Flight Nurse Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Flight nurse jobs require specialized critical care credentials that directly shape your visa sponsorship path. Employers filing H-1B visa or EB-3 petitions for this role need to document specialty occupation status, and your NCLEX, BSN, and flight certification all factor into that case.
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Join Our Life-Saving Team in Manassas, VA and take advantage of:
- Sign on bonus up to $15,000!
We are on the lookout for passionate Flight Nurses to join our elite crew!
If you've ever dreamt of making a real impact and being part of a life-saving mission, now is your chance! We are looking for talented nurses to join our team of dedicated professionals. Join us in saving lives!
As a Flight Clinician with PHI Health, you'll be at the forefront of critical care, providing rapid response and advanced medical assistance to those in need. We need heroes like you to ensure swift and effective medical transport, especially in emergencies.
WHO WE ARE:
PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States. With an unmatched safety record and the best aviation, medical and communication specialists in the field, we set the standard in the air medical industry. We transport more than 22,000 patients each year from our more than 80 bases across the country, all while offering services and outreach education to local communities and leading healthcare systems. Our mission is simple: move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety, period.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor or the Manager of Business Operations as applicable, this position is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages. Care is provided in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transports by understanding and applying the specialized principles and techniques of flight nursing or if dual certified flight paramedic practice, emergency procedures and diagnostics.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and/or fixed wing and/or ground.
- Documents appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
- Documents accurate and complete billing information of patient transports.
- Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.
- Participates in activities to support PR and marketing efforts.
- Maintains knowledge base for flight nursing role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.
- Completes all annual recurrent competency requirements.
- Maintains an active RN license and all certifications required by policy.
- Clinically functions under the direction of the program's Medical Director through medical protocols and procedures and online medical guidance. For clinical matters, reports directly to the program's Manager of Clinical Services and indirectly to the National Director of Clinical Standards.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Must have an active RN license to practice in the state employed.
- Minimum of three years (five years preferred) of current critical care/emergency experience.
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNATC, TNCC, ITLS, or PHTLS. NRP preferred. Instructor certifications preferred.
- CFRN within twenty-four months of hire.
- Flight or transport experience preferred.
- Must successfully complete the PHI Air Medical Group education/orientation program.
- Effective human relations skills required for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.
- Must meet and maintain clinical personnel weight restriction limit for flight according to policy.
- Must possess basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic charting, etc.
- Must maintain body weight below 235 lbs.
- Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds) and drug screening.
SCHEDULE/LOCATION:
- MED
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
We offer a range of competitive pay and benefits package to keep our teams happy, healthy, and invested.
OUR CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Safe. We are absolute in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that Zero is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome.
- Efficient. We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity and achieve sustainable profitability as a high performing organization.
- Quality. We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes.
- Service. We are dedicated to the service of our customers, our communities and each other.
THE PHI HEALTH ADVANTAGE:
For more than 40 years, our company has been providing critical air medical transport services across the country. As an organization, we outfit each aircraft we fly with the most advanced technology, subject our crews to the most rigorous protocols and training and pioneer the most-forward thinking safety program in the country.
Everything that we do comes back to the safety of our crew and our patients. Our accident rate is well below the national average and we were the first to receive the Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award. This belief has guided us towards a number of industry firsts and has given us the highest safety rating in the industry.
Sign on bonus up to $15,000
DISCLAIMER
The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
PHI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
INTRODUCTION
Join Our Life-Saving Team in Manassas, VA and take advantage of:
- Sign on bonus up to $15,000!
We are on the lookout for passionate Flight Nurses to join our elite crew!
If you've ever dreamt of making a real impact and being part of a life-saving mission, now is your chance! We are looking for talented nurses to join our team of dedicated professionals. Join us in saving lives!
As a Flight Clinician with PHI Health, you'll be at the forefront of critical care, providing rapid response and advanced medical assistance to those in need. We need heroes like you to ensure swift and effective medical transport, especially in emergencies.
WHO WE ARE:
PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States. With an unmatched safety record and the best aviation, medical and communication specialists in the field, we set the standard in the air medical industry. We transport more than 22,000 patients each year from our more than 80 bases across the country, all while offering services and outreach education to local communities and leading healthcare systems. Our mission is simple: move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety, period.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor or the Manager of Business Operations as applicable, this position is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages. Care is provided in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transports by understanding and applying the specialized principles and techniques of flight nursing or if dual certified flight paramedic practice, emergency procedures and diagnostics.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and/or fixed wing and/or ground.
- Documents appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
- Documents accurate and complete billing information of patient transports.
- Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.
- Participates in activities to support PR and marketing efforts.
- Maintains knowledge base for flight nursing role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.
- Completes all annual recurrent competency requirements.
