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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 visa 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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Carle Health is seeking additional CRNAs to join Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
OPPORTUNITY DETAILS:
- Full-time and PRN opportunities available
- 3-weeks-on / 2-weeks-off schedule with one required weekend call (Friday–Sunday)
- Current team consists of 1 physician and 3 CRNAs
- 1:3 call for 24hr OB coverage
- Call pay is additional $12.50/hour
- Primary work location would be at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital (CRMH)
- CRMH is a 25 bed Critical Access DNV accredited facility that serves 8 Southeastern Illinois counties (109,000+ individuals) and had over 1,400 surgical visits in 2021
- CRMH offers a comprehensive range of surgical services including: General, Oncology, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Otolaryngology, Urological, and Podiatric
- CRMH is integrated with Carle Health System, a locally owned and physician-led health system with a service area of 1.4 million
- Comprehensive benefits package and premium compensation structure including malpractice insurance, retirement matching, annual bonus, and 457-b retirement eligibility
- Olney is one hour from Evansville, Indiana and is less than three hours from Indianapolis and St. Louis. The community offers an abundance of outdoor recreational activities that include fishing lakes, community parks, an aquatic center and an 18-hole golf course. Quality education, friendly neighborhoods, and affordable housing provide an ideal setting for personal and professional satisfaction for the single person or family
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Master's or Doctorate in Nursing Anesthesia
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Current Illinois CRNA license
ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:
Olney, IL, home of the white squirrel, is in the beautiful countryside of Southern Illinois. With several large lakes, Olney is a destination for boating, fishing and outdoor recreation. Nearby wineries, fine schools, a community college, historic sites and more make Olney a great place to live. Quiet weekends, colorful trees, and small-town charm – there is always something for you to do in Olney.
PROVIDER SALARY RANGE:
The compensation range for this position is $337,646 - $340,146. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
Carle Health Company Overview:
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities.
Our more than 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include seven, award-winning hospitals across eight hospital campuses and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Physicians Group, Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center including Carle Eureka Hospital and associated Carle Health Medical Group clinics all hold Magnet® with Distinction designation, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital all hold the exclusive Magnet® designation.
We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Overview:
Carle Health is seeking additional CRNAs to join Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
OPPORTUNITY DETAILS:
- Full-time and PRN opportunities available
- 3-weeks-on / 2-weeks-off schedule with one required weekend call (Friday–Sunday)
- Current team consists of 1 physician and 3 CRNAs
- 1:3 call for 24hr OB coverage
- Call pay is additional $12.50/hour
- Primary work location would be at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital (CRMH)
- CRMH is a 25 bed Critical Access DNV accredited facility that serves 8 Southeastern Illinois counties (109,000+ individuals) and had over 1,400 surgical visits in 2021
- CRMH offers a comprehensive range of surgical services including: General, Oncology, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Otolaryngology, Urological, and Podiatric
- CRMH is integrated with Carle Health System, a locally owned and physician-led health system with a service area of 1.4 million
- Comprehensive benefits package and premium compensation structure including malpractice insurance, retirement matching, annual bonus, and 457-b retirement eligibility
- Olney is one hour from Evansville, Indiana and is less than three hours from Indianapolis and St. Louis. The community offers an abundance of outdoor recreational activities that include fishing lakes, community parks, an aquatic center and an 18-hole golf course. Quality education, friendly neighborhoods, and affordable housing provide an ideal setting for personal and professional satisfaction for the single person or family
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Master's or Doctorate in Nursing Anesthesia
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Current Illinois CRNA license
ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:
Olney, IL, home of the white squirrel, is in the beautiful countryside of Southern Illinois. With several large lakes, Olney is a destination for boating, fishing and outdoor recreation. Nearby wineries, fine schools, a community college, historic sites and more make Olney a great place to live. Quiet weekends, colorful trees, and small-town charm – there is always something for you to do in Olney.
PROVIDER SALARY RANGE:
The compensation range for this position is $337,646 - $340,146. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
Carle Health Company Overview:
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities.
Our more than 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include seven, award-winning hospitals across eight hospital campuses and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Physicians Group, Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center including Carle Eureka Hospital and associated Carle Health Medical Group clinics all hold Magnet® with Distinction designation, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital all hold the exclusive Magnet® designation.
We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What visa categories do CRNA employers typically use to sponsor international candidates?
H-1B visa 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 visa 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.