Operating Room Nurse Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California

Operating room nurse visa sponsorship jobs in California are posted by major health systems including Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, UCLA Health, and Cedars-Sinai. Hiring is concentrated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento. California's high surgical volume and competitive nursing market drive consistent employer demand for internationally trained OR nurses.

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Open Jobs5+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationDuarte, CA
Most JobsCity of Hope

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Clinical Nurse (RN) - Operating Room
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Clinical Nurse (RN) - Operating Room
Stanford Health Care
Palo Alto, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$96 - $111/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Registered Nurse - Operating Room
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Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Northwell Health
Norwalk, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$3,246 /wk
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Registered Nurse - Operating Room
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Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$60 - $96/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Staff Nurse II, Operating Room Float Pool
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Staff Nurse II, Operating Room Float Pool
Sutter Health
San Francisco, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$84.50 - $114.34/hr
On-Site
Associate's

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Clinical Nurse III - Operating Room
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Clinical Nurse III - Operating Room
City of Hope
Duarte, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$61 - $89/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Operating Room Nurse Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor visas for operating room nurses in California?

Major California health systems with documented visa sponsorship history for operating room nurses include Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, Stanford Health Care, UCLA Health, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Sutter Health, and UC San Diego Health. These employers operate large surgical programs across multiple campuses and have filed sponsorship petitions for nursing roles in prior years. Sponsorship availability varies by facility and hiring cycle, so confirming directly with each employer's recruitment team is advisable.

Which visa types realistically fit operating room nurse roles in California?

Operating room nurses in California can be sponsored under the H-1B visa, which requires a bachelor's degree in nursing and qualifies as a specialty occupation. Canadian and Mexican citizens holding a registered nurse credential can enter on a TN visa under the USMCA Registered Nurse category without a lottery. The EB-3 green card is a common long-term pathway, typically requiring PERM labor certification. F-1 graduates with a nursing degree may use OPT for temporary authorization before transitioning to employer-sponsored status.

Which cities in California have the most operating room nurse sponsorship jobs?

Los Angeles has the highest concentration of OR nurse sponsorship postings, driven by Cedars-Sinai, UCLA Health, and a dense network of trauma and specialty surgical centers. San Francisco and the broader Bay Area see strong demand from Stanford Health Care and UCSF Medical Center. San Diego and Sacramento are also active markets, with UC San Diego Health and Sutter Health posting OR nurse roles regularly. Inland Empire facilities are an emerging secondary market as regional surgical capacity expands.

How to find operating room nurse visa sponsorship jobs in California?

Migrate Mate lists operating room nurse jobs in California filtered to employers with verified visa sponsorship history, so you can focus on facilities already familiar with the sponsorship process rather than applying broadly. Search by city to compare openings across Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento in one place. Migrate Mate's data reflects employers who have actively filed for nursing roles, giving you a practical starting point for your California job search.

Are there any California-specific considerations for internationally trained operating room nurses?

California requires all registered nurses to hold an active California Board of Registered Nursing license before beginning work, regardless of visa status. International nurses must also have their credentials evaluated for equivalency, and passing the NCLEX-RN is mandatory. California does not have a compact nursing license arrangement, so nurses licensed in other states must apply separately. Many large California health systems work with credential evaluation services and have dedicated international nursing recruitment teams familiar with these requirements.

What is the prevailing wage for sponsored operating room nurse 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.