Operating Room Nurse Visa Sponsorship Jobs in New York
Operating room nurse visa sponsorship jobs in New York span major academic medical centers and health systems, including NewYork-Presbyterian, NYU Langone, and Mount Sinai. New York City, Buffalo, and Rochester concentrate the highest OR nurse hiring volume, with strong demand for perioperative-trained nurses across both Level I trauma centers and specialized surgical programs statewide.
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INTRODUCTION
NSUH at Manhasset, Manhasset, NY
Requisition: 202790
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Patient Care
Full Time, Days, 6:30 AM-7:00 PM
Salary Range: $62.04-$93.97/hour
JOB DESCRIPTION
Performs an age specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY
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Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/significant others, reviews patient’s chart and answers questions correctly and courteously; assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status; determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate; assesses level of pain and pain management; communicates/documents patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care; assesses patient’s psychosocial health status; elicits perception of medical/nursing care and the expectation of care.
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Determines coping mechanism, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend; identifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction; communicates and documents psychological status and care plan of support groups, counseling services, and social services; identifies patient outcome; develops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes; identifies actual/potential patient problems; identifies patient’s need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment.
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Develops patient outcome statement(s) and establishes individualized patient goals; identifies care activities and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome; coordinates the cost-effective use of supplies, equipment and medication to achieve expected outcome; documents the plan of care and collaborates with physicians and other health team members; implements the plan of care; maintains constant vigilance over patients care to ensure that safety precautions/needs are followed (side rails up, call lights and bedside stand within reach, etc.).
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Exercises professional skills related to the plan of care; reassesses patients as needed and appropriately revises plan of care; correctly administers prescribed treatments; correctly uses equipment necessary for patient care; provides emotional support to patient and significant other; applies scientific principles in performing procedures; carries them out safely, timely and efficiently; makes accurate observations of patient’s conditions during treatments/procedures; reports and records same as appropriate; keeps accurate documentation of patient’s treatment, activity and condition, as well as patient’s responses to medical and nursing interventions; uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy; acts rapidly and effectively during any emergency situation, managing self, patients and other employees; provides a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere; communicates effectively with the patient’s family or caretakers; participates in planning for discharge and coordinates referrals, as appropriate; provides discharge instructions to patient and significant other; evaluates care provided for patient outcome.
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Demonstrates ability to measure effectiveness of care provided and documents same; performs variance analysis related to outcome data for performance improvement; designs, implements, and evaluates systems to improve care in unit; keeps accurate documentation of patient’s treatment, activity and condition; uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy; collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members of the care team; collaborates with the appropriate physician on patient’s plan of care.
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Accurately interprets and implements treatment regimen as prescribed by the Physician; assists the Physician during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures; keeps the Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician, abreast of changes in patient’s condition and/or treatments, as appropriate; uses clinical judgment in delegating assignments in providing patient care, and ensures that assignments are completed in a timely fashion; performs grade I-IV Decubitus Care; performs preventive skin care measures; applies simple dressings, maintaining principles of aseptic technique.
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Applies warm and cold compresses, consistent with facility procedure; performs irrigations, consistent with Facility procedure; performs other procedures related to skin care, as necessary; administers medications correctly and safely; correctly identifies medication in terms of action, dosage, side effects, and implications for the patient; meets standard on medication administration examination; demonstrates preparation of local solutions.
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Administers and documents medication correctly; educates patients and significant others related to drug and food interactions; participates in patient and family education; provides patient with an explanation of his/her condition as indicated; communicates assessment data in an orderly fashion by recording, updating and verbalizing pertinent information to care team members and to appropriate agencies; recognizes and utilizes health teaching opportunities and resources/materials available for this teaching; provides for early discharge planning and appropriate referrals for post-hospital care; evaluates the effectiveness of teaching by feedback from patient/family and documents same.
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Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
JOB QUALIFICATION
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Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred. Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two (2) years and obtain a BSN Degree within five (5) years of job entry date.
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Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
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Minimum 1-2 years of RN Operating experience preferred.
ADDITIONAL SALARY DETAIL
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
The salary range for this position is $62.04-$93.97/hour.
Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Northwell Health. Candidates should check Northwell Health Careers for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.
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Which companies sponsor visas for operating room nurses in New York?
Major New York health systems with established international hiring programs include NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, NYU Langone Health, Mount Sinai Health System, Northwell Health, and Montefiore Medical Center. Larger academic medical centers and Level I trauma hospitals typically have dedicated immigration HR teams and prior experience sponsoring H-1B visa and green card petitions for perioperative nursing staff, making them more likely to support the full sponsorship process.
Which visa types realistically fit operating room nurse roles in New York?
H-1B is an option for OR nurses with a qualifying bachelor's degree in nursing, as the role meets the specialty occupation standard. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification is a common long-term pathway, particularly at large New York health systems. Canadian and Mexican citizens who hold registered nurse licensure may qualify under the TN visa category, which covers Registered Nurses under USMCA. J-1 visa exchange visitor programs exist but require a designated sponsor organization.
How to find operating room nurse visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate lists New York employers with verified visa sponsorship history for operating room nurse roles, so you can focus your search on health systems that have actively filed for nursing positions rather than applying broadly. Filtering by New York and perioperative or surgical nursing roles on Migrate Mate surfaces hospitals and surgical centers with documented sponsorship activity, which is a practical starting point before reaching out to recruiters or HR teams directly.
Which cities in New York have the most operating room nurse sponsorship jobs?
New York City holds the largest concentration of OR nurse sponsorship opportunities, driven by the density of academic medical centers and specialty surgical hospitals across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. Buffalo and Rochester represent the next tier, with large regional health systems such as Kaleida Health and Rochester Regional Health. Albany and Syracuse also have notable surgical hiring activity through their respective teaching hospital networks.
Are there state-specific considerations for operating room nurses seeking visa sponsorship in New York?
New York requires registered nurses to hold a New York State RN license issued by the State Education Department before beginning practice, so international nurses must complete the licensure process, including NCLEX-RN, prior to or alongside any visa sponsorship timeline. New York City's high volume of internationally trained nursing graduates also means some large health systems have established pipelines and onboarding support specifically for foreign-educated perioperative nurses, particularly those with critical care or surgical specialty backgrounds.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored operating room nurse 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.