Patient Care RN Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Patient Care RN roles are among the most actively sponsored positions in U.S. healthcare. Most employers file H-1B visa or EB-3 petitions, and many cover legal and filing fees. International nurses typically need NCLEX-RN licensure, a credential evaluation, and a valid job offer before sponsorship begins. 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: Sussex Campus Hospital, Milford Delaware
Status: Full Time 72 Hours Biweekly
Shift: Days 12 Hour Shifts
SALARY RANGE: 37.98 - 58.87 HOURLY
General Summary:
6A is an Acuity Adaptable floor at our Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford Delaware. Patients on 6A enjoy private rooms, is very well equipped, clean and organized. 6A is a 24 bed unit where the acuity ranges from Med Surg to Intermediate Care and receives a variety of patients including Neuro and Neuro like conditions. They have great teamwork, participates in the Nurse Residency Program and Shared Governance. The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit with a commitment to quality and safety. Professional nursing practices, requiring specialized knowledge judgment and skill are performed using the process in accordance with hospital policy, procedures and nursing philosophy.
Responsibilities:
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Provide direct, professional nursing care to specified population of patients in the acute care setting.
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Develops a patient centered plan of care based on individualized needs.
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Maintains confidentiality of the patient medical record.
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Counsel and educate patients and their care partner on treatment plans.
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Administer medication following the five rights of medication administration.
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Provide wound care and dressing changes, as applicable.
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Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions, when appropriate.
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Consult with physicians to decide on best treatment decisions when appropriate.
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Performs nursing interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
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Observe and record patient behavior and response to nursing interventions.
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Demonstrates quality, safe and effective patient care.
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Provides delegation to unlicensed assistive staff and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff.
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Demonstrates standards of excellence which includes practicing nursing with core values of compassion, accountability, respect, teamwork and integrity.
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Demonstrates understanding and executes quality and performance improvement plans. (only for RN evaluation)
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Participates in decision making and takes actions based on ethical principles. (only for RN evaluation)
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Provides timely and accurate documentation of patient care.
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All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
- Education: Associate Degree; Nursing; Or Nursing Diploma.
- Credential(s): Registered Nurse; Basic Life Support; ACLS / PALS may be required per manager’s direction and timeframe; Commit to seeking specialty certification within time frame as indicated during interview.
- Experience: Required: Preferred: Experience in relevant specialty.
Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
- Education: Bachelor Degree; Nursing.
- Credential(s): Certification related to the position, if applicable.
- Experience:
To view a full list of all open positions at Bayhealth, please visit:
https://apply.bayhealth.org/join/
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: Sussex Campus Hospital, Milford Delaware
Status: Full Time 72 Hours Biweekly
Shift: Days 12 Hour Shifts
SALARY RANGE: 37.98 - 58.87 HOURLY
General Summary:
6A is an Acuity Adaptable floor at our Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford Delaware. Patients on 6A enjoy private rooms, is very well equipped, clean and organized. 6A is a 24 bed unit where the acuity ranges from Med Surg to Intermediate Care and receives a variety of patients including Neuro and Neuro like conditions. They have great teamwork, participates in the Nurse Residency Program and Shared Governance. The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit with a commitment to quality and safety. Professional nursing practices, requiring specialized knowledge judgment and skill are performed using the process in accordance with hospital policy, procedures and nursing philosophy.
Responsibilities:
-
Provide direct, professional nursing care to specified population of patients in the acute care setting.
-
Develops a patient centered plan of care based on individualized needs.
-
Maintains confidentiality of the patient medical record.
-
Counsel and educate patients and their care partner on treatment plans.
-
Administer medication following the five rights of medication administration.
-
Provide wound care and dressing changes, as applicable.
-
Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions, when appropriate.
-
Consult with physicians to decide on best treatment decisions when appropriate.
-
Performs nursing interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
-
Observe and record patient behavior and response to nursing interventions.
-
Demonstrates quality, safe and effective patient care.
-
Provides delegation to unlicensed assistive staff and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff.
