Nursing Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Alabama

Alabama's nursing sector draws consistent demand from health systems like UAB Medicine in Birmingham, Huntsville Hospital, and Infirmary Health on the Gulf Coast. International nurses most often pursue sponsorship through EB-3 immigrant visas or H-1B petitions, with registered nurse and specialty care roles concentrated in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile.

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Overview

Open Jobs848+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type98% On-site
Salary Range$39K – $51K
Top LocationHuntsville, AL
Most JobsHuntsville Hospital

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Baptist Health
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Nursing Assistant I
Baptist Health
Homewood, Alabama
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
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High School

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Tuskegee University
Maternal Newborn Nursing Faculty
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Maternal Newborn Nursing Faculty
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, Alabama
Nursing
Teaching & Instruction
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Higher Education
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Master's
1,001-5,000

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The village at mission
Certified Nursing Assistant
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Certified Nursing Assistant
The village at mission
Montgomery, Alabama
Nursing
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Other

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University of Alabama, Birmingham
School of Nursing-Open Rank-Family, Community and Health Systems
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University of Alabama, Birmingham
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School of Nursing-Open Rank-Family, Community and Health Systems
University of Alabama, Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Teaching & Instruction
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5+ yrs exp.
Doctorate
10,000+

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Prime Healthcare Services
Nursing Assistant
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Nursing Assistant
Prime Healthcare Services
Gadsden, Alabama
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
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None
10,000+

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Nursing Job Roles in Alabama

Nursing848 jobs
Healthcare Administration835 jobs
Patient Services & Wellbeing771 jobs
Caregiving & Elderly Support171 jobs
Allied Health78 jobs
Clinical Support28 jobs
Medical Specialists18 jobs
Radiology / Imaging16 jobs
Mental & Behavioral Health15 jobs
Physicians15 jobs

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Nursing Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor visas for nurses in Alabama?

UAB Medicine (University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System) is the largest sponsoring health system in the state, followed by Huntsville Hospital Health System and DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa. Infirmary Health in Mobile also has a history of recruiting internationally trained nurses. Larger academic medical centers and multi-hospital networks are generally more equipped to manage the sponsorship process than smaller community facilities.

Which visa types are most common for nursing roles in Alabama?

The EB-3 immigrant visa (professional or skilled worker category) is the most common pathway for internationally trained registered nurses, as nursing is explicitly listed as a Schedule A occupation, allowing employers to skip the PERM labor market test. H-1B visas apply to advanced practice roles such as nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, which meet specialty occupation requirements. TN visas cover Canadian and Mexican nurses under USMCA.

Which cities in Alabama have the most nursing sponsorship jobs?

Birmingham accounts for the largest share of nursing sponsorship activity, driven by UAB Medicine and the broader concentration of specialty hospitals in the metro area. Huntsville is a growing market with Huntsville Hospital expanding capacity alongside the region's population growth. Mobile provides opportunities through Infirmary Health and USA Health. Tuscaloosa and Montgomery have smaller but active markets anchored by regional hospital systems.

How to find nursing visa sponsorship jobs in Alabama?

Migrate Mate lets you filter nursing jobs in Alabama specifically by visa sponsorship availability, which removes the guesswork of contacting employers to confirm their willingness to sponsor. For Alabama, focus on registered nurse, travel nurse, and advanced practice roles at the large health systems listed on the platform. Filtering by location within Migrate Mate will surface Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile postings where sponsorship is confirmed.

Are there state-specific considerations for nurses seeking sponsorship in Alabama?

Alabama is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, meaning nurses who hold a multistate license from another compact state can practice in Alabama without obtaining a separate state license, which can simplify onboarding for internationally trained nurses who have already cleared licensure in a compact state. Internationally trained nurses must still pass NCLEX and obtain CGFNS credential verification regardless of the compact status. Alabama's prevailing wage determinations for nursing roles follow federal DOL standards.

What is the prevailing wage for sponsored nursing jobs in Alabama?

U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.

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