Nursing Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in New Mexico
Nursing assistant visa sponsorship jobs in New Mexico are concentrated at large health systems like Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Lovelace Health System, and the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. Rural critical access hospitals in cities like Roswell, Alamogordo, and Las Cruces also hire CNAs and actively recruit internationally trained candidates.
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9521 San Mateo NE Albuquerque, NM 87113-2237
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $16.42 Maximum Offer $26.10
Summary
Presbyterian's Tele-Sitting Department is seeking a Nursing Tech I Tele-Sitter to join our innovative team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In this role, you will remotely monitor patients from our centralized Monitor Room using advanced AI-powered virtual monitoring technology designed to enhance patient safety and support quality care.
As a Nursing Tech I, you will help identify and respond to potential safety risks by observing patients in real time, detecting unsafe conditions, and promptly communicating concerns to the care team. This is a unique opportunity to combine technology and compassion to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Type of Opportunity: Full time
FTE: 0.90
Job Exempt: No
Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)
Responsibilities:
- Nursing Assistant/Nursing Tech: remote monitoring of patients utilizing A.I. technology.
- Monitors, collects and records information in the patient record. Collects and records vital signs, weights, and other patient data. Transports patients and documents action in patient record.
- Participates in the nutritional well being of patients through tray delivery, assistance with patient set-up and feeding. Accurately records input and output.
- Assists with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene (shaving, mouth care, foot care, pericare and bathing), positioning and ambulation.
- Rounds on patients and families frequently to assess and address personal needs, concerns or comfort related issues. Reports information to responsible nurse for resolution when necessary.
- Inserts and removes gastric and urethral tubes. Performs enemas and disimpactions.
- Operates patient monitoring systems specific to unit needs (such as, cardiac and fetal heart monitoring). Performs bedside testing such as Oximetry, ECG, Glucometery, urinalysis and other tests.
- Removes peripheral, intravenous therapy lines. Performs phlebotomy on certain units after specific training.
- Performs wound care and dressing changes. Removes staples and sutures. Assists nurses and physicians with sterile procedures.
- Applies oxygen delivery devices as ordered without altering settings or determining rates. Assists patients with portable or wall oxygen, and assures proper storage of E cylinders.
- Assist with application and removal of restraints under the direction of an RN.
- Documents all care provided in the appropriate place in the patient record. Assembles patient charts. Posts laboratory and other results in patient chart. Uses the computerized documentation system at the skill level commensurate with the responsibilities included in this description.
- Delivers specimens to Laboratory, Microbiology and Pathology. Transports x-rays, blood products and equipment.
- Insures cleanliness of nutrition areas and general unit. Cleans and stores equipment. Empties trash, linen bags and sharps containers.
- Stocks medical supplies, linens and paper goods. Inventories equipment as required. Processes broken equipment as directed. Maintains equipment logs as required.
- Performs basic clerical duties such as answering phones, taking messages, filing and copying.
- Communicates information pertinent to the end of shift summation before leaving the unit.
- Performs other functions as required.
- Employment status based upon hiring agreement (Standard PHS pointage position based upon position control)
- Reports to Nurse Manager/Director, Nursing Resources
- Floats to PH, PKH, RR (where applicable)
- Schedule created based upon applicable unit needs/vacancies and placed in Nursing Support Services (NSS) pool
- PH Department of Nursing Resources considered home unit
- Assigned by Nursing Office to unit of most need 2 hours prior to shift start
- Order of cancellation based upon Nursing Division protocol (Refer to Census Management document - in order of cancellation: agency, overtime, PRN, FT/PT in excess of pointage)
- Will receive unit based orientation to each unit (see Internal Agency Orientation Guidelines document)
- Responsible for maintaining all core clinical competencies as required by each unit served
- Will maintain clinical updates by attending staff meetings through assignment from Nursing Resource Manager
Qualifications
- BLS required at time of hire.
- Two years of Inpatient Nurse Tech or CNA experience preferred.
- Tele Sitting experience preferred.
We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Compensation Disclaimer
The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location Address:
9521 San Mateo NE Albuquerque, NM 87113-2237
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $16.42 Maximum Offer $26.10
Summary
Presbyterian's Tele-Sitting Department is seeking a Nursing Tech I Tele-Sitter to join our innovative team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In this role, you will remotely monitor patients from our centralized Monitor Room using advanced AI-powered virtual monitoring technology designed to enhance patient safety and support quality care.
As a Nursing Tech I, you will help identify and respond to potential safety risks by observing patients in real time, detecting unsafe conditions, and promptly communicating concerns to the care team. This is a unique opportunity to combine technology and compassion to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Type of Opportunity: Full time
FTE: 0.90
Job Exempt: No
Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)
Responsibilities:
- Nursing Assistant/Nursing Tech: remote monitoring of patients utilizing A.I. technology.
- Monitors, collects and records information in the patient record. Collects and records vital signs, weights, and other patient data. Transports patients and documents action in patient record.
- Participates in the nutritional well being of patients through tray delivery, assistance with patient set-up and feeding. Accurately records input and output.
