Charge Nurse Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Charge nurses can qualify for H-1B, EB-2, or EB-3 visa sponsorship with a bachelor's degree in nursing and active RN license. Healthcare employers frequently sponsor nursing leadership roles due to critical shortages, though USCIS requires demonstrating the supervisory position meets specialty occupation requirements for H-1B classification. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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We are recruiting for a motivated Registered Nurse Charge Nurse - Eastside OB/GYN Clinic to join our team!
We are here for life’s journey.
Where is your life journey taking you?
Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:
Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.
DEPARTMENT
Eastside OB/GYN Clinic
JOB SUMMARY
Under minimal supervision the ACS Charge RN supervises the daily work of clinical personnel and expanded care team personnel in the ambulatory care environment. The registered nurse (RN) provides patient care and education in an outpatient setting to diverse patients, families, and community members throughout the lifespan, and the Charge Nurse serves as an expert and resource in these skills to the rest of the ambulatory care clinic team.
The Charge Nurse adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics (2015) to provide care to all patients. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based policies, procedures, guidelines and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in patient safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute."
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Operations Management: Supervises daily operations in the clinic by employing clinical and managerial skills to care for patients while also providing guidance and leadership to other nurses, medical assistants, health educators, and other care team staff who are working with patients including but not limited to preparing daily staffing assignments, mentoring staff, evaluating performance, facilitating patient flow, and problem solving daily staffing and patient care issues. (50%)
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Patient Assessment: Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems, instruct individuals and families on health education and disease prevention and after care. (20%)
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Treatment and Evaluation: Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity, develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions. Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments. (20%)
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Medication administration, documentation and reassessment. (10%)
Education:
Associate's Degree in Nursing Required
WORK EXPERIENCE:
1-3 years Professional nursing experience in a patient care setting. Required
LICENSES:
- RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum - signed] and accrediting body standards.
- Strong understanding and display of the principles of customer service as it applies to patients, staff and the community.
- Ability to assist in identifying ways to promote quality patient-centric care and maintain Denver Health’s high level of patient satisfaction. [Nursing Vision Statement]
- Ability to work effectively in a team matrix environment. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels and in a cross functional environment.
- Ability to work closely with multidisciplinary staff, medical assistants, patient access specialists, health educators, care navigators, social workers, Nursing Managers, providers, and executive leadership to provide care to patients with respect to their uniqueness using informed judgment, competence, individual qualifications, and collaboration with the health care team.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of assessment findings as they relate to the disease process and optimal health attainment across the continuum of care.
- Proficient in EHR
- Basic Office Suite skills preferred
SHIFT
Days (United States of America)
WORK TYPE
Regular
SALARY
$39.95 - $61.92 / hr
BENEFITS
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer + free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
OUR VALUES
- Respect
- Belonging
- Accountability
- Transparency
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.
Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
INTRODUCTION
We are recruiting for a motivated Registered Nurse Charge Nurse - Eastside OB/GYN Clinic to join our team!
We are here for life’s journey.
Where is your life journey taking you?
Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:
Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.
DEPARTMENT
Eastside OB/GYN Clinic
JOB SUMMARY
Under minimal supervision the ACS Charge RN supervises the daily work of clinical personnel and expanded care team personnel in the ambulatory care environment. The registered nurse (RN) provides patient care and education in an outpatient setting to diverse patients, families, and community members throughout the lifespan, and the Charge Nurse serves as an expert and resource in these skills to the rest of the ambulatory care clinic team.
The Charge Nurse adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics (2015) to provide care to all patients. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based policies, procedures, guidelines and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in patient safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute."
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-
Operations Management: Supervises daily operations in the clinic by employing clinical and managerial skills to care for patients while also providing guidance and leadership to other nurses, medical assistants, health educators, and other care team staff who are working with patients including but not limited to preparing daily staffing assignments, mentoring staff, evaluating performance, facilitating patient flow, and problem solving daily staffing and patient care issues. (50%)
-
Patient Assessment: Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems, instruct individuals and families on health education and disease prevention and after care. (20%)
-
Treatment and Evaluation: Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity, develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions. Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments. (20%)
-
Medication administration, documentation and reassessment. (10%)
Education:
Associate's Degree in Nursing Required
WORK EXPERIENCE:
1-3 years Professional nursing experience in a patient care setting. Required
LICENSES:
- RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum - signed] and accrediting body standards.
