Registered Nurse Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
Illinois is a major destination for registered nurses seeking visa sponsorship, with large health systems like Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, and Advocate Aurora Health regularly hiring internationally trained nurses. Chicago leads in sponsorship volume, but Peoria, Rockford, and Springfield also have active openings across hospital, long-term care, and specialty clinic settings.
Find Registered Nurse JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 1,390+ Registered Nurse Jobs in Illinois with Visa Sponsorship










See all 1,390+ Registered Nurse Jobs in Illinois with Visa Sponsorship
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Registered Nurse Jobs in Illinois with Visa Sponsorship.
Get Access To All Jobs
INTRODUCTION
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
LOCATION
Outpatient Center in Skokie
JOB DESCRIPTION
This RN will work 5 8-hour shifts per week between the hours of 7 am and 5 pm on weekdays. Candidates must have 2 years of RN practice experience to receive an interview. Pediatric Cardiology and/or ambulatory experience is highly preferred. This is 100% patient facing work. May occasionally work in other Skokie specialty clinics as back-up, and will need to be cross-trained.
JOB DUTIES:
-
Performs nursing assessments utilizing a variety of assessment methods and/or area-specific tools.
-
Develops or individualizes existing plans of care and develops goals relative to family needs. Evaluates and documents changes to the plan.
-
Develops or individualizes teaching plans/protocols to meet patient and family learning needs. Identifies patient preferences and needs including motivation to learn. Evaluates and documents changes to the plan.
-
Performs nursing care according to procedures/protocols. Anticipates impending emergent situations and intervenes effectively.
-
Communicates with the family and members of the multidisciplinary team to identify health care needs. Communicates changes in patient status. Utilizes appropriate resources for referral or consultations.
-
Keeps up to date in nursing practice by utilizing current nursing and healthcare literature for information and problem solving.
-
Incorporates current hospital and departmental quality initiatives into daily activities.
-
Adheres to communication, service excellence and professional image standards that support the hospital mission and philosophy.
-
Works cooperatively as a team member to foster achievement of unit/hospital goals.
-
Identifies learning needs and seeks resources to advance nursing practice and achieve professional goals.
-
Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
-
Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization if required as part of the responsibilities of the role.
-
Bachelor's degree in nursing or higher required. For positions that are identified as difficult to fill, CNO may allow approval for hiring of candidates with Associates degree in nursing with equivalent experience in lieu of BSN or above.
-
Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
-
Basic Life Support certification.
-
Ability to effectively communicate with patient/families, physicians and hospital staff.
-
Special certifications may be required by department.
Lurie Children's will consider visa sponsorship of qualified candidates for the registered nurse role, subject to all applicable law as well as business and budgetary limitations.
Education
Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Required)
PAY RANGE
$36.00-$59.40 Hourly
At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.
BENEFIT STATEMENT
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
- 403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
- Supplemental Life, AD and Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup Childcare and Eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
- Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org
AI NOTICE
Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals.
It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes.
For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org
Registered Nurse Job Roles in Illinois
See all 1,390+ Registered Nurse Jobs in Illinois
Sign up for free to filter by visa type, set job alerts, and find employers with verified sponsorship history.
Search Registered Nurse Jobs in IllinoisRegistered Nurse Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for registered nurses in Illinois?
The largest sponsors of registered nurses in Illinois include Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Advocate Aurora Health, University of Chicago Medicine, and Loyola University Medical Center. Staffing agencies with Illinois hospital contracts also file sponsorship petitions on behalf of nurses placed at facilities across the state. Sponsorship activity is heaviest among Chicagoland health systems, though regional hospitals in Peoria and Rockford also participate.
Which visa types are most common for registered nurse roles in Illinois?
The EB-3 immigrant visa is the most common pathway for internationally trained registered nurses in Illinois, as nursing qualifies as a skilled worker role under that category. During the EB-3 process, many nurses enter or maintain status on an H-1B visa if the role meets specialty occupation requirements, or on a TN visa if they are Canadian or Mexican citizens. Some facilities also sponsor through the EB-2 category for nurses with advanced degrees.
Which cities in Illinois have the most registered nurse sponsorship jobs?
Chicago and its suburbs account for the majority of registered nurse sponsorship jobs in Illinois, driven by the high concentration of academic medical centers and large hospital networks in the metro area. Outside Chicago, Peoria (home to OSF HealthCare and UnityPoint Health), Rockford, and Springfield have consistent RN hiring activity. Rural critical access hospitals across the state also post sponsorship-eligible roles, particularly in specialties facing persistent shortages.
How to find registered nurse visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship in the U.S. You can filter directly by state and role to see registered nurse positions in Illinois where employers have indicated sponsorship willingness. This saves significant time compared to sorting through general job listings where sponsorship eligibility is rarely stated upfront. Creating an account on Migrate Mate gives you access to the full Illinois RN sponsorship job feed.
Are there state-specific considerations for registered nurses seeking sponsorship in Illinois?
Illinois requires registered nurses to hold a valid Illinois RN license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation before starting work, and foreign-trained nurses must pass the NCLEX-RN regardless of their home country credentials. Illinois is not a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, meaning an RN license from another compact state does not automatically authorize practice in Illinois. Employers typically expect candidates to have NCLEX passage confirmed before extending a sponsorship offer.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored registered nurse jobs in Illinois?
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.