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Pennsylvania's nursing sector spans major academic medical centers like Penn Medicine and UPMC, regional hospital networks, and long-term care facilities across Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown. International nurses with RN licensure and NCLEX clearance will find active H-1B visa and EB-3 sponsorship across the state, particularly in high-demand specialties like critical care, oncology, and perioperative nursing.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation Wilkes-Barre, PA
Job Category Nursing Support Services, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule Days
Work Type Full time
Department GWV Progressive Care Unit Team
Date posted 05/22/2026
Job ID R-96477
Job Summary
Who we are looking for The ideal candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual who is committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. They will demonstrate a strong ability to meet both the orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements of the role. Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance are essential — this candidate consistently shows up on time and ready to contribute meaningfully each day. They are responsive and dependable, with excellent teamwork and communication skills that foster collaboration and support across the care team. A proactive and engaged presence is key to thriving in this role and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes. Geisinger is proud to offer a Nursing Assistant a $1500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates, $16.25 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse!
Job Duties
Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of clerical duties and direct patient care activities, depending on the need of the unit. The performance of these tasks in an efficient and timely manner is essential to enhance the care team's ability to provide quality care. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned clinical area.
- Provides patient care as directed, within the nursing assistant scope of practice, in meeting the multidisciplinary care plan established for each patient.
- Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient according to established standards. Reports any changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
- Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.
- Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care. Includes patient hygiene and changing linens.
- Provides one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures.
- Accurately processes specimens and provides timely transport of the specimen to the laboratory.
- Performs point of care patient testing and point of care instrument maintenance and quality control.
- Assists in problem solving, troubleshooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner.
- Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitates patient throughput activities. Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standard.
- Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.
- Coordinates transportation of patients to multiple tests.
- Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit. Schedules tests, faxes consults, etc.
- Assists in ordering supplies. Stationery items as well as floor stock, patient needs, individual nursing supplies.
- Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
- Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment. To include scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
- Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic or unit.
- Assists with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
- Assists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
- Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now!
Position Details
- Full Time Days/Evenings (36 Hours/Weekly)
- 3 - 12 Hours Shifts 7am - 7:30pm
- Every Other Weekend and Holiday Rotation Required
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 1 year - Related work experience (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
Skills
Computer Literacy; Interpersonal Communication; Mathematics; Customer Relationship Management (CRM); Communication; Preceptor Skills
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Location Wilkes-Barre, PA
Job Category Nursing Support Services, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule Days
Work Type Full time
Department GWV Progressive Care Unit Team
Date posted 05/22/2026
Job ID R-96477
Job Summary
Who we are looking for The ideal candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual who is committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. They will demonstrate a strong ability to meet both the orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements of the role. Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance are essential — this candidate consistently shows up on time and ready to contribute meaningfully each day. They are responsive and dependable, with excellent teamwork and communication skills that foster collaboration and support across the care team. A proactive and engaged presence is key to thriving in this role and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes. Geisinger is proud to offer a Nursing Assistant a $1500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates, $16.25 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse!
Job Duties
Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of clerical duties and direct patient care activities, depending on the need of the unit. The performance of these tasks in an efficient and timely manner is essential to enhance the care team's ability to provide quality care. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned clinical area.
- Provides patient care as directed, within the nursing assistant scope of practice, in meeting the multidisciplinary care plan established for each patient.
- Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient according to established standards. Reports any changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
- Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.
- Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care. Includes patient hygiene and changing linens.
- Provides one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures.
- Accurately processes specimens and provides timely transport of the specimen to the laboratory.
- Performs point of care patient testing and point of care instrument maintenance and quality control.
- Assists in problem solving, troubleshooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner.
- Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitates patient throughput activities. Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standard.
- Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.
- Coordinates transportation of patients to multiple tests.
- Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit. Schedules tests, faxes consults, etc.
- Assists in ordering supplies. Stationery items as well as floor stock, patient needs, individual nursing supplies.
- Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
- Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment. To include scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
- Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic or unit.
- Assists with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
- Assists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
- Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now!
Position Details
- Full Time Days/Evenings (36 Hours/Weekly)
- 3 - 12 Hours Shifts 7am - 7:30pm
- Every Other Weekend and Holiday Rotation Required
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 1 year - Related work experience (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
Skills
Computer Literacy; Interpersonal Communication; Mathematics; Customer Relationship Management (CRM); Communication; Preceptor Skills
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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Search Nursing Jobs in PennsylvaniaNursing Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for nurses in Pennsylvania?
The largest sponsors include UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center), Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, Geisinger Health System, and Temple Health. These systems have established immigration processes for internationally trained nurses and regularly file H-1B and PERM petitions. Smaller regional hospitals and long-term care networks also sponsor, though their processes tend to be less standardized and timelines can vary significantly.
Which visa types are most common for nursing roles in Pennsylvania?
The H-1B visa applies to registered nurses in specialty roles requiring a bachelor's degree in nursing, though it is subject to the annual lottery. The EB-3 immigrant visa is widely used for nurses pursuing permanent residence through employer sponsorship and PERM labor certification. Some Filipino and other internationally trained nurses also enter through the TN visa if Canadian or Mexican, or via retrogression-aware EB-3 pathways coordinated with employers.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most nursing sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh account for the majority of sponsored nursing positions, driven by their concentration of large academic medical centers and health systems. Allentown, through Lehigh Valley Health Network, and Hershey, through Penn State Health, also generate consistent sponsorship activity. Rural and community hospitals across central and western Pennsylvania occasionally sponsor but at lower volume and typically for harder-to-fill specialties.
How to find nursing visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate lists nursing roles in Pennsylvania filtered specifically for international candidates who need visa sponsorship. You can search by specialty, region, and visa type to identify which health systems are actively hiring. Because sponsorship availability changes with hiring cycles and immigration caps, checking Migrate Mate regularly gives you the most current picture of which Pennsylvania employers have open sponsored nursing positions.
Are there state-specific considerations for internationally trained nurses seeking sponsorship in Pennsylvania?
International nurses must obtain a Pennsylvania RN license from the State Board of Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN and having credentials evaluated through a recognized service such as CGFNS. Pennsylvania's large academic health systems often have in-house immigration teams, which can streamline the sponsorship process. Nurses in critical care, operating room, and behavioral health specialties tend to see stronger employer interest given persistent statewide shortages in those areas.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored nursing 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.