ICU Registered Nurse Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
ICU Registered Nurses qualify for H-1B visa and EB-3 visa sponsorship with a BSN degree and active RN license. Hospitals nationwide sponsor international nurses for critical care positions, with particularly strong demand in major medical centers and rural facilities facing staffing shortages. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Full time
Shift:
Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)
Facility:
1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke
Requisition Number:
R162279 RN I - Vascular ICU, 8 CST ICU (Open)
How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:
RN opportunity on Vascular ICU, a critical care unit in the Carilion Cardiovascular Institute. Primarily evening/night shift schedule with weekend rotation. Sign on bonus and relocation allowance available.
As a registered nurse, you are expected to consistently deliver the best in care and customer service and demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with our patients, their families, visitors, and with each other. As part of the health care team, RNs assume primary accountability for nursing coordination and provision of individualized care for patients of all ages. The registered nurse also utilizes delegation and critical thinking skills to provide quality service through a team oriented, collaborative approach to patient care.
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area.
- Age specific admission and ongoing assessments are completed, documented and used to develop a plan of care.
- Collaborates with members of the health care team/patient/family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care. Revises plan according to changes in patient status.
- Treatments and medications for patients of all ages are accurately administered and documented utilizing automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
- Patient/family (caregiver) educational needs are identified in a timely manner, incorporated into the plan of care, implemented and documented appropriately.
- Contributes to Carilion Clinic’s performance improvement activities.
- Consistently demonstrates the role of patient advocate, protector of patient’s rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support.
- Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.
- Determines and performs within clinical, leadership, and/or education pathways to support (direct/indirect) evidenced based, quality patient care service and performance improvement.
- Exhibits clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances.
- Plans strategies to reduce length of stay, turnaround time, resource consumption and improve patient outcomes.
- Functions as role model for clinical practice to coworker, students, and physicians. Manages resources, establishes priorities, and modifies environment to meet patient care needs.
- Completes manager/director predetermined projects within specified time frame and according to pre-established guidelines.
- Uses problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to patient and personnel situations that present in the work area.
- Takes an active role in the orientation of new employees.
- Provides feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation.
- Provides input into practice, environment, and work issues by participating on unit, hospital, and/or system activities which facilitates staff participation/input in decision making.
- Assists with providing education activities for unit/department.
What We Require:
Education: Graduate of school of professional nursing of an accredited college or graduate of an approved program eligible to sit for the VA licensure exam.
Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia RN licensure.
Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required. May be required to obtain/maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP based on specific work unit.
Other: Computer skills required for electronic medical record (EPIC).
Compensation Range:
$33.52 - $50.28
Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.
Recruiter:
MELISSA FERGUSON
Recruiter Email:
mbwatts@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies
Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic
Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.
When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
Employment Status:
Full time
Shift:
Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)
Facility:
1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke
Requisition Number:
R162279 RN I - Vascular ICU, 8 CST ICU (Open)
How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:
RN opportunity on Vascular ICU, a critical care unit in the Carilion Cardiovascular Institute. Primarily evening/night shift schedule with weekend rotation. Sign on bonus and relocation allowance available.
As a registered nurse, you are expected to consistently deliver the best in care and customer service and demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with our patients, their families, visitors, and with each other. As part of the health care team, RNs assume primary accountability for nursing coordination and provision of individualized care for patients of all ages. The registered nurse also utilizes delegation and critical thinking skills to provide quality service through a team oriented, collaborative approach to patient care.
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area.
- Age specific admission and ongoing assessments are completed, documented and used to develop a plan of care.
- Collaborates with members of the health care team/patient/family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care. Revises plan according to changes in patient status.
- Treatments and medications for patients of all ages are accurately administered and documented utilizing automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
- Patient/family (caregiver) educational needs are identified in a timely manner, incorporated into the plan of care, implemented and documented appropriately.
- Contributes to Carilion Clinic’s performance improvement activities.
- Consistently demonstrates the role of patient advocate, protector of patient’s rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support.
- Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.
- Determines and performs within clinical, leadership, and/or education pathways to support (direct/indirect) evidenced based, quality patient care service and performance improvement.
- Exhibits clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances.