- Assists with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene (shaving, mouth care, foot care, pericare and bathing), positioning and ambulation.
- Rounds on patients and families frequently to assess and address personal needs, concerns or comfort related issues. Reports information to responsible nurse for resolution when necessary.
- Inserts and removes gastric and urethral tubes. Performs enemas and disimpactions.
- Operates patient monitoring systems specific to unit needs (such as, cardiac and fetal heart monitoring). Performs bedside testing such as Oximetry, ECG, Glucometery, urinalysis and other tests.
- Removes peripheral, intravenous therapy lines. Performs phlebotomy on certain units after specific training.
- Performs wound care and dressing changes. Removes staples and sutures. Assists nurses and physicians with sterile procedures.
- Applies oxygen delivery devices as ordered without altering settings or determining rates. Assists patients with portable or wall oxygen, and assures proper storage of E cylinders.
- Assist with application and removal of restraints under the direction of an RN.
- Documents all care provided in the appropriate place in the patient record. Assembles patient charts. Posts laboratory and other results in patient chart. Uses the computerized documentation system at the skill level commensurate with the responsibilities included in this description.
- Delivers specimens to Laboratory, Microbiology and Pathology. Transports x-rays, blood products and equipment.
- Insures cleanliness of nutrition areas and general unit. Cleans and stores equipment. Empties trash, linen bags and sharps containers.
- Stocks medical supplies, linens and paper goods. Inventories equipment as required. Processes broken equipment as directed. Maintains equipment logs as required.
- Performs basic clerical duties such as answering phones, taking messages, filing and copying.
- Communicates information pertinent to the end of shift summation before leaving the unit.
- Performs other functions as required.
- Employment status based upon hiring agreement (Standard PHS pointage position based upon position control)
- Reports to Nurse Manager/Director, Nursing Resources
- Floats to PH, PKH, RR (where applicable)
- Schedule created based upon applicable unit needs/vacancies and placed in Nursing Support Services (NSS) pool
- PH Department of Nursing Resources considered home unit
- Assigned by Nursing Office to unit of most need 2 hours prior to shift start
- Order of cancellation based upon Nursing Division protocol (Refer to Census Management document - in order of cancellation: agency, overtime, PRN, FT/PT in excess of pointage)
- Will receive unit based orientation to each unit (see Internal Agency Orientation Guidelines document)
- Responsible for maintaining all core clinical competencies as required by each unit served
- Will maintain clinical updates by attending staff meetings through assignment from Nursing Resource Manager
Qualifications
- BLS required at time of hire.
- Two years of Inpatient Nurse Tech or CNA experience preferred.
- Tele Sitting experience preferred.
We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Compensation Disclaimer
The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
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Which companies sponsor visas for nursing assistants in New Mexico?
The largest sponsoring employers for nursing assistants in New Mexico include Presbyterian Healthcare Services, University of New Mexico Hospitals, Lovelace Health System, and Genesis Healthcare facilities. Long-term care operators and skilled nursing facilities, particularly those affiliated with national chains, are also known to sponsor internationally trained CNAs. Sponsorship availability varies by facility, census levels, and current staffing needs, so verifying directly with each employer's HR department is important.
Which visa types are most common for nursing assistant roles in New Mexico?
Nursing assistants in New Mexico most commonly come through the EB-3 immigrant visa (employment-based green card) pathway, which employers can use to sponsor foreign nationals in unskilled and semi-skilled roles. Some facilities also utilize the H-2B visa temporary nonimmigrant visa for short-term or seasonal staffing needs. The EB-3 route requires the employer to complete the PERM labor certification process before filing an immigrant petition on the worker's behalf.
Which cities in New Mexico have the most nursing assistant sponsorship jobs?
Albuquerque accounts for the largest share of nursing assistant sponsorship opportunities in New Mexico, driven by its concentration of major hospitals and long-term care facilities. Santa Fe, Las Cruces, and Rio Rancho also have active healthcare hiring markets. Rural areas including Roswell, Clovis, and Farmington occasionally post sponsored positions, particularly at critical access hospitals and Indian Health Service facilities that face persistent staffing shortages.
How to find nursing assistant visa sponsorship jobs in New Mexico?
Migrate Mate is a job board specifically built for internationally trained workers seeking visa sponsorship in the United States, including nursing assistant roles in New Mexico. You can filter directly by state and role to see employers actively advertising sponsorship. Because not all facilities advertise sponsorship status on general job boards, using a platform focused on sponsored positions saves significant time when targeting New Mexico CNA opportunities.
Are there state-specific requirements for nursing assistants seeking sponsorship in New Mexico?
Nursing assistants in New Mexico must hold a valid CNA certification on the New Mexico Nurse Aide Registry, which requires completing a state-approved training program and passing a competency evaluation. Internationally trained candidates should confirm their credentials are recognized or that they meet the equivalency requirements before pursuing sponsorship. The New Mexico Department of Health oversees the registry. Some employers require active certification before initiating the visa sponsorship process, not after.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored nursing assistant jobs in New Mexico?
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.