TN Visa Surgical Dental Assistant Jobs
Surgical Dental Assistant roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty, classified under the Medical/Allied Professional category. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or port of entry with no cap. Mexican citizens require consular processing. A qualifying job offer and proof of relevant credentials are required before filing.
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Job Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
36
Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare
At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.
Benefits That Support You
We invest in you — personally and professionally.
Enjoy:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
- Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
- Retirement savings with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
- Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility
Job Summary:
The best career is right here.
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse Surgical Assistant for the Surgery unit located at the Edgewood, Kentucky location.
Shift & Hours: Day shift, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm; full-time, 36 hours per week.
Job Description:
The best career is right here.
Performs/assists with surgical procedures under the direct supervision of the surgeon. The professional nurse provides evidence-based nursing care utilizing the nursing process to meet the surgical needs of the patient in the perioperative setting. The RNSA is responsible for appropriately delegating tasks to other licensed/unlicensed health care team members as deemed appropriate by training and education. The RNSA collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare team members when providing nursing care. This position is intended as a transition to the RNFA role once all educational preparation/requirements are successfully met. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education, Credentials, Licenses:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. If eligible, must have a Compact (multi-state) License in their primary state of residence. Current registration to practice in the state where work is being performed. Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses. Must be accepted into an acceptable RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) Program within one year of hire/transfer date. CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse) must be obtained prior to completion of RNFA Program training.
Specialized Knowledge:
Expert knowledge of anatomy and physiology, surgical procedures and instrumentation. In depth knowledge of suture, suturing techniques and wound closure. Knowledge of assisting the surgeon with dissection and retraction. Competent in mathematical calculations associated with medication administration. Competent to independently perform safe nursing skills and procedures.
Kind and Length of Experience:
Two years of experience as a surgical RN
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.
Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here.
Job Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
36
Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare
At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.
Benefits That Support You
We invest in you — personally and professionally.
Enjoy:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
- Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
- Retirement savings with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
- Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility
Job Summary:
The best career is right here.
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse Surgical Assistant for the Surgery unit located at the Edgewood, Kentucky location.
Shift & Hours: Day shift, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm; full-time, 36 hours per week.
Job Description:
The best career is right here.
Performs/assists with surgical procedures under the direct supervision of the surgeon. The professional nurse provides evidence-based nursing care utilizing the nursing process to meet the surgical needs of the patient in the perioperative setting. The RNSA is responsible for appropriately delegating tasks to other licensed/unlicensed health care team members as deemed appropriate by training and education. The RNSA collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare team members when providing nursing care. This position is intended as a transition to the RNFA role once all educational preparation/requirements are successfully met. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education, Credentials, Licenses:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. If eligible, must have a Compact (multi-state) License in their primary state of residence. Current registration to practice in the state where work is being performed. Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses. Must be accepted into an acceptable RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) Program within one year of hire/transfer date. CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse) must be obtained prior to completion of RNFA Program training.
Specialized Knowledge:
Expert knowledge of anatomy and physiology, surgical procedures and instrumentation. In depth knowledge of suture, suturing techniques and wound closure. Knowledge of assisting the surgeon with dissection and retraction. Competent in mathematical calculations associated with medication administration. Competent to independently perform safe nursing skills and procedures.
Kind and Length of Experience:
Two years of experience as a surgical RN
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Surgical Dental Assistant
Verify your credentials meet TN standards
TN visa classification for dental assistants requires documented training or certification specific to surgical assisting. Gather your dental assistant diploma, any oral surgery certifications, and employer letters confirming your clinical scope before you approach a sponsoring employer.
Target oral surgery and periodontal group practices
Standalone oral surgery centers and multi-surgeon periodontal groups file TN sponsorship more routinely than general dental offices. Oral and maxillofacial surgery programs at academic medical centers are another strong category, as they operate under structured HR processes familiar with allied professional visas.
Confirm the employer's TN filing process upfront
Some dental employers have only sponsored dentists, not allied staff. Ask HR directly whether they've filed TN petitions for surgical assistants before, and whether they work with outside immigration counsel. This prevents delays after an offer is extended.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for TN-sponsoring employers
Searching for surgical dental assistant roles across general job boards gives you no visibility into sponsorship history. Migrate Mate filters positions by TN visa sponsorship, so you're only reviewing employers who have already committed to the process for your role category.
Prepare a TN support letter with surgical scope detail
Your employer's TN support letter must describe your duties in terms that map to the USMCA Medical/Allied Professional category. A letter that lists generic dental assisting tasks without referencing surgical instrumentation, implant procedures, or sedation monitoring will draw unnecessary scrutiny at the port of entry.
Understand the Canadian versus Mexican filing difference
Canadian citizens can receive TN status at a U.S. port of entry on the day of travel, with no advance petition required. Mexican citizens must schedule a consular interview and obtain a TN visa stamp before entering, which adds several weeks to your start date timeline.
Surgical Dental Assistant TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Surgical Dental Assistant role actually qualify for the TN visa?
Yes. Surgical Dental Assistants qualify under the USMCA's Medical/Allied Professional category. The role must involve specialized clinical duties such as surgical instrumentation, suture removal, or sedation monitoring rather than general chair-side assisting. Your job offer letter and credential documentation need to reflect that specialized scope clearly for CBP or a consular officer to approve TN status.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Surgical Dental Assistants?
The TN visa is a significantly more practical path for this role. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance, carries an annual lottery with no guaranteed selection, and treats allied health roles inconsistently. TN has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and can be approved at a port of entry on the day of travel. For Mexican nationals, consular processing still applies, but there is no lottery risk.
What credentials do I need to qualify as a TN Surgical Dental Assistant?
You'll need documented formal training in dental assisting, typically a diploma or certificate from an accredited program, and evidence of experience in a surgical setting. Credentials such as the Certified Dental Assistant designation from the DANB strengthen your application. Canadian and Mexican credentials are generally accepted, but your employer's support letter must connect your training to the specific surgical duties you'll perform in the U.S. role.
How can I find employers who will sponsor a TN visa for this role?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, so you can spend weeks applying to practices that won't sponsor work visas. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you identify Surgical Dental Assistant positions at employers with recent visa filings and experience with visa sponsorship. Starting with that filtered set saves significant time and avoids the frustration of pursuing roles where sponsorship is not available.
Can my TN status as a Surgical Dental Assistant be renewed if I change employers?
TN status is tied to the specific employer named in the original application. If you change practices, your new employer must independently support a fresh TN filing before you begin working. Canadian citizens can handle this at a port of entry. Mexican citizens need a new visa stamp. There is no portability provision like AC21 under H-1B, so confirm the new employer's process before giving notice at your current position.