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Pediatric registered nurses qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's in nursing. Most employers prefer BSN degrees and state RN licensure. The role meets prevailing wage requirements, and approval rates are strong for healthcare positions with proper documentation of specialized pediatric training and experience. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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BSD PED - Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation - Case Management
About the Department
The Section of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation provides comprehensive, family-centered care for children and adolescents with complex acute and chronic hematologic, oncologic, and transplant-related conditions. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, and other specialists work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care across inpatient and outpatient settings. The unit offers cutting-edge therapies, including hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy, and emphasizes individualized care plans, patient safety, and continuity of care. Team members play a critical role in supporting patients and families through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, while fostering an environment of innovation, education, and clinical excellence.
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Program provides expert, advanced-level clinical care for patients with complex hematologic, oncologic, and transplant-related conditions. The APP performs comprehensive patient assessments, implements and manages individualized care plans, and monitors patient progress. This role also collaborates on research initiatives, supports protocol development and implementation, and contributes to the creation and maintenance of clinical policies and procedures. The APP serves as a key resource for patients and families, facilitates care coordination across multidisciplinary teams, and ensures timely authorization and preparation for visits, procedures, and treatments.
Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care
Inpatient Responsibilities
- Perform infusion of stem cells.
- Daily rounding.
- Follow-up on all pertinent laboratory and imaging studies.
- Maintain effective communication with subspecialists and inpatient team.
- Provide ongoing education to patient and family regarding transplant, including discharge teaching.
- Communicate with outpatient team and primary care provider upon discharge.
- Provide care as outlined in section’s policy and procedures while maintaining appropriate documentation for the National Marrow Donor Program and the Federation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapies (FACT).
Outpatient Responsibilities
- Take histories, perform physical examinations, formulate a differential diagnosis and plan for selected patients seen by the Stem Cell Transplant team.
- Triage patient calls, formulate a plan of care and document in EPIC.
- Responsible for writing single patient treatment plan, treatment consent and applying BEACON plan.
- Perform infusion of stem cells.
- Maintain effective communication with subspecialists.
- Provide care as outlined in section’s policy and procedures while maintaining appropriate documentation for the National Marrow Donor Program and the Federation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapies (FACT).
- Coordinates pre, peri and post-transplant care for patients undergoing an autologous or allogeneic transplant.
- Coordinates matched unrelated and cord blood searches through the National Marrow Donor program.
Education/Nursing Care Standards/Staff Education
- Complies with standards and regulations of licensure, regulatory and accrediting agencies.
- Assumes responsibility for maintaining own competency and continuing education in area of specialization and in professional practice.
- Attends relevant workshops, conferences, and seminars locally and nationally.
- Assists in evaluating the quality of patient care through application of the quality assurance process.
Research
- Participates in independent and/or collaborative research projects in stem cell transplant.
Other Responsibilities
- Develops diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions needed to achieve the goals and outcomes of the patient’s plan of care.
- Designs patient education programs that include information required to make informed health care and treatment decisions.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree from an accredited school/college.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through a combination of education and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Current and/or eligible for State of Illinois licensure/registration required. Eligibility to be privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO). - State of Illinois
Preferred Competencies
Education:
- Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
Experience:
- Demonstrated clinical competency.
- Knowledge of electronic medical records.
- Background in research.
- Research nurse experience or transplant coordinator experience.
- Experience in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Stem cell transplant.
- Critical care nursing experience.
Licenses and Certifications for Advanced Practice Provider:
- Current RN Illinois License and the ability to obtain an advanced practice nurse (APN) license by start date.
- National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
- Once licensed, apply for a mid-level practitioner-controlled license and DEA number.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support- PALS.
- Basic Life Support- BLS.
Licenses and Certifications for Physician Assistant:
- Current Physician Assistant license/registration in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.
- Certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) by start date.
- Once licensed, apply for a mid-level practitioner-controlled license and DEA number.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support- PALS.
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
- Basic Life Support- BLS.
