TN Visa Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs
Operating room nursing requires NCLEX licensure, active state RN credentials, and demonstrated perioperative experience before a U.S. employer can file your TN visa sponsorship. Canadian citizens qualify immediately at the border; Mexican citizens enter through consular processing. Both pathways require a formal job offer and proof your RN role meets USMCA specialty criteria.
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Job Code: RN1528
About us
Full-time
$15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates
We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.
As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Non Exempt
Supervises Positions:
JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health. The Registered Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required. 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Experience:
1 year of relevant experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure:
Current RN licensure in applicable state required. CPI certification within three months of hire required for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and Central Staffing and Scheduling Office (CSSO). If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required:
- Ability to perform basic nursing skills on groups of patients and ability to assume charge responsibility.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly.
- Ability to administer medication utilizing the five rights.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to safely and effectively care for all patient populations which present to the department.
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:
N/A
Competencies:
Patient Care: Acts with patient advocacy when implementing the interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Collaborates with healthcare team to educate patient and their support system.
- Analyzes, modifies, and implements strategies to progress the patient through their plan of care.
- Ensures completion of nursing interventions, medical orders, and other related therapies.
- Prioritizes job duties according to patients' needs and changing acuity levels.
Teamwork: Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members/internal customers to provide efficient treatment of patients.
- Develops team members through mentoring, precepting, orientation, and providing feedback.
- Resolves conflicts independently, as appropriate.
- Accepts responsibility for actions and responds positively upon feedback from others.
Medical Knowledge: Demonstrates medical skills to provide required patient care.
- Operates various equipment including portable cardiac monitors, bedside commodes, etc.
- Provides routine nursing care such as starting IVs, performing dressing changes, etc. for multiple patients in a timely manner.
- Assists in critical situations including administering CPR.
- Administers and evaluates medication therapies, performs patient transfers, and transports patients via wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code:
Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.
OTHER
- May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention:
- On call responsibilities as directed:
- Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed:
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
Registered Nurse Surgical Services - OR
Job Code: RN1528
About us
Full-time
$15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates
We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.
As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Non Exempt
Supervises Positions:
JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health. The Registered Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required. 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Experience:
1 year of relevant experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure:
Current RN licensure in applicable state required. CPI certification within three months of hire required for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and Central Staffing and Scheduling Office (CSSO). If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required:
- Ability to perform basic nursing skills on groups of patients and ability to assume charge responsibility.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly.
- Ability to administer medication utilizing the five rights.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to safely and effectively care for all patient populations which present to the department.
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:
N/A
Competencies:
Patient Care: Acts with patient advocacy when implementing the interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Collaborates with healthcare team to educate patient and their support system.
- Analyzes, modifies, and implements strategies to progress the patient through their plan of care.
- Ensures completion of nursing interventions, medical orders, and other related therapies.
- Prioritizes job duties according to patients' needs and changing acuity levels.
Teamwork: Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members/internal customers to provide efficient treatment of patients.
- Develops team members through mentoring, precepting, orientation, and providing feedback.
- Resolves conflicts independently, as appropriate.
- Accepts responsibility for actions and responds positively upon feedback from others.
Medical Knowledge: Demonstrates medical skills to provide required patient care.
- Operates various equipment including portable cardiac monitors, bedside commodes, etc.
- Provides routine nursing care such as starting IVs, performing dressing changes, etc. for multiple patients in a timely manner.
- Assists in critical situations including administering CPR.
- Administers and evaluates medication therapies, performs patient transfers, and transports patients via wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code:
Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.
OTHER
- May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention:
- On call responsibilities as directed:
- Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed:
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Registered Nurse Operating Room
Verify your perioperative credentials match U.S. standards
U.S. employers filing TN visa sponsorship for OR nurses require active NCLEX-RN passage and a state license. If you hold a Canadian provincial nursing registration, confirm the state board accepts it directly before applying.
Target hospitals with dedicated OR expansion programs
Health systems actively opening surgical suites or trauma centers are more likely to sponsor TN visas for OR nurses. Search postings that mention perioperative teams, CVOR, or robotics-assisted surgery programs as hiring priorities.
Request a TN support letter before your border crossing
Canadian RNs can complete TN admission at a port of entry, but your employer must provide a detailed support letter specifying your OR role, duties, and USMCA eligibility. Bring your NCLEX certificate, state license, and degree transcript.
Search TN-sponsored OR nursing roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter operating room nursing positions by employers who have filed TN visa sponsorship before. That history signals they understand the process and won't withdraw an offer over paperwork questions.
Clarify specialty scope with HR before accepting any offer
Some OR positions straddle scrub tech and circulator duties. Confirm the posted title says Registered Nurse and that your offer letter describes RN-scope tasks only, since TN classification depends on the role matching USMCA's nurse category precisely.
Understand how Mexican TN processing differs from Canadian
Mexican citizens cannot self-petition at the border and must apply at a U.S. consulate. Appointment wait times at Monterrey, Guadalajara, and Ciudad Juárez vary by season, so factor two to six weeks into your start date negotiation with the employer.
Registered Nurse Operating Room TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an operating room RN role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Registered Nurse is an explicitly listed USMCA occupation, and operating room specialization falls within that category as long as your offer letter describes RN-scope duties. The role must require a nursing degree and active licensure. Scrub technician or surgical tech titles do not qualify under the RN category, so title accuracy on your offer letter matters.
How does TN visa sponsorship for OR nurses compare to H-1B?
The TN visa has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, meaning your employer can file any time of year and you can start work as soon as the TN is approved. H-1B visa requires entering a randomized lottery with roughly a one-in-four chance of selection. For Canadian and Mexican OR nurses, TN is faster, cheaper, and far more predictable than H-1B for qualifying roles.
What documents does my employer need to file TN sponsorship for an OR nursing role?
Your employer needs to prepare a detailed support letter confirming your job title, OR duties, and USMCA eligibility. You'll need to provide your NCLEX-RN passing certificate, current state nursing license, nursing degree transcripts, and a valid passport. For Canadian nurses seeking entry at a port of entry, these documents are submitted directly to CBP rather than to USCIS in advance.
Where can I find operating room nursing jobs that include TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals searching for U.S. roles with TN visa sponsorship. You can filter for operating room nursing positions by employers who have a documented history of TN filings, which removes the uncertainty of approaching employers who have never navigated the process before.
Can I switch OR nursing employers while on a TN visa?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. You'll need your new employer to file a new TN petition or support a port-of-entry application before you begin working for them. Canadian nurses often handle this at the border, while Mexican nurses need a new consular appointment. Avoid any gap in employment that could create a status issue.