Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Aprn Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses are among the most consistently sponsored healthcare roles in the U.S., with employers filing H-1B visa and EB-3 petitions regularly. Specialty areas like psychiatric, neonatal, and acute care see the strongest demand from sponsoring health systems and hospital networks. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
Department:
CC206899 Intensivist Extenders
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Position Responsibilities
- Procures service and serves as an advocate on behalf of patients, families and the hospital for scarce resources throughout the continuum of care. Facilitates and provides necessary patient and family education.
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge of ICU patient groin management.
- Interviews patients and completes a full comprehensive medical history and physical examination.
- Actively participates in department's performance and improvement program. Provides feedback to unit director on an ongoing basis, i.e. concern, improvements, changes, etc.
- Reviews and ensures intensive care patient medication orders are placed and given during the patients stay in the hospital.
- Monitors ICU patient post procedure during the patients stay in the hospital.
- Monitor component that may lead to bleeding complications (loss of pulse, hypertension BP, drop in H/H, platelets and evaluate patient alertness AAAx3)
- Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests (U/S and CT and lab work) to rule out complications. Reports results to intensivists for further evaluation.
- Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic medications if required and notifies interventionalists.
- Secures on patient discharge that all prescription are filled.
- Attends and actively participates in departmental meetings to educate our receiving floors, in-service programs, provides positive suggestions and input.
- Monitors and collects monthly complication report on ICU patients. All complications to be discussed and reviewed with medical director and panel to address an action plan for future prevention.
- Report ICU patients complications to Performance Improvement (PI) on a quarterly basis.
- Promotes surveillance, prevention, and control of infection by using and teaching hygienic practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
License/Registration/Certification
- State of Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License; ACLS Certification; CPR certification required.
Education
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Master of Science in Nursing.
Experience
- At least 1 year experience as an APRN preferred.
BENEFITS:
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- On-site housing for select positions and more!
Degree Requirements:
Certification:
INTRODUCTION
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
Department:
CC206899 Intensivist Extenders
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Position Responsibilities
- Procures service and serves as an advocate on behalf of patients, families and the hospital for scarce resources throughout the continuum of care. Facilitates and provides necessary patient and family education.
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge of ICU patient groin management.
- Interviews patients and completes a full comprehensive medical history and physical examination.
- Actively participates in department's performance and improvement program. Provides feedback to unit director on an ongoing basis, i.e. concern, improvements, changes, etc.
- Reviews and ensures intensive care patient medication orders are placed and given during the patients stay in the hospital.
- Monitors ICU patient post procedure during the patients stay in the hospital.
- Monitor component that may lead to bleeding complications (loss of pulse, hypertension BP, drop in H/H, platelets and evaluate patient alertness AAAx3)
- Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests (U/S and CT and lab work) to rule out complications. Reports results to intensivists for further evaluation.
- Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic medications if required and notifies interventionalists.
- Secures on patient discharge that all prescription are filled.
- Attends and actively participates in departmental meetings to educate our receiving floors, in-service programs, provides positive suggestions and input.
- Monitors and collects monthly complication report on ICU patients. All complications to be discussed and reviewed with medical director and panel to address an action plan for future prevention.
- Report ICU patients complications to Performance Improvement (PI) on a quarterly basis.
- Promotes surveillance, prevention, and control of infection by using and teaching hygienic practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
License/Registration/Certification
- State of Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License; ACLS Certification; CPR certification required.
Education
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Master of Science in Nursing.
Experience
- At least 1 year experience as an APRN preferred.
BENEFITS:
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- On-site housing for select positions and more!
Degree Requirements:
Certification:
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Target health systems over small practices
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers have established immigration infrastructure and sponsor APRNs far more reliably than small private practices. Focus your search on employers with a documented history of H-1B or EB-3 filings for nursing roles.
Confirm your NP or CRNA license transfers
State licensure requirements vary significantly for APRNs. Before accepting an offer with sponsorship, confirm the state board will grant you a license given your training background. Some states require additional supervised hours or a separate exam for international graduates.
Understand the EB-3 pathway alongside H-1B
Many APRN employers sponsor through the EB-3 immigrant visa, not just the H-1B. EB-3 requires PERM labor certification and takes longer, but leads directly to a green card. Ask prospective employers which pathway they use before signing.
Get your credentials evaluated early
If you trained outside the U.S., USCIS requires a credential evaluation showing your degree is equivalent to a U.S. master's or doctoral nursing degree. Starting this process before job applications saves weeks and demonstrates readiness to sponsoring employers.
Specialty certification strengthens your petition
Board certification from ANCC or AANA significantly strengthens an H-1B petition for APRN roles. It establishes specialty occupation status clearly and reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence challenging whether the position meets the degree requirement threshold.
Browse visa-sponsorship APRN roles on Migrate Mate
Not every employer advertising an APRN opening is willing to sponsor a visa. Migrate Mate filters specifically for sponsoring employers, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship was never on the table and the offer falls through at the last stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an APRN role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, APRN positions generally qualify as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a master's degree in nursing or a related clinical field. USCIS has approved H-1B visa petitions for nurse practitioners, CRNAs, CNSs, and CNMs. Petitions supported by board certification and a job description tied to a specific specialty carry a lower risk of receiving a Request for Evidence on specialty occupation grounds.
What visa types do employers commonly use to sponsor APRNs?
The two most common are H-1B and EB-3. H-1B is a nonimmigrant work visa requiring annual lottery selection, though cap-exempt employers like nonprofit hospitals and universities can file year-round. EB-3 is an immigrant visa requiring PERM labor certification but leads directly to a green card. Some employers use both pathways, starting on H-1B while simultaneously pursuing EB-3.
Can an internationally trained APRN get sponsored in the U.S.?
Yes, but there are credential and licensure hurdles. USCIS requires a credential evaluation confirming your foreign degree is equivalent to a U.S. master's or higher nursing degree. You also need a valid state APRN license, which some states will not issue until you complete additional supervised practice or pass U.S.-specific examinations. Starting both processes before your job search puts you in the strongest position.
Which APRN specialties have the strongest visa sponsorship demand?
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners see particularly high sponsorship demand due to a nationwide shortage of mental health providers. CRNAs, neonatal NPs, and acute care NPs working in ICU or surgical settings also attract strong employer sponsorship interest. Rural health systems and federally qualified health centers often sponsor more aggressively than urban competitors because they face harder recruiting markets.
How do I find APRN jobs where the employer will actually sponsor a visa?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. Most general job boards list APRN openings without filtering for sponsorship willingness, meaning you can spend weeks in a hiring process before learning the employer won't sponsor. Migrate Mate shows only roles where employers are open to visa sponsorship, so you can focus your applications on opportunities that are actually viable.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Aprn 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.