Nursing Visa Sponsorship Jobs in New York

New York is one of the top states for nursing visa sponsorship, with major health systems like NYC Health + Hospitals, NewYork-Presbyterian, and Northwell Health regularly hiring internationally. Demand is concentrated in New York City, but Buffalo, Rochester, and Albany also have active markets. Foreign-trained nurses typically need NCLEX licensure and credential evaluation before employers can begin sponsorship.

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Open Jobs5,447+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type97% On-site
Salary Range$61K – $73K
Top LocationBrooklyn, NY
Most JobsCatholic Health

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NYU Langone Health
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
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NYU Langone Health
New 10h ago
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
NYU Langone Health
New York, New York
Nursing
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Healthcare Administration
Learning & Development
$135,199/yr - $146,250/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Master's
10,000+

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Northwell Health
Certified Nursing Assistant
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Northwell Health
New 13h ago
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northwell Health
Manhasset, New York
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$26/hr - $27/hr
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
High School
10,000+

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Elderwood
Director of Nursing
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Elderwood
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Director of Nursing
Elderwood
Waverly, New York
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$136,792/yr
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
None
5,001-10,000

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Kaleida Health
Assistant Manager Nursing Unit
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Assistant Manager Nursing Unit
Kaleida Health
Buffalo, New York
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$74,724/yr - $102,550/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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BAYADA Home Health Care
Private Duty Nursing, RN
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BAYADA Home Health Care
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Private Duty Nursing, RN
BAYADA Home Health Care
Walden, New York
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$40/hr - $45/hr
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Nursing Job Roles in New York

Nursing5,445 jobs
Healthcare Administration5,247 jobs
Patient Services & Wellbeing4,503 jobs
Caregiving & Elderly Support946 jobs
Allied Health884 jobs
Mental & Behavioral Health414 jobs
Medical Specialists397 jobs
Clinical Support341 jobs
Physicians336 jobs
Radiology / Imaging126 jobs

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Nursing Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor visas for nurses in New York?

Large health systems are the primary sponsors for nursing roles in New York. NYC Health + Hospitals, NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health, Mount Sinai Health System, and Montefiore Medical Center have all sponsored foreign nurses. Staffing agencies with travel nursing divisions also sponsor, though the structure and visa type differ from direct hospital employment. Sponsorship availability varies by unit, facility, and workforce needs at any given time.

Which visa types are most common for nursing roles in New York?

The EB-3 immigrant visa is the most common pathway for internationally trained nurses seeking permanent positions in New York, typically paired with PERM labor certification filed by the employer. The H-1B is rarely used for nursing because most RN roles do not meet the specialty occupation standard. The TN visa applies only to Canadian and Mexican nationals. Some nurses enter on a J-1 exchange visitor visa through hospital training programs, though this carries a two-year home residency requirement.

Which cities in New York have the most nursing sponsorship jobs?

New York City accounts for the largest share of nursing sponsorship jobs in the state, driven by its concentration of academic medical centers and public hospital systems across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. Buffalo is a secondary market, with Kaleida Health and ECMC Group active in international hiring. Rochester, anchored by the University of Rochester Medical Center and Rochester Regional Health, also posts internationally sponsored nursing positions with regularity.

How to find nursing visa sponsorship jobs in New York?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters nursing roles in New York by visa sponsorship availability, so you can avoid applying to positions where sponsorship is not offered. On Migrate Mate, you can narrow by location, role type, and visa category to focus on employers actively hiring foreign-trained nurses. Given New York's licensing requirements, it also helps to confirm NCLEX eligibility and credential evaluation status before applying, as many employers will ask early in the process.

Are there state-specific requirements nurses should know before pursuing sponsorship in New York?

New York requires all registered nurses to hold a license issued by the New York State Education Department, which includes passing the NCLEX-RN and having foreign credentials evaluated through an approved credential evaluation service such as CGFNS. New York City's public hospital system operates under union agreements that can affect how sponsorship is structured. Prevailing wage compliance is required for all sponsored positions, and employers filing PERM applications must demonstrate active recruitment before sponsoring a foreign worker.

What is the prevailing wage for sponsored nursing jobs in New York?

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.

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