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HSHS Medical Group is offering a $25,000 sign-on bonus for a BC/BE Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neurology team in Decatur, IL. HSHS Medical Group works in partnership with Hospital Sisters Health System.
Practice Highlights:
- Well established, growing practice with strong reputation within the Decatur community
- Monday - Friday scheduled with an option of 4 or 5 days per week
- No call schedule, no holidays, and no weekends
- EPIC EMR
- Ample training time with the neurology team
Position requirements:
- Unrestricted Illinois license and DEA prior to start
- BC/BE
- 2+ years of provider work experience is strongly preferred.
Experience in Neurology is preferred, but experience in other specialties will also be considered.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
- Base guarantee
- Paid time off with holidays accrued bi-weekly
- CME reimbursement + days available per fiscal year
- Opportunities to earn productivity and patient outcome/patient satisfaction bonuses
- $25,000 Sign on bonus
- Relocation assistance both available
Core Function:
Provider
Education Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing PLUS 5 years relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Doctoral degree in Nursing is preferred.
Experience Qualifications
- Experience in management of patients across the care continuum preferred.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
- Licensed in the state of practice as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is required.
- Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (WDSPS) or
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
- Board certification from the National Certification Corporation is preferred.
- Controlled Substance license in state of practice is preferred.
- Federal DEA license is preferred.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is preferred.
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues.
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process
Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.
Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.
These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.
Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org.
INTRODUCTION
HSHS Medical Group is offering a $25,000 sign-on bonus for a BC/BE Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neurology team in Decatur, IL. HSHS Medical Group works in partnership with Hospital Sisters Health System.
Practice Highlights:
- Well established, growing practice with strong reputation within the Decatur community
- Monday - Friday scheduled with an option of 4 or 5 days per week
- No call schedule, no holidays, and no weekends
- EPIC EMR
- Ample training time with the neurology team
Position requirements:
- Unrestricted Illinois license and DEA prior to start
- BC/BE
- 2+ years of provider work experience is strongly preferred.
Experience in Neurology is preferred, but experience in other specialties will also be considered.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
- Base guarantee
- Paid time off with holidays accrued bi-weekly
- CME reimbursement + days available per fiscal year
- Opportunities to earn productivity and patient outcome/patient satisfaction bonuses
- $25,000 Sign on bonus
- Relocation assistance both available
Core Function:
Provider
Education Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing PLUS 5 years relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Doctoral degree in Nursing is preferred.
Experience Qualifications
- Experience in management of patients across the care continuum preferred.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
- Licensed in the state of practice as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is required.
- Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (WDSPS) or
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
- Board certification from the National Certification Corporation is preferred.
- Controlled Substance license in state of practice is preferred.
- Federal DEA license is preferred.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is preferred.
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues.
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process
Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.
Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.
These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.
Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Aprn Jobs
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.
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
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Find Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Aprn JobsFrequently 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 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.
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