Pediatric Nurse Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Pediatric nurse jobs in the U.S. sponsor international candidates through H-1B visa, EB-3, and TN visas, with many hospital systems covering NCLEX prep costs and CGFNS credentialing fees. PERM labor certification and state licensure requirements make early preparation essential for a smooth sponsorship process.
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Get Access To All JobsLOCATION: Hoffman Estates, IL
FACILITY: Ascension Medical Group
DEPARTMENT: Pediatric Endocrinology
SCHEDULE: Day shift | Full-time
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized diabetic education and management tools to empower long-term patient health.
- Perform responsive patient triage over the phone and in the clinic to prioritize acute care needs.
- Coordinate prior authorizations and medication refills to ensure timely access to therapies.
- The schedule is Monday - Friday, Day shift with occasional call rotation and weekly travel to our Huntley office.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION
- Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have 3 to 5 years of RN experience bedside.
- Prior pediatric endocrinology experience.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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LOCATION: Hoffman Estates, IL
FACILITY: Ascension Medical Group
DEPARTMENT: Pediatric Endocrinology
SCHEDULE: Day shift | Full-time
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized diabetic education and management tools to empower long-term patient health.
- Perform responsive patient triage over the phone and in the clinic to prioritize acute care needs.
- Coordinate prior authorizations and medication refills to ensure timely access to therapies.
- The schedule is Monday - Friday, Day shift with occasional call rotation and weekly travel to our Huntley office.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION
- Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have 3 to 5 years of RN experience bedside.
- Prior pediatric endocrinology experience.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Pediatric Nurse
Complete CGFNS credentialing before applying
Employers sponsoring pediatric nurses under EB-3 or H-1B need proof your foreign nursing credential is U.S.-equivalent. Get your CGFNS VisaScreen certificate early since processing runs several months and many hospitals won't open a PERM case without it.
Verify your state's RN licensure requirements
Pediatric nurse roles are licensed at the state level, and compact-state privileges don't automatically apply to foreign-educated nurses. Confirm whether your target state requires NCLEX passage before or after a job offer, since sponsoring employers factor this into their PERM timeline.
Target children's hospitals with PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find hospitals and health systems that have actively sponsored pediatric nursing roles. Look for employers in PICU, NICU, and pediatric oncology units, where staffing shortages make sponsorship more routine than in general inpatient settings.
Distinguish TN eligibility from H-1B for your nationality
If you're a Canadian or Mexican national, the TN visa covers registered nurses on the USMCA list and can be granted at the port of entry without an I-129 petition. This skips the H-1B lottery entirely, which is worth raising directly when negotiating with a prospective employer.
Confirm the employer's PERM wage commitment upfront
PERM labor certification requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Check the wage level for your specific pediatric nursing specialty using the OFLC Wage Search so you can spot any mismatch before you're deep into the offer process.
Ask HR about EB-3 concurrent filing before accepting
Some hospital systems will file an I-140 petition concurrently with PERM, letting you establish your priority date faster. This matters most if you're from a country with EB-3 backlog. Confirm whether the employer's immigration counsel handles concurrent filing before you sign an offer letter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visas are available for international pediatric nurses seeking U.S. sponsorship?
The most common paths are H-1B (specialty occupation), EB-3 (skilled worker, permanent residence), and TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals. Pediatric nursing qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in nursing. EB-3 requires PERM labor certification and takes longer but leads to a green card.
Does a pediatric nurse need a BSN or is an ADN enough for visa sponsorship?
For H-1B sponsorship, USCIS requires the role to constitute a specialty occupation, which means a bachelor's degree in a directly related field is typically required. An ADN alone usually won't satisfy that standard. For EB-3, the degree threshold is lower, but many sponsoring hospitals require a BSN regardless, particularly for PICU and NICU roles.
How long does EB-3 sponsorship take for a pediatric nurse?
The PERM labor certification step alone takes around six to twelve months at DOL. After PERM approval, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS. If your country of birth has EB-3 backlog, you'll then wait for a priority date to become current before filing for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa. Total timelines vary significantly by nationality.
Do pediatric nurse employers typically cover visa sponsorship costs?
Most large hospital systems absorb the employer-side legal and filing costs for PERM and I-140. USCIS requires employers to pay certain H-1B fees directly and prohibits passing those costs to the worker. It's standard practice to ask HR which fees the hospital covers and to have that commitment written into your employment contract.
Where can I find U.S. employers actively sponsoring pediatric nurse roles?
Migrate Mate lists hospitals and health systems with verified visa sponsorship history for nursing roles, searchable by specialty and location. Children's hospitals, academic medical centers, and pediatric specialty networks tend to sponsor most consistently because their NICU, PICU, and pediatric oncology units face persistent staffing demand that domestic hiring alone doesn't meet.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Pediatric 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.