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Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as healthcare professionals requiring specialized nursing education and clinical training. Most CNRPs hold master's degrees in nursing, meeting H-1B visa specialty occupation requirements. Healthcare employers frequently sponsor international nurses due to ongoing staffing shortages, particularly in rural areas and specialized practice settings. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Date posted 07/28/2026
Location San Diego, California
Job Type Regular
Shift Day
Overview
At Sharp, being a nurse means transforming the health care experience for your patients, for your colleagues and for yourself. In a collaborative environment with state-of-the-art facilities and advanced clinical practices, we encourage you to follow your passions wherever they take you.
As a recognized leader in nursing excellence with Magnet® recognitions for high-quality, patient-centered care, we invite you to join us in providing health care the way it should be. We offer a wide variety of nursing positions — from RNs and clinical nurse leads to case managers and clinical nurse specialists.
Success Profile
Wondering what qualities it takes to be a successful nursing professional at Sharp? View some of the traits we’re looking for below.
- Innovative
- Collaborative
- Resourceful
- Advocate
- Person-centered
- Critical Thinker
Job Details
Job ID JR208435
Hours:
Shift Start Time: 6:30 AM
Shift End Time: 5 PM
AWS Hours Requirement: 10/40 - 10 Hour Shift
Additional Shift Information:
Weekend Requirements: As Needed
On-Call Required: No
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $77.910 - $100.530 - $112.590
The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.
What You Will Do
Provides/enhances patient care based on advanced nursing practice principles in area of specialty.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Nursing or related Health Care degree or equivalent experience.
- California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing - REQUIRED
- California Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certificate - CA Board of Registered Nursing - REQUIRED
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association - REQUIRED
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 Year experience.
- DEA Controlled Substance Registration - U.S. Department of Justice - PREFERRED
Essential Functions
Collaboration:
Demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving skills in the area of specialty when consulted by interdisciplinary team members.
Collaborates with members of health care team in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating comprehensive healthcare for patients and families.
Improves outcomes due to interventions with others.
Education patient and family:
Assesses the learning needs of patients/families in collaboration with members of the health care team.
Plans, provides, and coordinates patient/family education.
Participates in the evaluation of patient/family education outcomes.
Evidence based research:
Remains current on evidence-based practice related to area of specialty and presents information to collaborating team members.
And chooses one or more of the following as negotiated with supervisor:
- Evaluates existing framework to ensure practice is current and evidenced based.
- Conducts or provides leadership in clinically based, relevant research.
- Conducts or provides leadership in performance improvement activities.
- Evaluates efficacy, utilization and safety of products, devices, and technology.
Patient care:
Assessment: Performs ongoing assessment based on advanced nursing practice principles and specialty knowledge of patient population within scope of NP practice.
Patient database/documentation complete including history, physical assessment.
Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic testing.
Identifies appropriate differential diagnoses.
Plan: Plan of care promotes optimal health outcomes and development of goals incorporates interdisciplinary input.
Intervention: Advanced nursing principles and practices applied per standardized procedures including furnishing medications as clinically indicated.
Evaluation: Patient progress towards goals evaluated and plan of care altered based on evaluation.
Documents care/services per guidelines and SHC compliance/billing policies (department specific) and chooses one or more of the following as negotiated with supervisor:
- Develops new area of expertise/skill acquisition applicable to role, includes specialty certification.
- Facilitates/provides opportunities for improving nurse practitioner sensitive outcome(s) in selected patient populations.
Professional development:
Chooses one or more of the following as negotiated with supervisor:
Recognizes self-development needs and seeks out resources or experiences that promote professional growth.
Member of professional organization related to specialty.
Participates in community health event(s).
Participates in activities that promote the nursing profession, specialty area and advanced practice nursing.
Training and education:
Chooses one or more of the following or individualizes goal(s) as negotiated with supervisor:
Educates staff on new or advanced application of skills.
Precepts students and/or new staff.
Provides community education e.g. local colleges, physician offices.
Develops and maintains department specific competency program.
Assists with the evaluation of educational activities to determine their impact on the quality of care.
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.
Our Mission and Values
At Sharp, our mission is to improve the health of those we serve with a commitment to excellence in all that we do. We aim to offer quality care and services that set community standards, exceed patients’ expectations and are provided in a caring, convenient, cost-effective and accessible manner.
We have a vision to transform the health care experience through a culture of caring, quality, safety, service, innovation and excellence. Our goal is to be the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care.
Our team members are the driving force behind our mission and vision. At Sharp, we’re focused on providing an environment that will meet the needs of both our patients and our employees. Our team members are encouraged to connect with their passions and recommit to the purpose of their work each day.
Benefits
-
Medical, vision, dental and more
Our flexible benefits include a choice of two HMO medical plans (both of which include vision), two PPO dental choices, flexible spending accounts, accident insurance, long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
-
Generous vacation, holiday and sick leave
We offer one of the most generous plans among health care systems in San Diego, and new Sharp employees start with 25 days of paid time off in just the first year.