- Maintains an active RN license and all certifications required by policy.
- Clinically functions under the direction of the program's Medical Director through medical protocols and procedures and online medical guidance. For clinical matters, reports directly to the program's Manager of Clinical Services and indirectly to the National Director of Clinical Standards.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Must have an active RN license to practice in the state employed.
- Minimum of three years (five years preferred) of current critical care/emergency experience.
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNATC, TNCC, ITLS, or PHTLS. NRP preferred. Instructor certifications preferred.
- CFRN within twenty-four months of hire.
- Flight or transport experience preferred.
- Must successfully complete the PHI Air Medical Group education/orientation program.
- Effective human relations skills required for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.
- Must meet and maintain clinical personnel weight restriction limit for flight according to policy.
- Must possess basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic charting, etc.
- Must maintain body weight below 235 lbs.
- Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds) and drug screening.
SCHEDULE/LOCATION:
- MED
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
We offer a range of competitive pay and benefits package to keep our teams happy, healthy, and invested.
OUR CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Safe. We are absolute in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that Zero is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome.
- Efficient. We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity and achieve sustainable profitability as a high performing organization.
- Quality. We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes.
- Service. We are dedicated to the service of our customers, our communities and each other.
THE PHI HEALTH ADVANTAGE:
For more than 40 years, our company has been providing critical air medical transport services across the country. As an organization, we outfit each aircraft we fly with the most advanced technology, subject our crews to the most rigorous protocols and training and pioneer the most-forward thinking safety program in the country.
Everything that we do comes back to the safety of our crew and our patients. Our accident rate is well below the national average and we were the first to receive the Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award. This belief has guided us towards a number of industry firsts and has given us the highest safety rating in the industry.
Sign on bonus up to $15,000
DISCLAIMER
The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
PHI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Flight Nurse
Document your CFRN before applying
Certified Flight Registered Nurse credentials strengthen the specialty occupation argument USCIS needs to approve an H-1B. Get your CFRN or CTRN certification documented before approaching employers, since petitions without it face higher scrutiny.
Target air medical operators directly
Hospital-based flight programs and air medical transport companies file LCAs independently. Search Migrate Mate for employers with verified H-1B or EB-3 filing history in critical care transport, so you're contacting operators who have already cleared the sponsorship process.
Verify your BSN satisfies specialty occupation
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field for H-1B classification. A three-year nursing degree from some countries may need a credential evaluation confirming U.S. equivalency to a BSN before your employer can file.
Confirm the LCA wage tier before accepting an offer
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with a prevailing wage that must meet DOL standards for your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level for Registered Nurses in that metro area before you sign anything.
Ask about EB-3 as an alternative sponsorship path
If H-1B lottery odds concern you, EB-3 skilled worker classification is available for flight nurses with two or more years of experience. The PERM labor certification process takes longer, but there's no annual lottery and no cap on employer filings.
Align your state license to the work location early
Flight nurses operating across state lines need licensure that matches the employer's base state. Many sponsoring employers won't begin an H-1B filing until you hold an active, unrestricted license in that state, so start the endorsement process before the offer stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a flight nurse role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, when the position requires a BSN or higher in nursing as a minimum entry requirement. Employers strengthening this argument typically document that the role demands advanced critical care judgment beyond general nursing scope, and that a bachelor's in a directly related field is standard for the position. CFRN certification further supports that case with USCIS.
Which visa types do employers typically sponsor for flight nurse positions?
H-1B is the most common nonimmigrant path, requiring a specialty occupation determination and an employer-filed LCA with DOL. EB-3 green card sponsorship is also viable for candidates with two or more years of experience, using the PERM labor certification process. TN visa classification does not apply to registered nurses, so Canadian and Mexican nationals need to pursue H-1B or EB-3 instead.
How do I find flight nurse employers who are open to visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B and EB-3 LCA filing history, searchable by role and location. This lets you focus outreach on air medical operators and hospital flight programs that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor, rather than cold-applying to employers with no sponsorship track record.
Will my nursing degree from outside the U.S. satisfy the H-1B specialty occupation requirement?
It can, but it needs a credential evaluation first. A three-year nursing degree common in countries like Australia, the UK, or the Philippines requires an equivalency report from a recognized credential evaluation service confirming it meets U.S. BSN standards. USCIS reviews this evaluation as part of the specialty occupation determination, and your employer needs it before filing the I-129 petition.
Does a flight nurse need a separate visa or authorization to work across multiple states?
Your H-1B or EB-3 status covers your employment authorization nationally, but state nursing licensure is a separate requirement. Flight nurses based in a compact state can practice in other Nurse Licensure Compact member states without additional endorsement, but if your base state isn't a compact member, you'll need individual licenses for each state where you regularly operate.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Flight 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.