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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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Legacy Health offers an exciting growth opportunity to join a well-established team of collaborative and energetic Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs). This role provides the opportunity to practice across both Level III and Level IV NICU settings within the Legacy system. NNPs are integral to delivery attendance and the medical management of high-risk neonates and infants, including daily rounding on NNP service patients.
In addition to clinical care, the role includes telemedicine resuscitation coverage for Legacy Level I nursery sites and opportunities to contribute to non-clinical initiatives that support the highest standards of care for NICU patients and their families.
Level IV NICU – Randall Children’s Hospital
The Level IV, 45-bed NICU is located within Randall Children’s Hospital, a freestanding, nine-story pediatric facility. This unit provides comprehensive care supported by a full range of pediatric subspecialties, including cardiac and neurosurgical services, genetics, and ECMO. Care is delivered within a family-integrated model, supported by a dedicated pediatric transport team. Notably, this role does not require transport responsibilities.
Level III NICU – Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
The Level III, 22-bed NICU at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is a growing unit actively expanding its NNP team. Scheduling is flexible and evolving, with 12-, 16-, and 24-hour shift options available to support work-life balance and team coverage.
Scheduling & Practice Model
This position is based in the Portland/Vancouver area and requires dual licensure in Oregon and Washington. NNPs rotate between both NICU sites, with frequency tailored to individual preferences while ensuring 24/7 coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays. A well-established self-scheduling model and structured holiday tracks contribute to provider satisfaction and balance.
Compensation & Benefits
As part of Legacy Medical Group, NNPs receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive compensation
- License reimbursement
- Generous annual continuing education support
- Full benefits package and more
Responsibilities
Patient Care Management: The NNP’s work collaboratively with Neonatologists and pediatric subspecialists in the NICU as well as pediatricians and obstetricians in the Labor and Delivery and Family Birthing centers to guide the care of neonates and infants across the care continuum. The NNP’s are able to practice in an autonomous role utilizing technical procedural skills as well as essential decision making in the care of these patients.
Nursing Care Support: The NNP team provide ongoing support to the nursing staff whether on the unit or through formal education opportunities. The NNP’s are key leaders in patient care projects that support both nursing care and medical management.
Resuscitation: The NNP’s attend deliveries in person at each of the medical centers and via a telehealth support platform at the other level I nursery sites to provide a consistent high level of care for newborns throughout the Legacy system.
Discharge Planning: The entire NICU team works to provide an integrated family care experience to enable families to care for their high-risk infants within the NICU setting and beyond. The NICU values input from all members of the team including dedicated neonatal RT’s, consultants from dietary, OT/PT, lactation, as well as the core nursing, medical and leadership staff.
Qualifications
Education: As required by licensure.
Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience as an NICU Staff Nurse, Level III preferred.
Licensure:
- Current applicable state RN license required.
- National Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) required.
- Current applicable state license as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Privileges (NNP-PP) required.
- Credentialed by Legacy Medical Staff for Category I and II privileges.
- Completion of ECMO certification course preferred.
- NRP certification from the American Heart Association.
Applications can be accessed through our website at, Careers | For Health Professionals | Legacy Health. For additional information please email Forrest Brown, FoBrown@LHS.org.
Please Note: No J-1 waivers available.
Pay Range: USD $84.13 - USD $108.17 /Hr.
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity:
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
Position Overview
Legacy Health offers an exciting growth opportunity to join a well-established team of collaborative and energetic Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs). This role provides the opportunity to practice across both Level III and Level IV NICU settings within the Legacy system. NNPs are integral to delivery attendance and the medical management of high-risk neonates and infants, including daily rounding on NNP service patients.
In addition to clinical care, the role includes telemedicine resuscitation coverage for Legacy Level I nursery sites and opportunities to contribute to non-clinical initiatives that support the highest standards of care for NICU patients and their families.
Level IV NICU – Randall Children’s Hospital
The Level IV, 45-bed NICU is located within Randall Children’s Hospital, a freestanding, nine-story pediatric facility. This unit provides comprehensive care supported by a full range of pediatric subspecialties, including cardiac and neurosurgical services, genetics, and ECMO. Care is delivered within a family-integrated model, supported by a dedicated pediatric transport team. Notably, this role does not require transport responsibilities.
Level III NICU – Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
The Level III, 22-bed NICU at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is a growing unit actively expanding its NNP team. Scheduling is flexible and evolving, with 12-, 16-, and 24-hour shift options available to support work-life balance and team coverage.
Scheduling & Practice Model
This position is based in the Portland/Vancouver area and requires dual licensure in Oregon and Washington. NNPs rotate between both NICU sites, with frequency tailored to individual preferences while ensuring 24/7 coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays. A well-established self-scheduling model and structured holiday tracks contribute to provider satisfaction and balance.
Compensation & Benefits
As part of Legacy Medical Group, NNPs receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive compensation
- License reimbursement
- Generous annual continuing education support
- Full benefits package and more
Responsibilities
Patient Care Management: The NNP’s work collaboratively with Neonatologists and pediatric subspecialists in the NICU as well as pediatricians and obstetricians in the Labor and Delivery and Family Birthing centers to guide the care of neonates and infants across the care continuum. The NNP’s are able to practice in an autonomous role utilizing technical procedural skills as well as essential decision making in the care of these patients.
Nursing Care Support: The NNP team provide ongoing support to the nursing staff whether on the unit or through formal education opportunities. The NNP’s are key leaders in patient care projects that support both nursing care and medical management.
Resuscitation: The NNP’s attend deliveries in person at each of the medical centers and via a telehealth support platform at the other level I nursery sites to provide a consistent high level of care for newborns throughout the Legacy system.
Discharge Planning: The entire NICU team works to provide an integrated family care experience to enable families to care for their high-risk infants within the NICU setting and beyond. The NICU values input from all members of the team including dedicated neonatal RT’s, consultants from dietary, OT/PT, lactation, as well as the core nursing, medical and leadership staff.
Qualifications
Education: As required by licensure.
Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience as an NICU Staff Nurse, Level III preferred.
Licensure:
- Current applicable state RN license required.
- National Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) required.
- Current applicable state license as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Privileges (NNP-PP) required.
- Credentialed by Legacy Medical Staff for Category I and II privileges.
- Completion of ECMO certification course preferred.
- NRP certification from the American Heart Association.
Applications can be accessed through our website at, Careers | For Health Professionals | Legacy Health. For additional information please email Forrest Brown, FoBrown@LHS.org.
Please Note: No J-1 waivers available.
Pay Range: USD $84.13 - USD $108.17 /Hr.
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity:
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
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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 visa 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.