- Strong understanding and display of the principles of customer service as it applies to patients, staff and the community.
- Ability to assist in identifying ways to promote quality patient-centric care and maintain Denver Health’s high level of patient satisfaction. [Nursing Vision Statement]
- Ability to work effectively in a team matrix environment. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels and in a cross functional environment.
- Ability to work closely with multidisciplinary staff, medical assistants, patient access specialists, health educators, care navigators, social workers, Nursing Managers, providers, and executive leadership to provide care to patients with respect to their uniqueness using informed judgment, competence, individual qualifications, and collaboration with the health care team.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of assessment findings as they relate to the disease process and optimal health attainment across the continuum of care.
- Proficient in EHR
- Basic Office Suite skills preferred
SHIFT
Days (United States of America)
WORK TYPE
Regular
SALARY
$39.95 - $61.92 / hr
BENEFITS
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer + free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
OUR VALUES
- Respect
- Belonging
- Accountability
- Transparency
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.
Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Charge Nurse
Target Magnet hospitals and major health systems
Magnet-designated hospitals and large health systems like Kaiser Permanente, Cleveland Clinic, and Mayo Clinic regularly sponsor charge nurses due to nursing leadership shortages and established immigration legal teams.
Emphasize your BSN and specialty certifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing plus specialty certifications (CCRN, CEN, PCCN) strengthen H-1B petitions by demonstrating the specialized knowledge required for charge nurse supervisory responsibilities and clinical oversight.
Consider EB-3 as primary pathway
Most charge nurse positions qualify for EB-3 professional worker category with faster processing than EB-2. Your BSN and RN license typically meet the professional worker requirements without advanced degree complications.
Document leadership and management experience
USCIS scrutinizes whether charge nurse roles require specialized knowledge. Highlight staff supervision, quality improvement projects, and clinical decision-making responsibilities that distinguish the position from bedside nursing.
Apply to states with nursing compacts
States participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact allow easier license transfers, simplifying the visa process. Texas, Florida, and North Carolina offer both compact participation and strong hospital sponsorship rates.
Time applications with hospital fiscal cycles
Hospitals typically plan H-1B sponsorships 12-18 months ahead due to lottery timing and PERM processing. Apply for positions starting the following fiscal year to align with their immigration planning cycles.
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Do I need a BSN for charge nurse visa sponsorship?
Most employers require a BSN for H-1B sponsorship because USCIS expects charge nurse positions to require specialized nursing knowledge that typically comes from a four-year degree. Some employers may sponsor with an ADN plus extensive experience, but BSN significantly strengthens the petition and increases approval odds.
What's the difference between H-1B and EB-3 for charge nurses?
H-1B is temporary (6 years max) with annual lottery risk, while EB-3 leads directly to a green card but takes 2-4 years to process. Most charge nurses pursue EB-3 professional worker category since the role clearly requires a bachelor's degree and professional license, avoiding H-1B lottery uncertainty.
Can I get sponsored if I'm already working as a staff nurse?
Yes, internal promotion to charge nurse can trigger sponsorship if your current employer recognizes the increased responsibilities justify visa support. Document your leadership duties, staff supervision responsibilities, and any quality improvement initiatives to demonstrate the role elevation requires specialized knowledge beyond bedside nursing.
Which states sponsor the most charge nurses?
Texas, California, Florida, and New York lead in charge nurse sponsorships due to large healthcare systems and nursing shortages. Texas and Florida offer additional advantages through nursing license compacts and no state income tax, making relocation more attractive for international nurses.
How long does charge nurse visa processing take?
EB-3 processing averages 18-36 months from PERM labor certification through green card approval. H-1B takes 3-8 months after lottery selection, but you face annual lottery risk. Premium processing can expedite H-1B decisions to 15 days for an additional fee, but doesn't affect the lottery odds.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Charge Nurse 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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