Nursing Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California
California has one of the largest nursing workforces in the country, with major health systems like Kaiser Permanente, UCLA Health, UCSF Medical Center, and Dignity Health actively hiring internationally trained nurses. Demand is highest in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento, where hospital networks regularly pursue visa sponsorship to fill critical bedside and specialty nursing roles.
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Position Summary: The primary purpose of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
- Ensure that the resident’s room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.).
- Greet residents and escort them to their room.
- Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate.
- Inventory and mark the resident’s personal possessions as instructed.
- Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area and assist with loading/unloading residents from vehicles as necessary.
- Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.
- Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
- Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.
- Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to your supervisor.
- Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty.
- Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
- Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.).
- Assist residents with bath functions (i.e., bedbath, tub or shower bath, etc.) as directed.
- Assist residents with personal care.
- Keep residents dry (i.e., change gown, clothing, linen, etc., when it becomes wet or soiled).
- Change bed linens. Keep linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under the resident.
- Assist resident with bowel and bladder functions (i.e., take to bathroom, offer bedpan/urinal, portable commode, etc.).
- Maintain intake and output records as instructed.
- Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.
- Change dressings, bandages, binders, etc., as instructed.
- Provide eye and ear care (i.e., warm/cold compresses, eye/ear instillation, cleaning eyeglasses/hearing aides, etc.) as instructed.
- Answer resident calls promptly.
- Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
- Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes.
- Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent pressure ulcers (bedsores).
- Report injuries of an unknown source, including skin tears.
- Turn bedfast residents at least every two (2) hours.
- Perform special treatment as instructed.
- Prepare residents for meals (i.e., take to bathroom, wash hands, comb hair, raise bed, position tables, place bibs, take to/from dining room, etc.).
- Serve food trays. Assist with feeding as indicated (i.e., cutting foods, feeding, assist in dining room supervision, etc.).
- Keep residents’ water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water (on each shift) and within easy reach of the resident.
- Serve between meal and bedtime snacks.
- Participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
- Wash hands before and after performing any service for the resident.
- Immediately notify the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of any resident leaving/missing from the facility.
- Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
- Keep excess supplies and equipment off the floor. Store in designated areas.
- Wash wheelchairs, walkers, etc., as instructed.
- Clean, disinfect, and return all resident care equipment to its designated storage area after each use.
- Perform routine housekeeping duties (i.e., clean bedrails, overbed table, night stand, etc., that relate to nursing care procedures).
- Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse immediately.
- Report all safety violations.
- Follow established isolation precautions and procedures.
- Follow established procedures in the use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
- Use only the equipment you have been trained to use; operate all the equipment in a safe manner.
- Inform the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of any changes in the resident’s condition so that appropriate information can be entered on the resident’s care plan.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
- Ensure that you treat all residents fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect.
- Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy.
- Knock before entering the resident’s room.
- Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
- Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.
- Honor the resident’s refusal of treatment request. Report such requests to your supervisor.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Valid CA CNA license
Current CPR certification
Must pass pre-employment background check and physical
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited CNA program.
Credentials:
Must possess an active CNA certificate valid in this state.
Must possess a current CPR card.
Other Specific Requirements:
Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works in area(s) throughout the nursing service area (i.e. nurse’s stations, resident rooms, etc.).
Moves intermittently during working hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Interacts with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors.
Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. May be on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of mechanical devices):
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
Must be able to cope with the mental emotional and stress of the position.
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which may include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
BENEFITS:
- Health/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life Insurance
- 401 (k) Plan and Matching
- Vacation Time, Holiday Pay and Sick Time
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
PAY: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as "estimated" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.
EOE disability veteran
LOCATION:
3751 Montgomery Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
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Which companies sponsor visas for nurses in California?
Large integrated health systems are the most active sponsors. Kaiser Permanente, UCSF Health, UCLA Health, Cedars-Sinai, Stanford Health Care, and Dignity Health have all sponsored nursing roles in recent years. Teaching hospitals affiliated with UC campuses tend to have dedicated international recruitment pipelines, particularly for ICU, emergency, and perioperative nursing specialties where staffing shortages are persistent.
Which visa types are most common for nursing roles in California?
The EB-3 immigrant visa is the most common pathway for internationally trained nurses in California, as nursing roles typically qualify under the skilled worker category. Employers file a PERM labor certification followed by an I-140 petition. Some nurses also enter on a TN visa if they hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship. The H-1B visa is less commonly used for nursing because most bedside RN roles face specialty occupation scrutiny, though it does apply to advanced practice roles like nurse practitioners.
Which cities in California have the most nursing sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles and the broader Southern California region account for a large share of opportunities, given the density of hospital systems and a high patient volume driven by population size. San Francisco and the Bay Area follow closely, with academic medical centers like UCSF and Stanford driving international hiring. San Diego has a growing medical cluster, and Sacramento sees consistent demand through UC Davis Health and regional community hospital networks.
How to find nursing visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international nurses and healthcare professionals seeking visa sponsorship in California. You can filter listings by state and role to see nursing positions from employers who have a documented history of sponsoring work visas. This is more targeted than general job searching because listings are curated for sponsorship-eligible candidates, saving time you'd otherwise spend screening employers who don't support international hires.
Are there any California-specific considerations for nurses seeking visa sponsorship?
California maintains some of the strictest nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in the country, which increases demand for nurses but also means employers are highly selective about credentials and licensure. International nurses must obtain a California RN license through the California Board of Registered Nursing, which requires a credential evaluation and may involve additional coursework if your training has gaps relative to California standards. Processing times for California RN licensure can be lengthy, so starting early is important.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored nursing jobs in California?
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.