TN Visa Operating Room Technician Jobs
Operating Room Technician roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA Medical/Allied Professionals category, covering surgical technologists and OR support staff. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no lottery or cap. Mexican citizens require a consular visa appointment. Employers file a TN support letter confirming the specialty occupation.
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At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.
As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.
What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:
* Clinical quality
* Integrity
* Service excellence
* Teamwork
* Accountability
* Continuous improvement
* Inclusion
Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.
At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.
Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.
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Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room | Surgery Center of Highlands Ranch
Location: 9051 SSG Chris Falkel Dr, Suite 400, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Schedule: No nights, weekends, or holidays
Join Our Growing Operating Room Team
Surgery Center of Highlands Ranch, our new state-of-the-art, multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center is expanding, and we’re actively hiring an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join our high-performing surgical team. We are proud to be the only ASC in Colorado equipped with a DaVinci XI Surgical System, and we are preparing to move into a larger facility to support our continued growth.
If you're an OR RN looking for a fast-paced, team-focused environment with excellent work–life balance, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
As an Operating Room RN, you will play a vital role in providing safe, high-quality perioperative care in a diverse surgical setting. Responsibilities include:
- Circulating in a multi-specialty OR, including robotics, orthopedics, urology, ENT, general surgery, and more.
- Ensuring exceptional patient safety, readiness, and experience throughout the perioperative process.
- Collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and clinical teammates.
- Supporting efficient surgical workflows in a dynamic, growth-oriented ASC setting.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Current Colorado or compact-state RN license
- 1+ year of Operating Room experience required
+ Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) experience preferred
- BLS required; ACLS/PALS preferred
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
- Passion for delivering outstanding patient care
QUALIFICATIONS
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
+ Must be completed within 90 days of employment if not already certified
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
+ Must be completed within 90 days of employment or proof of current certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required if pediatric care is included in the facility’s scope
+ Must be completed within 90 days of employment or proof of current certification
- CNOR or specialty certification in Perioperative Nursing preferred
COMPENSATION:
- Min: USD $30.00/Hr.
- Max: USD $45.00/Hr.
Overview:
At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.
As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.
What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:
* Clinical quality
* Integrity
* Service excellence
* Teamwork
* Accountability
* Continuous improvement
* Inclusion
Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.
At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.
Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.
ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room | Surgery Center of Highlands Ranch
Location: 9051 SSG Chris Falkel Dr, Suite 400, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Schedule: No nights, weekends, or holidays
Join Our Growing Operating Room Team
Surgery Center of Highlands Ranch, our new state-of-the-art, multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center is expanding, and we’re actively hiring an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join our high-performing surgical team. We are proud to be the only ASC in Colorado equipped with a DaVinci XI Surgical System, and we are preparing to move into a larger facility to support our continued growth.
If you're an OR RN looking for a fast-paced, team-focused environment with excellent work–life balance, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
As an Operating Room RN, you will play a vital role in providing safe, high-quality perioperative care in a diverse surgical setting. Responsibilities include:
- Circulating in a multi-specialty OR, including robotics, orthopedics, urology, ENT, general surgery, and more.
- Ensuring exceptional patient safety, readiness, and experience throughout the perioperative process.
- Collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and clinical teammates.
- Supporting efficient surgical workflows in a dynamic, growth-oriented ASC setting.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Current Colorado or compact-state RN license
- 1+ year of Operating Room experience required
+ Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) experience preferred
- BLS required; ACLS/PALS preferred
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
- Passion for delivering outstanding patient care
QUALIFICATIONS
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
+ Must be completed within 90 days of employment if not already certified
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
+ Must be completed within 90 days of employment or proof of current certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required if pediatric care is included in the facility’s scope
+ Must be completed within 90 days of employment or proof of current certification
- CNOR or specialty certification in Perioperative Nursing preferred
COMPENSATION:
- Min: USD $30.00/Hr.
- Max: USD $45.00/Hr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Operating Room Technician
Align your credentials to TN requirements
TN visa approval for OR Technicians depends on documented surgical technology training. A CSFA credential or an accredited surgical tech program certificate directly supports your specialty occupation classification. Gather your transcripts and credential certificates before targeting employers.
Search for employers with existing TN infrastructure
Hospital systems and ambulatory surgery centers that have sponsored TN professionals before know how to draft the support letter USCIS expects. Ask HR directly whether they have TN experience with allied health staff, not just physicians.
Use Migrate Mate to find OR Technician jobs with active TN sponsorship
Migrate Mate filters roles by TN visa sponsorship history and occupation category, cutting the guesswork of cold-applying. Search specifically under Medical and Allied Health to surface OR Technician openings from employers already familiar with the process.
Clarify your job offer letter covers specialty occupation language
The TN support letter must describe duties that match a recognized USMCA professional category, not just a generic job title. Confirm your offer letter specifies surgical technology responsibilities, required credentials, and the specialty nature of the OR role before your port of entry or consular appointment.
Prepare for state licensure questions at the border
Some CBP officers ask whether your state requires surgical tech licensure and whether you hold it. Check your destination state's requirements before traveling. Carrying a letter from your employer confirming state compliance removes ambiguity at the inspection booth.
Understand renewal timing so your authorization stays continuous
TN status is granted in three-year increments with unlimited renewals. File your renewal or extension before your current period expires to maintain work authorization. Canadians can renew at the port of entry; Mexican citizens must return to a U.S. consulate.
Operating Room Technician TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Operating Room Technician qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, OR Technicians can qualify under the TN Medical and Allied Professionals category when the role requires specialized surgical technology training and the job duties reflect a specialty occupation. Your employer's support letter must describe the surgical responsibilities specifically, not just reference a general technician title, to satisfy CBP or consular review.
How does TN compare to H-1B for OR Technician positions?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no multi-year wait to begin working. H-1B visa selection is randomized and limited to 85,000 slots per fiscal year. For OR Technicians with a firm job offer and qualifying credentials, TN is a faster and more predictable path than waiting through one or more H-1B lottery cycles.
Where can I find OR Technician jobs that already support TN sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers and filters listings by sponsorship history and occupation category. Searching under Medical and Allied Health on Migrate Mate surfaces OR Technician openings from hospital systems and surgery centers that understand the TN support letter process, reducing the back-and-forth with unfamiliar HR departments.
What documents does a Canadian OR Technician need at the port of entry?
You need your employer's TN support letter describing your OR duties and specialty occupation classification, proof of your surgical technology credential or relevant training, your Canadian passport, and the DS-160 is not required for Canadians. CBP processes TN applications at the border, so Canadians don't need to schedule a consular appointment in advance.
Can a Mexican OR Technician apply for TN status the same way a Canadian can?
No. Mexican citizens cannot apply at the port of entry. You must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico, which requires scheduling an appointment, completing the DS-160, paying the visa application fee, and attending an interview. Once issued, your TN visa allows entry in three-year increments, the same as for Canadian nationals.