Preferred Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively with a wide range of individuals and constituents in a diverse setting.
- Ability to handle and relate sensitive information and work independently.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems on a regular basis.
- Ability to conduct physical examinations and health assessments.
- Ability to interview and obtain medical information.
- Once licensed and as needed, apply for a mid-level practitioner-controlled substance license and DEA number.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
Working Conditions
Outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital setting.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (preferred)
The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Healthcare & Medical Services
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
Yes
Health Screen Required
Yes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$128,000.00 - $163,500.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
Department
BSD PED - Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation - Case Management
About the Department
The Section of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation provides comprehensive, family-centered care for children and adolescents with complex acute and chronic hematologic, oncologic, and transplant-related conditions. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, and other specialists work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care across inpatient and outpatient settings. The unit offers cutting-edge therapies, including hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy, and emphasizes individualized care plans, patient safety, and continuity of care. Team members play a critical role in supporting patients and families through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, while fostering an environment of innovation, education, and clinical excellence.
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Program provides expert, advanced-level clinical care for patients with complex hematologic, oncologic, and transplant-related conditions. The APP performs comprehensive patient assessments, implements and manages individualized care plans, and monitors patient progress. This role also collaborates on research initiatives, supports protocol development and implementation, and contributes to the creation and maintenance of clinical policies and procedures. The APP serves as a key resource for patients and families, facilitates care coordination across multidisciplinary teams, and ensures timely authorization and preparation for visits, procedures, and treatments.
Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care
Inpatient Responsibilities
- Perform infusion of stem cells.
- Daily rounding.
- Follow-up on all pertinent laboratory and imaging studies.
- Maintain effective communication with subspecialists and inpatient team.
- Provide ongoing education to patient and family regarding transplant, including discharge teaching.
- Communicate with outpatient team and primary care provider upon discharge.
- Provide care as outlined in section’s policy and procedures while maintaining appropriate documentation for the National Marrow Donor Program and the Federation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapies (FACT).
Outpatient Responsibilities
- Take histories, perform physical examinations, formulate a differential diagnosis and plan for selected patients seen by the Stem Cell Transplant team.
- Triage patient calls, formulate a plan of care and document in EPIC.
- Responsible for writing single patient treatment plan, treatment consent and applying BEACON plan.
- Perform infusion of stem cells.
- Maintain effective communication with subspecialists.
- Provide care as outlined in section’s policy and procedures while maintaining appropriate documentation for the National Marrow Donor Program and the Federation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapies (FACT).
- Coordinates pre, peri and post-transplant care for patients undergoing an autologous or allogeneic transplant.
- Coordinates matched unrelated and cord blood searches through the National Marrow Donor program.
Education/Nursing Care Standards/Staff Education
- Complies with standards and regulations of licensure, regulatory and accrediting agencies.
- Assumes responsibility for maintaining own competency and continuing education in area of specialization and in professional practice.
- Attends relevant workshops, conferences, and seminars locally and nationally.
- Assists in evaluating the quality of patient care through application of the quality assurance process.
Research
- Participates in independent and/or collaborative research projects in stem cell transplant.
Other Responsibilities
- Develops diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions needed to achieve the goals and outcomes of the patient’s plan of care.
- Designs patient education programs that include information required to make informed health care and treatment decisions.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree from an accredited school/college.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through a combination of education and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Current and/or eligible for State of Illinois licensure/registration required. Eligibility to be privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO). - State of Illinois
Preferred Competencies
Education:
- Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
Experience:
- Demonstrated clinical competency.
- Knowledge of electronic medical records.
- Background in research.
- Research nurse experience or transplant coordinator experience.
- Experience in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Stem cell transplant.
- Critical care nursing experience.
Licenses and Certifications for Advanced Practice Provider:
- Current RN Illinois License and the ability to obtain an advanced practice nurse (APN) license by start date.
- National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
- Once licensed, apply for a mid-level practitioner-controlled license and DEA number.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support- PALS.