-
Demonstrates standards of excellence which includes practicing nursing with core values of compassion, accountability, respect, teamwork and integrity.
-
Demonstrates understanding and executes quality and performance improvement plans. (only for RN evaluation)
-
Participates in decision making and takes actions based on ethical principles. (only for RN evaluation)
-
Provides timely and accurate documentation of patient care.
-
All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
- Education: Associate Degree; Nursing; Or Nursing Diploma.
- Credential(s): Registered Nurse; Basic Life Support; ACLS / PALS may be required per manager’s direction and timeframe; Commit to seeking specialty certification within time frame as indicated during interview.
- Experience: Required: Preferred: Experience in relevant specialty.
Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
- Education: Bachelor Degree; Nursing.
- Credential(s): Certification related to the position, if applicable.
- Experience:
To view a full list of all open positions at Bayhealth, please visit:
https://apply.bayhealth.org/join/
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Patient Care RN Jobs
Get your credentials evaluated early
Foreign nursing degrees require a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved organization before most U.S. employers will proceed with sponsorship. Start this process as soon as possible, evaluations can take six to ten weeks and hold up your entire timeline.
Pass NCLEX-RN before applying
Nearly every sponsoring employer requires an active U.S. RN license before initiating a visa petition. Sitting for NCLEX early removes a major bottleneck and signals to employers that you're ready to start the sponsorship process without delays.
Target hospitals with established immigration programs
Large hospital systems and staffing agencies that sponsor nurses regularly have dedicated HR and legal teams to manage petitions efficiently. These employers are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-process than smaller facilities attempting it for the first time.
Understand EB-3 vs. H-1B for nursing roles
Many nurses are sponsored through the EB-3 immigrant visa, which leads directly to a green card but has longer processing timelines. H-1B is faster to obtain but subject to the annual lottery. Knowing the difference helps you ask the right questions upfront.
Confirm the employer covers visa costs
Reputable sponsoring employers typically cover USCIS filing fees and immigration attorney costs. Before accepting an offer, confirm in writing which fees the employer absorbs. Employers who ask nurses to pay petition costs themselves raise compliance concerns under Department of Labor rules.
Ask about VisaScreen certification requirements
Most healthcare employers and USCIS require international nurses to hold a VisaScreen certificate from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools. This verifies your education and English proficiency. Apply for it in parallel with your credential evaluation to avoid compounding delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Patient Care RNs get H-1B visa sponsorship?
Yes, but nursing roles must qualify as specialty occupations requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in nursing. Employers with strong H-1B visa programs file the petition and pay fees. Because H-1B selection is lottery-based, many employers pursue EB-3 sponsorship instead for a more predictable path to authorization.
Is a BSN required to get sponsored as a Patient Care RN?
For H-1B sponsorship, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is generally required to satisfy the specialty occupation standard. Some employers accept an associate degree for EB-3 green card sponsorship, though a BSN strengthens your application significantly. Nurses with foreign degrees must have their credentials evaluated and deemed equivalent to a U.S. BSN.
How long does EB-3 green card sponsorship take for nurses?
The EB-3 process for nurses typically takes two to five years from job offer to green card, depending heavily on your country of birth. Nurses born in India or China face the longest waits due to per-country backlogs. Filipino and Australian nurses generally see shorter timelines. Your employer's attorney will track your priority date against the Visa Bulletin monthly.
Where can I find Patient Care RN jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates and filters jobs by sponsorship availability, so you're not wasting time on listings that won't support a visa petition. Browsing Patient Care RN roles on Migrate Mate lets you identify which employers have active sponsorship programs and connect with them directly.
Do hospitals sponsor international nurses on TN or E-3 visas?
Canadian and Mexican nurses may qualify for TN visa status under the USMCA, which lists registered nurses as an eligible profession and allows relatively fast processing. Australian nurses can use the E-3 visa with employer sponsorship, though nursing roles must still meet specialty occupation criteria. Both are faster alternatives to H-1B for eligible nationals.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Patient Care RN 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.