TN Visa Respiratory Therapist Jobs
Respiratory Therapist is a designated TN visa occupation under USMCA, making it one of the more direct paths to U.S. employment for Canadian and Mexican professionals. Employers across hospital systems and pulmonary care centers regularly offer TN sponsorship, and the credential and licensure requirements align closely with what Canadian RTs already hold.
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Summa Health System – Akron Campus
Primary patient population: This is a med/surg unit specializing in respiratory ailments and care, including trach and chronic ventilator patients.
Unit Size: 28-bed unit
Target Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5 to 1:6 *subject to change based on census numbers and patient care needs
Highlights:
- $5/hr shift differential for nights; $1/hr for weekends
- 12-month nurse residency program for new grads
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families, commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization, and competitive pay and benefits.
Summary
Guided by knowledge of the basic principles of nursing based on the biological, physical, and psycho-social sciences, utilizes judgment supported by evidence and nursing theory in the delivery of nursing care. Provides, coordinates and/or delegates nursing care and manages resources in the delivery of care for patients, the family of patients and the community, with the goal of attaining, maintaining and restoring optimum health.
Formal Education Required:
- Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) required, BSN preferred
- Graduate of a program of professional nursing that is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
- Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of Ohio
Experience and Training Required:
- PRN RN’s must have at least one-year recent experience in the area of practice.
- One year of related RN experience is required for weekend option positions.
- Additional related previous experience and/or preparation may be required for specialty units.
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
- Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
- Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range
- Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
- Requires exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment, such as risk of falls, strains, etc.
- Maintains current Basic Life Support certification; All nurses new to critical care, progressive care, medical telemetry, PACU, and ED must successfully complete Advanced Cardiac Life Support within the first six months and maintain current card. Experienced RNs hired into areas requiring ACLS are expected to have an ACLS certification upon hire or must be completed within six weeks of hire.
Population Specific Competency:
- Additional education or certifications may be required for specialty areas (i.e. PALS, NIH, Non-Violet Crisis Intervention, etc.).
- Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect, dignity and diversity
Level of Physical Demands:
- Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
Compensation:
- $34.59/hr - $54.33/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.
Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.
- Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Education Assistance
- Daily Pay
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Part-Time, 24 hrs/week, 7a-7: 30p, every other weekend/holiday
Summa Health System – Akron Campus
Primary patient population: This is a med/surg unit specializing in respiratory ailments and care, including trach and chronic ventilator patients.
Unit Size: 28-bed unit
Target Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5 to 1:6 *subject to change based on census numbers and patient care needs
Highlights:
- $5/hr shift differential for nights; $1/hr for weekends
- 12-month nurse residency program for new grads
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families, commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization, and competitive pay and benefits.
Summary
Guided by knowledge of the basic principles of nursing based on the biological, physical, and psycho-social sciences, utilizes judgment supported by evidence and nursing theory in the delivery of nursing care. Provides, coordinates and/or delegates nursing care and manages resources in the delivery of care for patients, the family of patients and the community, with the goal of attaining, maintaining and restoring optimum health.
Formal Education Required:
- Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) required, BSN preferred
- Graduate of a program of professional nursing that is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
- Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of Ohio
Experience and Training Required:
- PRN RN’s must have at least one-year recent experience in the area of practice.
- One year of related RN experience is required for weekend option positions.
- Additional related previous experience and/or preparation may be required for specialty units.
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
- Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
- Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range
- Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
- Requires exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment, such as risk of falls, strains, etc.
- Maintains current Basic Life Support certification; All nurses new to critical care, progressive care, medical telemetry, PACU, and ED must successfully complete Advanced Cardiac Life Support within the first six months and maintain current card. Experienced RNs hired into areas requiring ACLS are expected to have an ACLS certification upon hire or must be completed within six weeks of hire.
Population Specific Competency:
- Additional education or certifications may be required for specialty areas (i.e. PALS, NIH, Non-Violet Crisis Intervention, etc.).
- Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect, dignity and diversity
Level of Physical Demands:
- Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
Compensation:
- $34.59/hr - $54.33/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.
Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.
- Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Education Assistance
- Daily Pay
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Respiratory Therapist
Verify your credentials meet U.S. licensing standards
Canadian RTs credentialed through the CSRT are generally recognized for TN visa purposes, but state respiratory care boards set their own licensure requirements. Confirm your specific state's requirements before accepting an offer, since your TN approval depends on meeting both federal occupation criteria and employer-documented role alignment.
Target hospital systems with dedicated HR immigration teams
Large hospital networks and multi-facility health systems process TN sponsorships regularly and typically have in-house HR staff who understand the paperwork. Smaller outpatient clinics may be willing but lack the infrastructure, which can slow your start date significantly.
Search for TN-sponsored Respiratory Therapist roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for TN-eligible roles, so you're not spending hours screening postings that won't support sponsorship. It's built for Canadian and Mexican professionals navigating USMCA-based hiring.
Ask employers about their TN filing method upfront
Canadian citizens can obtain TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry without pre-filing with USCIS. Confirm whether your prospective employer expects you to handle port-of-entry admission or whether they're filing a USCIS petition, since the documentation package and timeline differ.
Get your offer letter to include specific TN-required language
The offer letter is your primary TN document and must state your job title, duties, qualifications, and that the position is temporary in nature. A letter missing any of these elements can result in a CBP denial at the border even if the role genuinely qualifies.
Anticipate credential verification delays for Mexican professionals
Mexican RT professionals applying for TN status must go through consular processing rather than port-of-entry admission. Build extra time into your start date negotiation to account for visa appointment wait times at U.S. consulates in Mexico.
Respiratory Therapist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Respiratory Therapist qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Respiratory Therapist is explicitly listed as a qualifying occupation under the USMCA TN visa category. To qualify, you must hold a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree, or meet the alternative credential requirements recognized for the occupation. Your employer's offer letter must describe duties that match the TN occupation definition.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Respiratory Therapists?
TN is generally faster and more predictable for Respiratory Therapists than H-1B visa. There's no annual lottery for Canadians, no cap waiting period, and Canadian citizens can receive TN status at a U.S. port of entry the same day they present their documents. H-1B requires an annual lottery, a petitioning employer, and months of USCIS processing time. The trade-off is that TN doesn't carry dual intent, so long-term permanent residency planning requires separate strategy.
Where can I find Respiratory Therapist jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals searching for TN-eligible roles in the U.S. It filters listings by TN visa eligibility, so you can focus on employers who already understand USMCA-based sponsorship rather than cold-pitching employers who may not be familiar with the process.
Can a Mexican Respiratory Therapist get TN status at the border like a Canadian applicant?
No. Mexican nationals must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico and cannot use the port-of-entry admission process available to Canadians. You'll need to schedule a consular interview, submit your supporting documents, and wait for visa issuance before traveling to begin work. Consular appointment availability varies and should factor into your start date planning.
What documents does a Respiratory Therapist need for a TN visa application?
You'll need a detailed employer offer letter, proof of Canadian or Mexican citizenship, and evidence of your professional credentials, which typically means your RT certification and any relevant degree documentation. If your credential is from a Canadian institution, a diploma or credential evaluation confirming equivalency to the U.S. standard may strengthen your application. Mexican applicants submit these to the U.S. consulate; Canadian applicants present them to a CBP officer at the port of entry.