-
Wellness programs
We focus on your overall well-being by giving you tools to improve both yourself and your life — mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally and environmentally. Our focus is on balanced health and wellness to help you reach your health goals and enjoy life along the way.
-
Employee assistance program
At Sharp, we understand that personal problems occasionally arise and you may need to seek outside professional advice. We’re here to help. Our employee assistance program helps employees develop and maintain a lifestyle that supports good health and productivity.
-
Retirement plans
We’re proud to offer two retirement plans to match your needs. The Sharp$aver 401(a) plan matches your after-tax contributions and the 403(b) plan offers a long-term savings plan for pre-tax and Roth contributions with available loan and withdrawal provisions.
-
Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
We support and encourage the growth and development of our employees through educational courses for credit in institutions of higher learning, continuing education programs (conferences, workshops, seminars) and specialty certification examinations.
-
Discount programs, perks and other benefits
Our employees are eligible to participate in several group voluntary benefit plans — including group legal, college savings, critical illness insurance, group auto and home insurance and pet insurance.
Job ID JR208435
Date posted 07/28/2026
Location San Diego, California
Job Type Regular
Shift Day
Overview
At Sharp, being a nurse means transforming the health care experience for your patients, for your colleagues and for yourself. In a collaborative environment with state-of-the-art facilities and advanced clinical practices, we encourage you to follow your passions wherever they take you.
As a recognized leader in nursing excellence with Magnet® recognitions for high-quality, patient-centered care, we invite you to join us in providing health care the way it should be. We offer a wide variety of nursing positions — from RNs and clinical nurse leads to case managers and clinical nurse specialists.
Success Profile
Wondering what qualities it takes to be a successful nursing professional at Sharp? View some of the traits we’re looking for below.
- Innovative
- Collaborative
- Resourceful
- Advocate
- Person-centered
- Critical Thinker
Job Details
Job ID JR208435
Hours:
Shift Start Time: 6:30 AM
Shift End Time: 5 PM
AWS Hours Requirement: 10/40 - 10 Hour Shift
Additional Shift Information:
Weekend Requirements: As Needed
On-Call Required: No
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $77.910 - $100.530 - $112.590
The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.
What You Will Do
Provides/enhances patient care based on advanced nursing practice principles in area of specialty.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Nursing or related Health Care degree or equivalent experience.
- California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing - REQUIRED
- California Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certificate - CA Board of Registered Nursing - REQUIRED
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association - REQUIRED
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 Year experience.
- DEA Controlled Substance Registration - U.S. Department of Justice - PREFERRED
Essential Functions
Collaboration:
Demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving skills in the area of specialty when consulted by interdisciplinary team members.
Collaborates with members of health care team in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating comprehensive healthcare for patients and families.
Improves outcomes due to interventions with others.
Education patient and family:
Assesses the learning needs of patients/families in collaboration with members of the health care team.
Plans, provides, and coordinates patient/family education.
Participates in the evaluation of patient/family education outcomes.
Evidence based research:
Remains current on evidence-based practice related to area of specialty and presents information to collaborating team members.
And chooses one or more of the following as negotiated with supervisor:
- Evaluates existing framework to ensure practice is current and evidenced based.
- Conducts or provides leadership in clinically based, relevant research.
- Conducts or provides leadership in performance improvement activities.
- Evaluates efficacy, utilization and safety of products, devices, and technology.
Patient care:
Assessment: Performs ongoing assessment based on advanced nursing practice principles and specialty knowledge of patient population within scope of NP practice.
Patient database/documentation complete including history, physical assessment.
Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic testing.
Identifies appropriate differential diagnoses.
Plan: Plan of care promotes optimal health outcomes and development of goals incorporates interdisciplinary input.
Intervention: Advanced nursing principles and practices applied per standardized procedures including furnishing medications as clinically indicated.
Evaluation: Patient progress towards goals evaluated and plan of care altered based on evaluation.
Documents care/services per guidelines and SHC compliance/billing policies (department specific) and chooses one or more of the following as negotiated with supervisor:
- Develops new area of expertise/skill acquisition applicable to role, includes specialty certification.
- Facilitates/provides opportunities for improving nurse practitioner sensitive outcome(s) in selected patient populations.
Professional development:
Chooses one or more of the following as negotiated with supervisor:
Recognizes self-development needs and seeks out resources or experiences that promote professional growth.
Member of professional organization related to specialty.
Participates in community health event(s).
Participates in activities that promote the nursing profession, specialty area and advanced practice nursing.
Training and education:
Chooses one or more of the following or individualizes goal(s) as negotiated with supervisor:
Educates staff on new or advanced application of skills.
Precepts students and/or new staff.
Provides community education e.g. local colleges, physician offices.
Develops and maintains department specific competency program.
Assists with the evaluation of educational activities to determine their impact on the quality of care.
