Critical Care Registered Nurse Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Pennsylvania
Critical care registered nurse visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania are concentrated at major academic medical centers including UPMC in Pittsburgh, Jefferson Health and Penn Medicine in Philadelphia, and Geisinger Health System in central Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania's dense hospital network and trauma center infrastructure create strong demand for internationally trained ICU and critical care nurses with visa sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsInvest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.
$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.90
Shift: Night
Night Shift Differential: $5.00/hour
Hours: 7:00p-7:00a Every third weekend
Recruiter Contact: Jose V. Ceballos at jceballos@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Float pool staff are instrumental in carrying out our organizational mission by supporting a variety of clinical units as part of daily operations. They are deployed in response to unpredictable absences, vacancies, and/or fluctuating acuity. In return, float pool staff is compensated for their expertise and flexibility to meet these ongoing demands.
Critical care float RNs are trained to staff:
- Surgical Anesthesia Intensive Care Unit, and Intermediate Care Unit
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, and Intermediate Care Unit
- Heart and Vascular Intensive Care Unit, and Intermediate Care Unit
- Neuroscience Critical Care Unit (blended Intensive and Intermediate Care Unit)
- Adult Emergency Department
- Adult Perianesthesia Unit
Orientation is completed in partnership with the Nursing Education and Professional Development specialist who will evaluate and monitor your growing clinical skills while guiding your unique associated education.
Self-scheduling occurs in conjunction with the organizational timeline and simultaneously with core units.
This role is perfectly suited for RNs with solid experience looking for variety, autonomous practice, and a challenging landscape. We hope you will join us!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Associate's degree in Nursing.
- AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
- Professional certification in field of specialty, ie. CCRN
- Minimum three (3) years experience: RN in Intensive Care, Intermediate Care, or Emergency Department positions
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Union: SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania
Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.
$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.90
Shift: Night
Night Shift Differential: $5.00/hour
Hours: 7:00p-7:00a Every third weekend
Recruiter Contact: Jose V. Ceballos at jceballos@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Float pool staff are instrumental in carrying out our organizational mission by supporting a variety of clinical units as part of daily operations. They are deployed in response to unpredictable absences, vacancies, and/or fluctuating acuity. In return, float pool staff is compensated for their expertise and flexibility to meet these ongoing demands.
Critical care float RNs are trained to staff:
- Surgical Anesthesia Intensive Care Unit, and Intermediate Care Unit
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, and Intermediate Care Unit
- Heart and Vascular Intensive Care Unit, and Intermediate Care Unit
- Neuroscience Critical Care Unit (blended Intensive and Intermediate Care Unit)
- Adult Emergency Department
- Adult Perianesthesia Unit
Orientation is completed in partnership with the Nursing Education and Professional Development specialist who will evaluate and monitor your growing clinical skills while guiding your unique associated education.
Self-scheduling occurs in conjunction with the organizational timeline and simultaneously with core units.
This role is perfectly suited for RNs with solid experience looking for variety, autonomous practice, and a challenging landscape. We hope you will join us!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Associate's degree in Nursing.
- AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
- Professional certification in field of specialty, ie. CCRN
- Minimum three (3) years experience: RN in Intensive Care, Intermediate Care, or Emergency Department positions
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Union: SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania
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Which companies sponsor visas for critical care registered nurses in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's largest healthcare systems are the most active sponsors. UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) operates dozens of facilities across western Pennsylvania and regularly sponsors international nurses. Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, Temple Health, and Geisinger Health System are known sponsors in the Philadelphia and central Pennsylvania regions. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia also sponsors critical care nurses for pediatric ICU roles. Sponsorship activity varies by facility and staffing needs at any given time.
Which visa types realistically apply to critical care registered nurse roles in Pennsylvania?
The H-1B visa applies if the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in nursing as a specialty occupation. TN visa status is available to Canadian and Mexican citizens whose credentials qualify them as Registered Nurses under the USMCA profession list. The EB-3 green card pathway is widely used for internationally trained nurses through PERM labor certification. J-1 visa exchange visitor visas can apply through designated sponsor organizations. OPT is available to F-1 students who completed a qualifying nursing degree in the U.S.
How to find critical care registered nurse visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate lists Pennsylvania critical care registered nurse positions filtered to employers with verified visa sponsorship history, covering health systems across Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and beyond. Searching by role and state on Migrate Mate surfaces ICU and critical care positions at academic medical centers and regional hospitals that have sponsored nurses before, helping you focus your applications on employers already familiar with the sponsorship process.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most critical care registered nurse sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh account for the majority of critical care nurse sponsorship activity in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia's dense hospital corridor, anchored by Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, and Temple Health, generates consistent ICU demand. Pittsburgh's medical complex, dominated by UPMC's network, is one of the largest healthcare employers in the state. Harrisburg, Allentown, and the Lehigh Valley also have active regional medical centers with sponsorship history, particularly Geisinger and Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Are there any Pennsylvania-specific considerations for internationally trained critical care nurses seeking sponsorship?
Pennsylvania requires NCLEX licensure for all registered nurses, and international applicants must have credentials evaluated through an approved body such as CGFNS before the state board will process an application. Pennsylvania's academic medical centers often recruit internationally trained nurses for specialized ICU units including cardiac, neuro, and trauma. Many large systems have dedicated international nurse hiring pipelines, and EB-3 retrogression timelines for certain birth countries can meaningfully affect overall placement timelines.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored critical care registered nurse jobs in Pennsylvania?
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.