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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Job ID 19868
Location Marina del Rey, California, United States
Job Category Nursing
Date posted 08/29/2026
Job Description
Make a difference every single day!
Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital and its staff aim to exceed the expectations of our patients, their families and the community with a service-oriented attitude. We seek excellence, courtesy, teamwork, respect, communication and enthusiasm in our future colleagues. If you are looking for exciting career opportunities with growth potential, come and join the team at Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital!
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The Nurse Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the directions and supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.
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Provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients within the nursing attendant’s scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial and physical needs.
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Performs other duties as assigned, within the nursing attendant’s scope of practice.
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Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
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Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pains.
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Demonstrates ability to communicate to the Registered Nurse (RN) any observed changes in patient status and responses.
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Demonstrates ability to assist with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient’s age and physical condition.
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Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
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Communicates appropriately and clearly to Nursing Unit Director, Charge Nurse and/or team leader, co-workers and physicians.
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Provides care appropriate to condition and age of patient, including geriatric and general population.
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Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN.
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Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
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Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
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Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes within shift.
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Demonstrates knowledge of disease entities.
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Other duties as needed.
Shifts: Night Shift 1800-06:30 including some weekends shifts
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
- High School diploma/General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
License/Certifications:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred)
- Current BLS certification (required)
Experience:
- 6 months to 1 year work related experience preferred
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
- Basic computer knowledge
Req ID 19868
Working Title Nursing Assistant, Short Stay Unit, Full time, 12hr Nights - Marina Hospital
Department Short Stay Unit
Business Entity Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital
Job Category Nursing
Job Specialty Nursing
Overtime Status NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift Night
Shift Duration 12 hour
Base Pay $25.00 - $29.99
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.
Our compensation philosophy
We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base pay range shown generally applies to the greater Los Angeles area and may vary based on work location. Our range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including knowledge/skills: relevant experience and training, education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. The base pay range does not include any incentive payments that may be applicable to a role. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision (PDF).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy.
Nursing Job Roles in California
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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.