Adult Nurse Practitioner Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Adult Nurse Practitioner roles are among the most actively sponsored positions in U.S. healthcare, with employers filing H-1B visa and EB-3 petitions to fill persistent shortages. Your APRN license, DEA registration, and state-specific prescriptive authority directly shape which employers can sponsor you and how quickly.
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This is a part time position. Hours and teaching assignments may be negotiated, but will not exceed 18.5 hours a week.
Benefits
Faculty who work 18.5 hours or more per week are eligible for medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes an 8% employer contribution after two years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee well-being and work-life balance. Part-time benefits-eligible faculty are eligible for up to 24 prorated days of vacation / personal leave, 15 pro-rated sick days, and 9 holidays (if regularly scheduled to work on a University holiday), winter break, plus 2 floating holidays.
Faculty who work less than 18.5 hours a week are not eligible for our regular employee benefits, however all RFU employees are eligible to accrue personal leave in accordance with IL law. All RFU employees are also eligible to make unmatched contributions to voluntary supplemental pre-tax and post-tax retirement plans.
Position Summary
Deliver education within the Doctor of Nursing Practice Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program (AGACNP) and within the Post-Graduate Certificate AGACNP Program.
Who We Are
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA.
Today, the university’s 6 colleges continue Dr Franklin’s legacy through rigorous academics, pioneering research, and innovative community service. Our unique interprofessional education model allows students to learn from and with each other in a variety of settings, including our simulation labs, the student-led Interprofessional Community Clinic, and through partnerships with area hospitals and clinics. RFU is a national leader in interprofessional research and practices, and is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain-related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, cardiac resuscitation, and gait and balance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide direct instruction through the remote delivery of assigned lectures and interactive case-based discussions
- Provide mentorship and advisement for assigned students
- Provide oversight of students engaged in clinical residency training
- Provide simulation education (as assigned based on availability for in-person teaching in North Chicago, IL)
- Serve as a doctoral project advisor for assigned students
Conditions of Employment
- Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check
Required Education & Experience
- Doctor of Nursing Practice or PhD degree
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
- Unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse (RN) and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- The knowledge, skills, and abilities required to safely and competently deliver services as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three to five years of experience practicing as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Experience as a nursing educator at the graduate level
Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions
- Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
EOE, Including Disability / Vets
Compensation: $8,000 - $70,000, based on skills, experience, and availability.
This is a part time position. Hours and teaching assignments may be negotiated, but will not exceed 18.5 hours a week.
Benefits
Faculty who work 18.5 hours or more per week are eligible for medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes an 8% employer contribution after two years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee well-being and work-life balance. Part-time benefits-eligible faculty are eligible for up to 24 prorated days of vacation / personal leave, 15 pro-rated sick days, and 9 holidays (if regularly scheduled to work on a University holiday), winter break, plus 2 floating holidays.
Faculty who work less than 18.5 hours a week are not eligible for our regular employee benefits, however all RFU employees are eligible to accrue personal leave in accordance with IL law. All RFU employees are also eligible to make unmatched contributions to voluntary supplemental pre-tax and post-tax retirement plans.
Position Summary
Deliver education within the Doctor of Nursing Practice Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program (AGACNP) and within the Post-Graduate Certificate AGACNP Program.
Who We Are
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA.
Today, the university’s 6 colleges continue Dr Franklin’s legacy through rigorous academics, pioneering research, and innovative community service. Our unique interprofessional education model allows students to learn from and with each other in a variety of settings, including our simulation labs, the student-led Interprofessional Community Clinic, and through partnerships with area hospitals and clinics. RFU is a national leader in interprofessional research and practices, and is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain-related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, cardiac resuscitation, and gait and balance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide direct instruction through the remote delivery of assigned lectures and interactive case-based discussions
- Provide mentorship and advisement for assigned students
- Provide oversight of students engaged in clinical residency training
- Provide simulation education (as assigned based on availability for in-person teaching in North Chicago, IL)
- Serve as a doctoral project advisor for assigned students
Conditions of Employment
- Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check
Required Education & Experience
- Doctor of Nursing Practice or PhD degree
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
- Unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse (RN) and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- The knowledge, skills, and abilities required to safely and competently deliver services as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three to five years of experience practicing as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Experience as a nursing educator at the graduate level
Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions
- Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
EOE, Including Disability / Vets
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Adult Nurse Practitioner Jobs
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
An Adult NP role qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules only when the employer requires a Master of Science in Nursing or higher. Confirm your MSN transcripts are ready for credential evaluation before you apply.
Get your CGFNS credential evaluation done early
If you trained outside the U.S., the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools evaluation is a prerequisite for state licensure and employer sponsorship. Processing takes three to six months, so start this before targeting open roles.
Target health systems with established PERM pipelines
Large health systems and federally qualified health centers run PERM labor certification regularly for NP roles. Prioritize employers whose job postings explicitly reference green card sponsorship or EB-3 pathways for clinical staff.
Search Migrate Mate to find verified NP sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to browse Adult NP roles at employers with verified LCA filing history. This filters out postings from employers who have never navigated the H-1B or EB-3 process for nursing staff, saving you weeks of outreach.
Confirm prescriptive authority before accepting an offer
Your H-1B or EB-3 petition must reflect your actual scope of practice. If the role requires independent prescriptive authority but your sponsoring state restricts that for international licensees, the employer's LCA may not align with your duties.
Ask your employer to check the OFLC Wage Search before filing
The prevailing wage for Adult NP positions varies significantly by metro area and practice setting. Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined wage level for your location, so confirm the wage determination matches your offered salary before the LCA is submitted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visa types are available for Adult Nurse Practitioners seeking U.S. sponsorship?
The H-1B is the most common nonimmigrant option for Adult NPs because the role meets the specialty occupation standard requiring an MSN or higher. The EB-3 green card is a frequent employer-sponsored immigrant pathway, using PERM labor certification. TN visa is not an option for Nurse Practitioners under the USMCA profession list.
Does my Australian or internationally earned MSN qualify me for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, provided a credential evaluation confirms your degree is equivalent to a U.S. Master of Science in Nursing. USCIS requires this equivalency for specialty occupation classification. A three-year bachelor's degree in nursing plus a graduate nursing qualification can satisfy this, but the evaluation must explicitly state U.S. master's equivalency.
How do I find Adult Nurse Practitioner jobs where employers are actively sponsoring visas?
Migrate Mate lists Adult NP roles at employers with verified LCA filing history, so you can focus on health systems and clinical groups that have already sponsored H-1B or EB-3 petitions for nursing staff. This removes the guesswork of identifying which employers will actually follow through on sponsorship.
Will my state APRN license affect my H-1B petition approval?
Directly. USCIS reviews whether you hold a valid, unrestricted APRN license in the state where you'll be employed. If you're licensed in a compact state but the role is in a non-compact state, you'll need to obtain a separate license before the petition is filed. License restrictions or probationary conditions can trigger a Request for Evidence.
Can an Adult NP employer file an EB-3 green card while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes, and many health systems do exactly this. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL, then an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS while you maintain H-1B status. If your I-140 is approved and your priority date becomes current, you can file for adjustment of status without leaving your current role.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Adult Nurse Practitioner jobs?
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.