Midwife Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Midwife roles qualify for H-1B visa and EB-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in nursing or midwifery. U.S. hospitals and birth centers actively sponsor internationally trained midwives, but NCLEX licensure and credential verification add lead time most candidates underestimate. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!
Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
- Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
- Disability and Life Insurance options
- On Site Child Care
- Educational Reimbursement
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
- Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!
Location: Kent Campus Hospital
Status: Part Time 40 Hours
Shift: Variable
SALARY RANGE: 64,646.40 - 100,193.60 YEARLY
General Summary:
The hospital-based Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) works as a member of the care team with the OB/GYN physicians to provide specialty healthcare for women in the hospital setting. The clinical responsibilities include evaluation and management of obstetrical and common pregnancy associated conditions. The care is focused on the intrapartum and immediate postpartum phases of care but can include other antepartum complications or conditions as needed. Midwife works in a team-based, patient-centered care environment, in accordance with established protocols, practices and standardized guidelines.
In addition to job description requirements, incumbents must also meet minimum criteria for medical staff privileges.
Responsibilities:
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Collaborates, and consults with Bayhealth physicians in accordance with practice guidelines and nurse-midwifery regulations.
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Takes part in initial evaluation of all L&D patients, monitors course of labor and delivery, advising on proper health practices, taking tests as appropriate, and reporting any complications to the obstetrician.
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Prepares patients and their partners for delivery; trains mothers-to-be in exercise, breathing, and relaxation techniques.
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Attends and reassures patient throughout the course of labor, monitors the fetus condition, administers medications, notifies physician of prolonged labor or complications indicating need for possible surgical intervention.
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Delivers infant and checks mother and child to ensure that they are responding normally.
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During postpartum period, visits mother and child to give additional instruction in feeding and care of the newborn.
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Provides advice on family planning and performs gynecological services.
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Participates in performance improvement activities.
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Participates in continuing education activities and obtains CEU’s necessary to maintain state licensure and prescriptive authority.
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Adapts to changing demands of workplace.
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Demonstrates the ability to interact with and contribute to professional development of peers and other healthcare providers.
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Assesses need for referral to other healthcare providers.
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Participates in labor and delivery coverage.
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All other duties and special projects as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
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Education: Master Degree MIDWIFERY
Graduate of a midwifery program with certificate of nurse-midwifery. -
Credential(s): Midwife Practitioner
Certified Nurse-Midwife or equivalent certifying board or registry. -
Experience: Preferred but not required.
Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
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Education: Additional education in specialty
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Credential(s): Basic Life Support BLS, Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP Certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS
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Experience: Three (3) or more years experience as a Midwife in a hospital setting.
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk?
Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!
Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
- Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
- Disability and Life Insurance options
- On Site Child Care
- Educational Reimbursement
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
- Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!
Location: Kent Campus Hospital
Status: Part Time 40 Hours
Shift: Variable
SALARY RANGE: 64,646.40 - 100,193.60 YEARLY
General Summary:
The hospital-based Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) works as a member of the care team with the OB/GYN physicians to provide specialty healthcare for women in the hospital setting. The clinical responsibilities include evaluation and management of obstetrical and common pregnancy associated conditions. The care is focused on the intrapartum and immediate postpartum phases of care but can include other antepartum complications or conditions as needed. Midwife works in a team-based, patient-centered care environment, in accordance with established protocols, practices and standardized guidelines.
In addition to job description requirements, incumbents must also meet minimum criteria for medical staff privileges.
Responsibilities:
-
Collaborates, and consults with Bayhealth physicians in accordance with practice guidelines and nurse-midwifery regulations.
-
Takes part in initial evaluation of all L&D patients, monitors course of labor and delivery, advising on proper health practices, taking tests as appropriate, and reporting any complications to the obstetrician.
-
Prepares patients and their partners for delivery; trains mothers-to-be in exercise, breathing, and relaxation techniques.
-
Attends and reassures patient throughout the course of labor, monitors the fetus condition, administers medications, notifies physician of prolonged labor or complications indicating need for possible surgical intervention.
-
Delivers infant and checks mother and child to ensure that they are responding normally.