- Plans strategies to reduce length of stay, turnaround time, resource consumption and improve patient outcomes.
- Functions as role model for clinical practice to coworker, students, and physicians. Manages resources, establishes priorities, and modifies environment to meet patient care needs.
- Completes manager/director predetermined projects within specified time frame and according to pre-established guidelines.
- Uses problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to patient and personnel situations that present in the work area.
- Takes an active role in the orientation of new employees.
- Provides feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation.
- Provides input into practice, environment, and work issues by participating on unit, hospital, and/or system activities which facilitates staff participation/input in decision making.
- Assists with providing education activities for unit/department.
What We Require:
Education: Graduate of school of professional nursing of an accredited college or graduate of an approved program eligible to sit for the VA licensure exam.
Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia RN licensure.
Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required. May be required to obtain/maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP based on specific work unit.
Other: Computer skills required for electronic medical record (EPIC).
Compensation Range:
$33.52 - $50.28
Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.
Recruiter:
MELISSA FERGUSON
Recruiter Email:
mbwatts@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies
Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic
Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.
When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an ICU Registered Nurse
Target Magnet Recognition hospitals
Magnet-designated hospitals actively recruit international nurses and have established visa sponsorship processes. These facilities value nursing excellence and are more likely to invest in H-1B petitions for specialized ICU roles.
Emphasize critical care certifications
CCRN certification or specialized ICU training strengthens your H-1B petition by demonstrating specialty knowledge. Highlight ventilator management, ECMO experience, or cardiac care skills that require advanced nursing education.
Apply during nursing shortage periods
ICU nursing shortages create urgent hiring needs that motivate hospitals to sponsor visas. Monitor staffing crisis reports and target facilities experiencing critical shortages for better sponsorship odds.
Consider rural and community hospitals
Smaller hospitals in underserved areas often have easier visa sponsorship approval due to genuine recruitment difficulties. These facilities may offer faster processing and stronger case documentation for USCIS.
Document your BSN degree carefully
USCIS requires your nursing degree to be equivalent to a U.S. BSN for specialty occupation classification. Obtain a credential evaluation showing your program meets American nursing education standards.
Network through nursing recruitment agencies
Healthcare staffing agencies specializing in international nurse placement understand visa requirements and work with sponsor-friendly hospitals. They can match you with facilities experienced in H-1B processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a BSN degree for H-1B sponsorship as an ICU nurse?
Yes, USCIS typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) for H-1B visa specialty occupation classification. Some nurses with ADN degrees plus extensive ICU experience have been approved, but BSN significantly strengthens your petition. Your degree must be equivalent to U.S. nursing education standards through credential evaluation.
How to find ICU Registered Nurse jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find ICU Registered Nurse jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting healthcare professionals with sponsored positions. Focus your search on major hospital systems, medical centers, and healthcare networks that frequently sponsor H-1B and EB-3 visas for critical care nurses. These employers often have dedicated international recruitment programs due to nursing shortages in intensive care units.
Which hospitals are most likely to sponsor ICU nurses for visas?
Large academic medical centers, Magnet Recognition hospitals, and facilities in medically underserved areas sponsor most international ICU nurses. Teaching hospitals affiliated with universities often have established immigration processes. Rural hospitals facing critical staffing shortages may also provide sponsorship opportunities with strong case documentation.
Can ICU nurses get green cards directly without H-1B first?
Yes, through the EB-3 skilled worker category, but it requires a PERM labor certification showing the hospital couldn't find qualified U.S. nurses. This process takes 2-4 years depending on your country of origin. Many nurses pursue H-1B first for immediate work authorization while pursuing permanent residence.
What ICU specializations improve visa sponsorship chances?
Specialized units like cardiac ICU, neuro ICU, trauma, or ECMO have higher sponsorship success due to skill shortages. CCRN certification, specialty training, or experience with advanced life support systems demonstrate the specialized knowledge USCIS requires for H-1B approval.
Do I need an active nursing license before visa sponsorship?
You need an active RN license in your home country, but U.S. state licensure typically comes after visa approval. Most hospitals will sponsor your H-1B first, then you obtain NCLEX and state licensing upon arrival. Some states allow international nurses to take NCLEX abroad before immigration.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored ICU Registered 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.