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.
Our Mission and Values
At Sharp, our mission is to improve the health of those we serve with a commitment to excellence in all that we do. We aim to offer quality care and services that set community standards, exceed patients’ expectations and are provided in a caring, convenient, cost-effective and accessible manner.
We have a vision to transform the health care experience through a culture of caring, quality, safety, service, innovation and excellence. Our goal is to be the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care.
Our team members are the driving force behind our mission and vision. At Sharp, we’re focused on providing an environment that will meet the needs of both our patients and our employees. Our team members are encouraged to connect with their passions and recommit to the purpose of their work each day.
Benefits
-
Medical, vision, dental and more
Our flexible benefits include a choice of two HMO medical plans (both of which include vision), two PPO dental choices, flexible spending accounts, accident insurance, long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
-
Generous vacation, holiday and sick leave
We offer one of the most generous plans among health care systems in San Diego, and new Sharp employees start with 25 days of paid time off in just the first year.
-
Wellness programs
We focus on your overall well-being by giving you tools to improve both yourself and your life — mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally and environmentally. Our focus is on balanced health and wellness to help you reach your health goals and enjoy life along the way.
-
Employee assistance program
At Sharp, we understand that personal problems occasionally arise and you may need to seek outside professional advice. We’re here to help. Our employee assistance program helps employees develop and maintain a lifestyle that supports good health and productivity.
-
Retirement plans
We’re proud to offer two retirement plans to match your needs. The Sharp$aver 401(a) plan matches your after-tax contributions and the 403(b) plan offers a long-term savings plan for pre-tax and Roth contributions with available loan and withdrawal provisions.
-
Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
We support and encourage the growth and development of our employees through educational courses for credit in institutions of higher learning, continuing education programs (conferences, workshops, seminars) and specialty certification examinations.
-
Discount programs, perks and other benefits
Our employees are eligible to participate in several group voluntary benefit plans — including group legal, college savings, critical illness insurance, group auto and home insurance and pet insurance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Jobs
Target healthcare systems with established immigration programs
Major hospital networks like Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, and Kaiser Permanente have dedicated visa sponsorship programs for international healthcare professionals and experience navigating USCIS requirements.
Emphasize your specialized nursing credentials and certifications
USCIS views nurse practitioner roles favorably when supported by advanced practice certifications, specialty board certifications, and master's or doctoral nursing degrees from accredited programs.
Consider underserved area positions for stronger sponsorship cases
Rural hospitals and federally qualified health centers often have greater sponsorship motivation due to recruitment challenges and may qualify for expedited processing through certain programs.
Document your clinical specialization and advanced practice scope
CNRPs in specialized areas like cardiology, oncology, or psychiatric care have stronger H-1B cases due to the advanced knowledge and training required for these practice areas.
Prepare for state nursing board licensing requirements
Each state has different CNRP licensing requirements. Research and begin the licensing process early, as some employers require active state licensure before sponsoring your visa.
Highlight your graduate-level clinical training and research experience
Master's or doctoral nursing programs with clinical rotations, research components, and advanced pharmacology training strengthen your specialty occupation argument with USCIS significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do CNRPs qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship?
Yes, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners typically qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as the role requires specialized nursing education at the master's or doctoral level. USCIS recognizes advanced practice nursing as a specialty occupation requiring theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge in clinical practice, pharmacology, and patient care management.
What degree do I need for CNRP visa sponsorship?
You need a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited nursing program, plus CNRP certification from a recognized board. Bachelor's-level RN credentials alone typically don't meet H-1B specialty occupation requirements for nurse practitioner roles, as the position requires graduate-level advanced practice training.
How successful are H-1B applications for nurse practitioners?
Nurse practitioner H-1B applications have relatively high approval rates when properly documented, as USCIS recognizes the specialized nature of advanced practice nursing. Success depends on demonstrating the role's complexity, your graduate-level education, board certifications, and the employer's need for your specific clinical expertise and specialized patient care skills.
How to find Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner positions with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting healthcare professionals with sponsoring employers. Focus your search on hospitals, healthcare systems, rural health centers, and specialty clinics that commonly sponsor H-1B and EB-2/EB-3 visas for advanced practice nurses. These employers often face critical staffing shortages and actively recruit internationally credentialed nurse practitioners.
Can international CNRPs work in all U.S. states?
No, each state has different CNRP licensing requirements and scope of practice regulations. Some states require additional certifications, supervised practice periods, or specific continuing education. You must obtain licensure in the state where you plan to work, and some employers require active state licensure before beginning the H-1B sponsorship process.
Are there alternatives to H-1B for international nurse practitioners?
Yes, CNRPs may qualify for other visa categories depending on circumstances. The O-1 visa works for those with extraordinary ability in nursing practice or research. The TN visa is available for Canadian and Mexican citizens. Some employers use J-1 visa exchange visitor programs, though these typically require return to home country afterward.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Certified Registered 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.