Nursing Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Texas is one of the largest markets for nursing visa sponsorship in the U.S., with major health systems like HCA Healthcare, Baylor Scott and White Health, and UT Southwestern Medical Center actively hiring internationally trained nurses. Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin all have significant demand, particularly in critical care, med-surg, and specialty nursing roles.
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CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual “Best of Hays” publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offer a variety of specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women’s services and more.
Summary
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this Job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This Job also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature.
Responsibilities
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
- Completes pertinent documents.
- Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level.
- Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge.
- Safely transports stable patients as required.
- Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors.
- Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies.
- Runs errands for the unit as required.
- Assists Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenishes patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate.
- Performs unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet.
- Identifies obvious changes in the patient's condition and takes responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge.
- Assists with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed.
- Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion.
- Responds appropriately to emergencies.
- Communicates effectively with other team members during and between shifts.
- Responds to phone calls and patient call lights.
- Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
Job Requirements
Education/Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience
- Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- CNA License in state of employment required.
- BLS required.
Work Schedule
7PM - 7AM
Work Type
Part Time
Description
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual “Best of Hays” publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offer a variety of specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women’s services and more.
Summary
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this Job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This Job also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature.
Responsibilities
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
- Completes pertinent documents.
- Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level.
- Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge.
- Safely transports stable patients as required.
- Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors.
- Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies.
- Runs errands for the unit as required.
- Assists Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenishes patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate.
- Performs unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet.
- Identifies obvious changes in the patient's condition and takes responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge.
- Assists with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed.
- Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion.
- Responds appropriately to emergencies.
- Communicates effectively with other team members during and between shifts.
- Responds to phone calls and patient call lights.
- Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
Job Requirements
Education/Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience
- Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- CNA License in state of employment required.
- BLS required.
Work Schedule
7PM - 7AM
Work Type
Part Time
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Search Nursing Jobs in TexasNursing Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which visa types are most common for nursing roles in Texas?
The H-1B visa and EB-3 (employment-based green card) are the most common pathways for internationally trained nurses in Texas. Registered nurses typically qualify for EB-3 sponsorship, which leads to permanent residence. The H-1B is less common for bedside nursing but appears for advanced practice roles such as nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, which meet specialty occupation requirements.
Which companies sponsor visas for nurses in Texas?
Large Texas health systems with documented H-1B and green card sponsorship histories include HCA Healthcare (which operates multiple facilities across the state), Baylor Scott and White Health, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Houston Methodist, and Christus Health. Staffing agencies that place nurses on contract also sponsor international candidates, though direct hospital employment is generally more stable for long-term visa purposes.
Which cities in Texas have the most nursing sponsorship jobs?
Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth are the leading markets for nursing sponsorship jobs in Texas, each anchored by major academic medical centers and large hospital networks. San Antonio has a strong military and veteran healthcare sector, with institutions like University Health driving demand. Austin's growing population has expanded hospital infrastructure significantly, making it an increasingly active market for internationally sponsored nurses.
How to find nursing visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship in the U.S. You can filter directly for nursing roles in Texas to see employers currently hiring and willing to sponsor. This saves significant time compared to manually screening general job postings, since sponsorship willingness is verified and surfaced upfront for each listing.
Are there any state-specific considerations for nurses seeking visa sponsorship in Texas?
Texas is a compact state under the Nurse Licensure Compact, meaning nurses licensed in another compact state can practice in Texas without obtaining a separate license. However, internationally trained nurses must still obtain a Texas Board of Nursing license or a multistate license through the appropriate process. NCLEX-RN passage and credential evaluation through a recognized body are required before most employers will initiate sponsorship.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored nursing jobs in Texas?
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.