- Basic Life Support- BLS.
Licenses and Certifications for Physician Assistant:
- Current Physician Assistant license/registration in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.
- Certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) by start date.
- Once licensed, apply for a mid-level practitioner-controlled license and DEA number.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support- PALS.
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
- Basic Life Support- BLS.
Preferred Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively with a wide range of individuals and constituents in a diverse setting.
- Ability to handle and relate sensitive information and work independently.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems on a regular basis.
- Ability to conduct physical examinations and health assessments.
- Ability to interview and obtain medical information.
- Once licensed and as needed, apply for a mid-level practitioner-controlled substance license and DEA number.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
Working Conditions
Outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital setting.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (preferred)
The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Healthcare & Medical Services
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
Yes
Health Screen Required
Yes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$128,000.00 - $163,500.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Pediatric Registered Nurse
Target magnet hospitals and children's medical centers
Large pediatric hospitals like Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Boston Children's regularly sponsor H-1B visas. Research facilities with established international recruitment programs and nursing residency offerings.
Emphasize specialized pediatric certifications
PALS, CPI, or pediatric oncology certifications strengthen your H-1B case. Document specialized training that demonstrates the role requires specific pediatric nursing knowledge beyond general RN qualifications.
Understand state nursing license requirements
Most states require NCLEX-RN passage and nursing degree evaluation through CGFNS or equivalent. Start the licensure process early since H-1B petitions often require active state licensing.
Consider rural and underserved area opportunities
Hospitals in medically underserved areas may have stronger sponsorship justification due to nursing shortages. Research facilities eligible for J-1 visa Conrad 30 waiver programs as alternative pathways.
Document degree equivalency clearly
Three-year international nursing degrees may need additional coursework evaluation. Use WES or CGFNS credential evaluation to demonstrate U.S. bachelor's equivalency for H-1B specialty occupation requirements.
Highlight multilingual skills and cultural competency
Pediatric units serving diverse populations value nurses with language skills and cultural competency. Emphasize these qualifications when applying to hospitals in multicultural metropolitan areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do pediatric nurses qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship?
Yes, pediatric registered nurses qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a nursing degree. The role must demonstrate specialized knowledge beyond general nursing, which pediatric experience and certifications help establish. Most successful petitions include BSN degrees and relevant pediatric training documentation.
What degree requirements apply for pediatric nurse H-1B petitions?
Pediatric nursing positions typically require a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) for H-1B sponsorship. Associate degree nurses may qualify with additional experience and specialized pediatric certifications, though BSN holders have stronger petition success rates. International degrees need CGFNS or equivalent credential evaluation.
Which healthcare employers commonly sponsor pediatric nurses?
Children's hospitals, pediatric specialty centers, and large hospital systems with dedicated pediatric units most frequently sponsor H-1B visas. Academic medical centers with teaching programs also sponsor international nurses. Rural hospitals may sponsor through shortage-based justifications and alternative visa programs.
How do state nursing licenses affect H-1B sponsorship timing?
Most employers require active state RN licensure before filing H-1B petitions, though some file concurrently with license applications. The NCLEX-RN exam and state licensing process typically takes 2-4 months. Plan licensing timeline carefully around H-1B filing deadlines and start dates.
Can pediatric nurses pursue green cards through employment?
Yes, registered nurses qualify for EB-3 green cards through employer sponsorship, with typical processing times of 2-4 years depending on country of origin. Nurses from India and China face longer backlogs. Some may qualify for EB-2 with advanced degrees or exceptional ability documentation.
How to find Pediatric Registered Nurse jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Pediatric Registered Nurse positions with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate to search specifically for healthcare roles. Focus on children's hospitals, pediatric clinics, and major healthcare systems that commonly sponsor H-1B and EB-3 visas for nursing professionals. Filter your search by employers known to hire international nurses and highlight your pediatric experience, certifications, and willingness to relocate when applying.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Pediatric 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.