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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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nursing Attendant-Central Nursing Service-Night Shift (37.5 Hours).
In this role, the successful candidate assists in implementation of the nursing process by performing direct and indirect patient care to assigned patients under the supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse. Assists in maintaining an orderly and safe patient care environment and unit.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assists with Admission/Transfer/Discharge of patients: Orients patient to hospital environment. Provides patient with toileting supplies. Assists patient to remove clothes, complete property check list and safeguard personal property through Security. Assists in transfer of patients by gathering belongings, completion of clothing list and assisting in moving the patient. Prepares bedside unit to receive patients. Discharges: Assists patient to dress and pack personal belongings. Escorts patient as necessary and remains with the patient until he/she has left the building.
- Conducts patient rounds for toileting, positioning, comfort, safety and personal needs. Answers patient call lights and responds to patient needs promptly.
- Assembles O2 (e.g., nasal cannula) and suction set-ups.
- Provides basic hygiene to patients: bathing, AM/PM care, mouth care, denture care, hair care, nail and foot care, shaving, assists patients with bedpan, urinal and/or commode.
- Prepares patients for meals including: Clearing overbed tables and placing them within reach of the patient. Positioning patient correctly for eating/tube feedings. Assisting patients by preparing utensils and food items. Feeding patients.
- Performs and/or assists patient with simple treatments. Removes and reapplies SCD wraps as directed by the RN. Assists RN in enema procedures.
- Collects specimens as directed by RN.
- Informs RN of any audible clinical alarms such as IV pumps, feeding pumps, ventilators, bedside monitors.
- Assists with moving, lifting, positioning and transporting of patients.
- Assists with removal and security of patient personal items prior to procedures, as needed.
- Changes linen in accordance with policy and as necessary.
- Takes and electronically records blood pressure, temperature, pulse, pulse oximetry, and respiration per care level standard and as directed by the RN. Reports abnormalities to RN.
- Weighs patients and electronically records on admission, as ordered, and/or as directed by RN.
- Measures and records oral intake, urinary output, bowel elimination, gastric and other drainage onto I&O record (form or electronic). Calculates 8 hour totals. Empties drainage bags.
- Performs post mortem care.
- Performs safety observations for patients on continuous observation or in restraints, per policy and as directed.
- Reports any changes observed in the patients condition to the RN.
- Responds to and meets patient/family needs and customer concerns as soon as possible with compassion and understanding. Establishes effective, caring relationships with staff, patients, family and other members of the health care team.
- Maintains competence through in-service and educational programs.
- Attends staff meetings and reviews/signs minutes of meetings not attended. Maintains a safe and uncluttered environment of care in patient rooms including removing excessive furniture, supplies and equipment. Assists with supply and equipment management of patient, procedure and supply rooms per department standards.
- Maintains cleanliness of utility rooms and pantries as assigned.
- Performs other duties such as errands, relieving other units, bringing stretchers and assisting other members of the health team, as directed.
- Performs other duties as aligned with the mission and values of the organization.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of Certified Nursing Attendant program or minimum 6 months relevant experience. BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification. (Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA) OR Heartsaver CPR/AED certification (Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA) is required upon entry to the position. Competencies: Working knowledge of English is evident in verbal, reading and writing abilities; other language an asset; strong customer service and communication skills.
Required Licenses: Basic Life Support Cert
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $50,559.79 - $50,559.79 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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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 visa 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 visa 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.