Medical Surgical Nurse Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Medical surgical nurse jobs with visa sponsorship are available across the U.S., but employers require NCLEX-RN licensure, credential verification through CGFNS, and an active visa pathway. Most international nurses qualify for H-1B visa, EB-3, or J-1 visa sponsorship, with hospital systems and large health networks filing the majority of petitions.
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MaineGeneral Health. We’re With You. Be With Us
MaineGeneral Health is a comprehensive non-profit system with the mission of enhancing, every day, the health of our patients, our families and our communities.
If you are looking for the opportunity to support your friends, family, and your community through your work at MaineGeneral Health...Come be with us.
Job Description:
The Role: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) on 2 West
- Provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
The Opportunity:
MaineGeneral Health is offering an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team on 2 West.
2 West is a 36-bed med/surg unit, with a small niche population of Oncology patients. Nurses who work on this unit love the team-oriented "family" environment and the career growth opportunities in the Oncology specialty.
This position is 36 hours per week on the night shift (7p-7a). Positions include weekend and holiday rotation.
$4000 Early Acceptance Incentive potential for nursing students who apply at least 6 weeks prior to their graduation date and sign their offer letter within 1 week of when the offer is presented.
The Work:
- Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.
You Have:
- Maine state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or ability to obtain in a timely fashion, required
- New graduate RNs are encouraged to apply!
You Get:
- Generous Earned Time Program
- Student Loan Reimbursement potential for RNs
- Continuing Education Opportunities/Tuition Reimbursement
- Growth opportunities within the organization
- Dedication to employee safety, wellness and work/life balance
Compensation Information:
$36.00 - $63.00
The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Job Exempt:
No
Benefits:
Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:
- We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
- Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
- A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
- Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.
- Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
- We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
- Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
- We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability
Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440.
Job Summary:
MaineGeneral Health. We’re With You. Be With Us
MaineGeneral Health is a comprehensive non-profit system with the mission of enhancing, every day, the health of our patients, our families and our communities.
If you are looking for the opportunity to support your friends, family, and your community through your work at MaineGeneral Health...Come be with us.
Job Description:
The Role: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) on 2 West
- Provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
The Opportunity:
MaineGeneral Health is offering an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team on 2 West.
2 West is a 36-bed med/surg unit, with a small niche population of Oncology patients. Nurses who work on this unit love the team-oriented "family" environment and the career growth opportunities in the Oncology specialty.
This position is 36 hours per week on the night shift (7p-7a). Positions include weekend and holiday rotation.
$4000 Early Acceptance Incentive potential for nursing students who apply at least 6 weeks prior to their graduation date and sign their offer letter within 1 week of when the offer is presented.
The Work:
- Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.
You Have:
- Maine state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or ability to obtain in a timely fashion, required
- New graduate RNs are encouraged to apply!
You Get:
- Generous Earned Time Program
- Student Loan Reimbursement potential for RNs
- Continuing Education Opportunities/Tuition Reimbursement
- Growth opportunities within the organization
- Dedication to employee safety, wellness and work/life balance
Compensation Information:
$36.00 - $63.00
The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Job Exempt:
No
Benefits:
Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:
- We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
- Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
- A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
- Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.
- Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
- We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
- Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
- We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability
Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Medical Surgical Nurse
Get your CGFNS credential evaluation first
Most sponsoring hospitals won't initiate a visa petition until you've completed a CGFNS or CGFNS-equivalent credential evaluation. Start this process early since reviews can take several months and are required for both H-1B and EB-3 pathways.
Target health systems with EB-3 PERM history
Large hospital networks and regional health systems are more likely to sponsor EB-3 green cards for med-surg nurses than small clinics. PERM labor certification requires proving no qualified U.S. workers are available, so employers with dedicated immigration teams handle this more reliably.
Verify your state nursing license transfers
Your NCLEX-RN pass doesn't automatically grant a license in every state. Check whether your target employer is in a Nursing Compact state, which allows multi-state practice, or whether you'll need a separate state license before your start date.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Filter med-surg nurse roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed LCA filing history. This cuts out hospitals that list nursing jobs but have never filed a visa petition, saving you from wasted applications and delayed offers.
Confirm the LCA wage tier before accepting an offer
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS. The LCA must meet the prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage tier independently before you accept any offer.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule with J-1 sponsors
If you're offered J-1 sponsorship through an exchange program, the two-year home residency requirement applies to most clinical nursing roles. You'd need a 212(e) waiver or to satisfy the requirement before switching to H-1B or EB-3 status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visa types do U.S. hospitals use to sponsor medical surgical nurses?
The most common pathways are H-1B, EB-3, and J-1. Med-surg nursing qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in nursing. EB-3 is used for permanent residence and suits nurses who want to stay long-term. J-1 is less common and carries the two-year home residency requirement for most clinical roles.
Does a med-surg nurse need a BSN or is an ADN enough for visa sponsorship?
For H-1B, the role must qualify as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, so a BSN is typically required. USCIS has in some cases approved RNs with ADN degrees plus significant experience, but that's harder to defend. EB-3 skilled worker has a lower bar and can support ADN holders with two or more years of experience.
How long does EB-3 green card sponsorship take for a nurse?
EB-3 timelines for nurses vary significantly depending on your country of birth. Nurses born outside India and China typically face shorter waits because per-country limits affect India and China nationals most severely. PERM labor certification alone takes several months, and overall green card processing from PERM filing to approval can take one to several years depending on priority date backlogs.
What credentials do I need before a U.S. employer will file my visa petition?
Most sponsors require active NCLEX-RN licensure in the relevant state, a CGFNS credential evaluation or equivalent, and English proficiency proof if your nursing degree was completed in a non-English-speaking country. Some employers also require CGFNS certification beyond the basic credential evaluation, particularly for EB-3 cases. Having all documents ready speeds up the LCA and petition process.
Where can I find med-surg nurse jobs where the employer already sponsors visas?
Migrate Mate lists med-surg nurse roles from employers with verified LCA filing history, so you can browse positions from hospitals and health systems that have actually sponsored international nurses before. This is the most direct way to target your applications without spending time on employers who've never filed a petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Medical Surgical 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.