Nurse Practitioner Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Washington

Washington state has strong demand for nurse practitioners across major health systems like UW Medicine, Providence, MultiCare, and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Seattle leads in sponsorship activity, with growing opportunities in Spokane, Tacoma, and Bellevue. The state's federally designated Health Professional Shortage Areas also drive consistent hiring of internationally trained NPs.

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Overview

Open Jobs187+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type96% On-site
Median Salary$132K
Top LocationBellingham, WA
Most JobsPeaceHealth

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DaVita
Nurse Practitioner
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DaVita
New 24m ago
Nurse Practitioner
DaVita
Federal Way, Washington
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$130,000/yr - $150,000/yr
Remote (US)
2+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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Vituity
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
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Vituity
New 5h ago
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Vituity
Edmonds, Washington
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
$87/hr - $91/hr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
None
1,001-5,000

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AccentCare
Nurse Practitioner
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AccentCare
Added 1d ago
Nurse Practitioner
AccentCare
Lynnwood, Washington
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
Master's
10,000+

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Sound Physicians
Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner
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Sound Physicians
Added 4d ago
Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Sound Physicians
Kennewick, Washington
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$115/hr
On-Site
Other
5,001-10,000

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MultiCare Health System
Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner
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MultiCare Health System
Added 4d ago
Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner
MultiCare Health System
Spokane, Washington
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$153,200/yr - $160,000/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Nurse Practitioner Job Roles in Washington

Healthcare Administration184 jobs
Nursing184 jobs
Patient Services & Wellbeing172 jobs
Caregiving & Elderly Support48 jobs
Allied Health21 jobs
Mental & Behavioral Health21 jobs
Physicians7 jobs
Medical Specialists6 jobs
Clinical Support2 jobs
Teaching & Instruction2 jobs

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Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor visas for nurse practitioners in Washington?

Washington's largest nurse practitioner visa sponsors include UW Medicine, Providence Health and Services, MultiCare Health System, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, and Seattle Children's. Federally Qualified Health Centers across the state also sponsor NPs, particularly for positions in underserved rural and urban communities. Hospital systems with active international recruitment programs tend to have more established sponsorship infrastructure than smaller private practices.

Which visa types are most common for nurse practitioner roles in Washington?

The H-1B visa is the most common pathway for nurse practitioners in Washington, as NP roles generally qualify as specialty occupations requiring a graduate-level degree. The EB-3 employment-based green card is also widely used for permanent sponsorship. Some NPs working in federally designated shortage areas pursue the Conrad 30 J-1 waiver pathway, which allows J-1 physicians and certain clinicians to convert status in exchange for service commitments.

Which cities in Washington have the most nurse practitioner sponsorship jobs?

Seattle accounts for the largest share of nurse practitioner sponsorship activity in Washington, driven by its concentration of major hospital networks and specialty clinics. Spokane is the second-largest market, with health systems like Providence and MultiCare actively recruiting. Tacoma, Bellevue, and Olympia also have consistent NP demand. Rural areas in eastern Washington, including Yakima and the Tri-Cities, see targeted hiring due to federally designated shortage area designations.

How to find nurse practitioner visa sponsorship jobs in Washington?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for internationally trained clinicians looking for visa sponsorship roles, including nurse practitioner positions in Washington. You can filter by state and role to see active NP openings at Washington employers that have a history of sponsoring international candidates. This removes the guesswork of identifying which employers are open to sponsorship, which is one of the biggest barriers NPs face when job searching across state lines.

Are there any Washington-specific considerations for nurse practitioners seeking visa sponsorship?

Washington requires nurse practitioners to hold a valid Washington State RN license and a separate ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) credential before practicing, regardless of immigration status. International NPs must have their foreign nursing education reviewed by a credentialing body such as CGFNS before licensure. Washington's concentration of Health Professional Shortage Areas can create additional sponsorship incentives for employers in those designations, particularly for full-time primary care NP roles.

What is the prevailing wage for sponsored nurse practitioner jobs in Washington?

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.

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