and PICU seeing about 34,000 pediatric patients.
- LVHN–MedEvac provides air and ground critical care transportation.
- Specialized trauma care is provided in our extensive trauma system – the only health system in Pennsylvania with hospitals to earn all four levels of trauma accreditation. Five LVHN hospitals have earned accreditation from the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation as certified trauma centers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A valid PA Nurse Practitioner medical license, or ability to obtain one is required.
- Must be board certified.
- Graduate of an accredited education program for Nurse Practitioners.
- Flexibility to work various shifts.
- No experience required. New graduates welcome as position includes an orientation program.
BENEFITS
As a nationally certified Great Place to Work™, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. Explore our benefits.
- Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
- CME Time and Allowance
- Relocation (if applicable)
LOCATION
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103-6202, Allentown, United States
Interested? Get In Touch.
Send your CV or contact your recruiter to learn more about this opportunity.
Lynne Jensen
Senior Clinician Recruiter
Email: Lynne.Jensen@jefferson.edu
Phone: 484-294-5162
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Verify your NP credentials meet TN requirements
TN visa classification requires a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in nursing plus an active U.S. state RN license. Emergency medicine NPs must confirm their APRN certification is recognized by the hiring state before proceeding with the application. For Canadian citizens, you'll present your credentials and the employer's support letter at a U.S. port of entry. For Mexican citizens, the employer's support letter is submitted with your application at a U.S. consulate.
Target health systems with established TN filing experience
Large academic medical centers and regional trauma centers routinely sponsor work visas for advanced practice nurses. Look for employers with recent visa filings across healthcare roles—this demonstrates experience with visa sponsorship processes. Hospitals experienced with visa sponsorship for various clinical positions are more likely to support TN applications for nurse practitioners.
Address Mexican NP applicants' annual allocation early
Mexico's TN allocation is capped annually, so apply as early in the fiscal year as possible. Request confirmation from your employer that they are aware of this limit and have engaged with USCIS before your offer letter is finalized.
Clarify your role in the employer support letter process
Emergency medicine groups that staff hospitals through contractor arrangements may defer sponsorship responsibility to the host facility. Get written confirmation of which entity will provide your support letter before accepting an offer, since a mismatch delays your start date.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers actively offering TN sponsorship
Filter by TN visa and Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers who have already committed to sponsorship, cutting out the time spent cold-contacting facilities that decline to sponsor advanced practice roles.
Prepare a role-specific TN support letter from your employer
CBP officers at ports of entry assess TN eligibility on the spot for Canadians. Your employer's support letter must specifically state your NP duties, your graduate nursing degree, and your active RN license, not just your job title and salary.
Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. NPs qualify under the USMCA treaty's Nurse occupational category, provided you hold a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in nursing and an active RN license in the state where you'll practice. Emergency medicine is a specialty setting, not a separate TN category, so your degree and license are what determine eligibility, not your clinical focus area.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioners?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no multi-year wait for a visa number. Canadian NPs can receive TN status at a port of entry the same day. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance, a lottery selection, and USCIS petition approval. For most Canadian and Mexican NPs, TN is a faster and more reliable path to U.S. employment.
Can I work in an emergency department while my TN is being processed?
Canadian citizens approved at a port of entry can begin work immediately upon receiving TN status. Mexican citizens require a TN visa stamp from a U.S. consulate before starting work, and that consular appointment must be scheduled and completed first. Neither pathway allows you to work based solely on a pending application or offer letter.
Where can I find Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking roles with TN visa sponsorship. You can filter by visa type and job title to find Emergency Medicine NP positions at employers with recent visa filings, which indicates experience navigating work visa sponsorship. This helps you focus on facilities more likely to support your TN application rather than spending time on organizations unfamiliar with the visa sponsorship process.
What happens to my TN status if the hospital switches staffing agencies or my employer changes?
TN status is tied to a specific employer relationship. If your employer of record changes, whether through a staffing agency transition or a direct acquisition, you need a new TN approval before continuing work for the new entity. Canadian NPs can handle this at a port of entry, while Mexican NPs must return to a U.S. consulate for a new visa stamp.