-
During postpartum period, visits mother and child to give additional instruction in feeding and care of the newborn.
-
Provides advice on family planning and performs gynecological services.
-
Participates in performance improvement activities.
-
Participates in continuing education activities and obtains CEU’s necessary to maintain state licensure and prescriptive authority.
-
Adapts to changing demands of workplace.
-
Demonstrates the ability to interact with and contribute to professional development of peers and other healthcare providers.
-
Assesses need for referral to other healthcare providers.
-
Participates in labor and delivery coverage.
-
All other duties and special projects as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
-
Education: Master Degree MIDWIFERY
Graduate of a midwifery program with certificate of nurse-midwifery. -
Credential(s): Midwife Practitioner
Certified Nurse-Midwife or equivalent certifying board or registry. -
Experience: Preferred but not required.
Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
-
Education: Additional education in specialty
-
Credential(s): Basic Life Support BLS, Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP Certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS
-
Experience: Three (3) or more years experience as a Midwife in a hospital setting.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Midwife Jobs
Verify your credential equivalency early
International midwifery qualifications vary widely. Get your credentials evaluated by a CGFNS-approved agency before applying, so employers see a U.S.-equivalent degree assessment rather than an unfamiliar foreign transcript.
Pass NCLEX before targeting sponsoring employers
Most hospitals won't start an H-1B or EB-3 filing until you hold an active state nursing or midwifery license. Clearing NCLEX first removes the conditional offer problem that stalls most international midwife sponsorships.
Target hospital-employed midwifery practices specifically
Freestanding birth centers rarely have immigration counsel on retainer. Focus your search on hospital systems and large OB/GYN group practices, where HR teams already have established processes for filing LCAs with DOL.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I and Level II rates for your county before your offer conversation.
Use Migrate Mate to file your H-1B paperwork cleanly
Once your employer extends an offer, Migrate Mate handles the LCA and H-1B petition at a flat fee, with a dedicated visa expert reviewing midwife-specific specialty occupation documentation that USCIS scrutinizes closely.
Prepare a specialty occupation letter tied to your degree
USCIS sometimes challenges whether midwifery meets the specialty occupation standard. Your employer's support letter should cite the O*NET occupational profile and explicitly connect the role's clinical duties to your specific degree field.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does midwifery qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position normally requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in nursing, midwifery, or a directly related field. Certified Nurse-Midwife roles tied to a BSN or MSN typically meet the standard. Lay midwife or direct-entry positions without a degree requirement often don't, so the job description needs to specify the degree as a baseline requirement, not a preference.
Which visa is better for international midwives: H-1B or EB-3?
It depends on your timeline and the employer's willingness to sponsor permanent residency. H-1B gets you working faster but requires lottery selection and is temporary. EB-3 is employer-sponsored permanent residency, bypasses the H-1B lottery, but involves a PERM labor certification that typically takes one to two years before USCIS even sees the petition. Many midwives pursue H-1B first, then convert to EB-3 with the same employer.
Do I need to pass NCLEX before an employer will sponsor my visa?
Almost always, yes. U.S. hospitals require an active state license to practice, and they won't file an LCA or H-1B petition for a candidate who can't legally work on arrival. Some employers issue a conditional offer while you complete NCLEX, but the visa filing doesn't begin until licensure is confirmed. Getting NCLEX done before you apply significantly speeds up the sponsorship timeline.
How do I find midwife roles where employers are already willing to sponsor?
Search Migrate Mate for midwife positions filtered by visa sponsorship. Hospital systems with OB/GYN departments and Certified Nurse-Midwife programs are the most consistent sponsors. Rural and underserved area hospitals often have more urgency to fill these roles and are more flexible on sponsorship timelines than urban academic medical centers.
Can a midwife from Australia, Canada, or the UK transfer credentials directly?
Not directly. Even with strong home-country qualifications, you'll need a CGFNS credential evaluation, English language testing if your training wasn't conducted in English, and you must pass the NCLEX for the state where you'll practice. Some states have streamlined endorsement processes for nurses from certain countries, but no state waives NCLEX entirely for foreign-trained midwives.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Midwife 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.