CRNA Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
CRNAs are among the most actively sponsored healthcare professionals in the U.S. Most employers file H-1B visa or EB-3 petitions, and some offer O-1 pathways for candidates with advanced clinical recognition. Nurse anesthesia programs require a master's or doctoral degree, which satisfies specialty occupation requirements cleanly. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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"Your life - our Mission"
OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.
Overview:
JOB SPECIFICS:
* Saint Mary Medical Center has 5 operating rooms and 2 procedure rooms
* Will provide service at St. Luke Medical Center and Holy Family Medical Center
+ Both have 2 operating rooms
* Will be supervised by anesthesiologist in Galesburg
* Approximately 20-30 cases in Galesburg a day
* Schedule options: 24 hour shift and 2 8 hour shifts, 4 10 hour shifts, 5 8 hour shifts
BENEFITS & PERKS:
OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
* Generous paid time off!
* + Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
+ Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
+ Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
+ CME time and dollars
* Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
* Paid occurrence based malpractice
* Concierge relocation services
* Student Loan repayment counseling
* Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
* Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $145.82 - $145.83.
+ Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
THE OSF COMMUNITY
* Six years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State.
* OSF HealthCare has had APPs providing care to patients for over 40 years!
* OSF New Hire Clinician Experience for onboarding all new providers to ensure you have all the resources you need to succeed
* APP leaders are throughout OSF making a difference in the care patients receive
* Empowering environment to help you grow your career
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Education: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing OR Accredited School of Anesthesia
* Experience: 1 year experience as a staff nurse
* License/Certifications: APN-Advanced Practice RN BLS from American Heart Association ACLS from American Heart Association Certification by American Association of Nurse Anesthetists OR accredited CRNA program
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* 1-3 years of experience as a staff nurse
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Total Rewards:
"Your life - our Mission"
OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.
Overview:
JOB SPECIFICS:
* Saint Mary Medical Center has 5 operating rooms and 2 procedure rooms
* Will provide service at St. Luke Medical Center and Holy Family Medical Center
+ Both have 2 operating rooms
* Will be supervised by anesthesiologist in Galesburg
* Approximately 20-30 cases in Galesburg a day
* Schedule options: 24 hour shift and 2 8 hour shifts, 4 10 hour shifts, 5 8 hour shifts
BENEFITS & PERKS:
OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
* Generous paid time off!
* + Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
+ Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
+ Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
+ CME time and dollars
* Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
* Paid occurrence based malpractice
* Concierge relocation services
* Student Loan repayment counseling
* Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
* Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $145.82 - $145.83.
+ Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
THE OSF COMMUNITY
* Six years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State.
* OSF HealthCare has had APPs providing care to patients for over 40 years!
* OSF New Hire Clinician Experience for onboarding all new providers to ensure you have all the resources you need to succeed
* APP leaders are throughout OSF making a difference in the care patients receive
* Empowering environment to help you grow your career
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Education: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing OR Accredited School of Anesthesia
* Experience: 1 year experience as a staff nurse
* License/Certifications: APN-Advanced Practice RN BLS from American Heart Association ACLS from American Heart Association Certification by American Association of Nurse Anesthetists OR accredited CRNA program
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* 1-3 years of experience as a staff nurse
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding CRNA Jobs
Target hospital systems over outpatient groups
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers have established immigration legal teams and sponsor CRNAs regularly. Smaller outpatient anesthesia groups often lack the infrastructure to file petitions, even when they want to hire internationally.
Confirm your degree meets USCIS specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires a directly related degree for specialty occupation classification. A master's or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia from a CANA-accredited program satisfies this cleanly. Degrees in adjacent nursing fields may require additional documentation to establish the connection.
Get your NBCRNA certification before applying
Most U.S. employers require NCLEX-RN licensure and NBCRNA certification before extending an offer. Having both credentials in hand before you apply significantly reduces employer hesitation about sponsoring an international candidate for this role.
Ask about EB-3 sponsorship during initial conversations
Many CRNA employers willing to sponsor H-1B will also initiate PERM labor certification for EB-3 green card sponsorship simultaneously. Raising this early signals long-term intent and helps you identify employers committed to keeping you beyond the initial visa period.
Understand state-by-state CRNA practice authority
Supervisory requirements for CRNAs vary by state. Some states allow full practice authority; others require physician oversight. This affects which employers can hire you efficiently. Research the practice authority rules in your target state before prioritizing applications.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for visa-sponsoring CRNA employers
Not every job posting indicates sponsorship willingness upfront. Migrate Mate surfaces CRNA roles specifically from employers with a documented history of sponsoring work visas, saving you the back-and-forth of asking about sponsorship on every application.
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Find CRNA JobsFrequently Asked Questions
What visa categories do CRNA employers typically use to sponsor international candidates?
H-1B is the most common pathway, as CRNA roles qualify as specialty occupations requiring at least a master's degree. EB-3 professional green card sponsorship is also common for long-term hires. Candidates with national or international clinical recognition may qualify for an O-1A. Some Canadian and Mexican CRNAs enter on TN status under the professional nurse category.
Does a CRNA degree from outside the U.S. qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but it requires credential evaluation. USCIS accepts foreign degrees that are equivalent to a U.S. master's degree in nurse anesthesia, which typically means a NACES-approved evaluation. The degree must be in a directly related field. An unrelated nursing degree, even at master's level, may not satisfy the specialty occupation requirement without additional evidence.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for CRNAs given the annual lottery?
CRNAs with a master's or doctoral degree may qualify for the H-1B advanced degree exemption, which is drawn from a separate, smaller pool before the general lottery. This improves selection odds modestly. However, many healthcare employers also explore cap-exempt filing through nonprofit hospital affiliations with qualifying universities, which bypasses the lottery entirely.
Do I need a U.S. nursing license before an employer will sponsor my visa?
Most CRNA employers require a valid state RN license and NBCRNA certification before they'll extend an offer, let alone initiate a visa petition. Some employers will extend a conditional offer while you complete NCLEX, but this is less common. Completing your licensure before applying puts you in a significantly stronger position with sponsoring employers.
Where can I find CRNA jobs that specifically offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists CRNA roles from employers with a verified history of sponsoring international healthcare professionals. Standard job boards don't filter for sponsorship willingness, which means most of your outreach will go to employers who don't sponsor at all. Migrate Mate removes that friction so you're only applying where sponsorship is genuinely on the table.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored CRNA 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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