Travel Nurse Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Travel nurse jobs offer visa sponsorship through H-1B visa, EB-3, and TN visa pathways, but your NCLEX license, CGFNS credential evaluation, and specialty certification all affect which route a staffing agency will file. Most sponsored travel nurse roles require active state licensure before the employer can submit a petition.
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Pay Range: $31 - $34
We offer competitive salaries, a full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.
Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 35,000 patients daily. Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works. Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.
As the Travel Nurse, you will be responsible for providing basic medical services to patients in an outpatient addiction recovery environment; maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and providing for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with facility policy and procedures; and for maintaining thorough documentation of patient records and medical files per State and Federal regulations.
Benefits:
- 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
- 401k with company match
- Company-sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
- Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
- Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University.
Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse licensed in accordance with the laws in the state of employment.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Knowledge and experience with regulations and standards including infection control, quality assurance, and patient care compliance for state licensure.
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) first aid and BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Experience with triaging in emergency situations, assisting with medical emergencies
- Valid driver’s license in good standing
- Ability to travel up to 100% to provide coverage in assigned areas
Preferred
- Two (2) years' experience with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders including psych pharmacotherapy
Responsibilities:
- Educate patients regarding medications used in the treatment setting and their side effects.
- Administer/dispensing medications (i.e., Methadone, Suboxone, etc.) in accordance with State and Federal regulations, and DEA best practice guidelines.
- Conduct urine drug screens if needed.
- Conduct assessments for new intakes, quarterly, annual, awol, and possible impairment
- Ensure the adequate recording of the administration/dispensing transaction has occurred.
- Ensure the treatment plan of the physician and/or medical director is followed.
- Place, interpret, and document Mantoux tests for patients and teammates.
- Assess patient response to treatment and medication dosage/interactions and determine appropriateness for dosing.
- Respond appropriately to emergency or unforeseen situations and provide appropriate care per license.
- Counsel patients regarding personal hygiene, abnormal lab results, HIV/AIDS testing, and all medical matters including changes in treatment.
- Document Nursing progress notes on all patients, and maintains medical records including, but not limited to, individual patient records, daily medication charts, dosage records, physician orders, etc., as required.
- Participate in case conferences, offering professional observations.
- Order medical supplies and maintain a proper inventory and record of use per regulations.
- Make appointments for patients to see physicians, obtain lab workups, and provide reminders to patients to ensure appointments are kept.
- Conduct Medication call backs for patients receiving take home medication
- Discuss with physicians and team about important changes in patients or noted patterns of behavior affecting treatment.
- Provide referrals for specialized care at local health centers (e.g., Planned Parenthood, prenatal clinic, HIV/AIDS testing sites, etc.) and follow-up on clients’ attendance and treatment.
- Assist in organizing transfers of patients to and from the program; verify medication verbally with nurse of another program.
- Possess the knowledge and understanding of how to recognize and manage an opiate overdose.
- Understand the clinical benefits and limitations of urine screens, toxicology, and other testing procedures.
- Attend team meetings and complete all training courses as required in a timely manner.
- Travel to assigned regional sites as needed/scheduled.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience
Required: 1 year(s): Experience with triaging in emergency situations, assisting with medical emergencies.
Preferred: 2 year(s): Two (2) year's experience with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders including psych pharmacotherapy.
Education
Required: Technical/other training or better in Nursing or related field
High School/GED or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required: Basic Life Support
CPR
Drivers License
LPN
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Travel Nurse
Pay Range: $31 - $34
We offer competitive salaries, a full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.
Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 35,000 patients daily. Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works. Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.
As the Travel Nurse, you will be responsible for providing basic medical services to patients in an outpatient addiction recovery environment; maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and providing for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with facility policy and procedures; and for maintaining thorough documentation of patient records and medical files per State and Federal regulations.
Benefits:
- 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
- 401k with company match
- Company-sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
- Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
- Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University.
Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse licensed in accordance with the laws in the state of employment.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Knowledge and experience with regulations and standards including infection control, quality assurance, and patient care compliance for state licensure.
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) first aid and BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Experience with triaging in emergency situations, assisting with medical emergencies
- Valid driver’s license in good standing
- Ability to travel up to 100% to provide coverage in assigned areas
Preferred
- Two (2) years' experience with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders including psych pharmacotherapy
Responsibilities:
- Educate patients regarding medications used in the treatment setting and their side effects.
- Administer/dispensing medications (i.e., Methadone, Suboxone, etc.) in accordance with State and Federal regulations, and DEA best practice guidelines.
- Conduct urine drug screens if needed.
- Conduct assessments for new intakes, quarterly, annual, awol, and possible impairment
- Ensure the adequate recording of the administration/dispensing transaction has occurred.
- Ensure the treatment plan of the physician and/or medical director is followed.
- Place, interpret, and document Mantoux tests for patients and teammates.
- Assess patient response to treatment and medication dosage/interactions and determine appropriateness for dosing.
- Respond appropriately to emergency or unforeseen situations and provide appropriate care per license.
- Counsel patients regarding personal hygiene, abnormal lab results, HIV/AIDS testing, and all medical matters including changes in treatment.
- Document Nursing progress notes on all patients, and maintains medical records including, but not limited to, individual patient records, daily medication charts, dosage records, physician orders, etc., as required.
- Participate in case conferences, offering professional observations.
- Order medical supplies and maintain a proper inventory and record of use per regulations.
- Make appointments for patients to see physicians, obtain lab workups, and provide reminders to patients to ensure appointments are kept.
- Conduct Medication call backs for patients receiving take home medication
- Discuss with physicians and team about important changes in patients or noted patterns of behavior affecting treatment.
- Provide referrals for specialized care at local health centers (e.g., Planned Parenthood, prenatal clinic, HIV/AIDS testing sites, etc.) and follow-up on clients’ attendance and treatment.
- Assist in organizing transfers of patients to and from the program; verify medication verbally with nurse of another program.
- Possess the knowledge and understanding of how to recognize and manage an opiate overdose.
- Understand the clinical benefits and limitations of urine screens, toxicology, and other testing procedures.
- Attend team meetings and complete all training courses as required in a timely manner.
- Travel to assigned regional sites as needed/scheduled.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience
Required: 1 year(s): Experience with triaging in emergency situations, assisting with medical emergencies.
Preferred: 2 year(s): Two (2) year's experience with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders including psych pharmacotherapy.
Education
Required: Technical/other training or better in Nursing or related field
High School/GED or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required: Basic Life Support
CPR
Drivers License
LPN
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Travel Nurse
Get your CGFNS evaluation before applying
Employers filing EB-3 petitions for foreign-trained nurses need a CGFNS credential evaluation on file before PERM labor certification can proceed. Starting this process early prevents your offer from stalling at the PERM stage.
Verify compact licensure covers your assignment state
Many travel nurse contracts require a Nursys-verified multistate license. If your home state isn't a Nurse Licensure Compact member, you'll need a separate single-state license before an employer can place you on assignment.
Target staffing agencies with active EB-3 pipelines
Use Migrate Mate to find travel nurse employers with verified EB-3 sponsorship history. Agencies that have filed consistently are more likely to absorb the PERM and I-140 costs rather than passing them to you.
Confirm your specialty maps to the LCA job title
An H-1B Labor Condition Application filed under a registered nurse title won't cover ICU or NICU specialty work if the DOL wage level doesn't match your actual duties. Ask your employer to confirm the LCA job description matches your assignment scope before signing.
Ask employers who covers USCIS filing fees
Federal law prohibits employers from deducting H-1B filing fees from your wages, but EB-3 attorney costs are negotiable. Clarify in writing whether the staffing agency covers Form I-140 and PERM filing costs before accepting an offer.
Track your priority date separately from your visa status
If you're on H-1B status while an EB-3 green card is pending, your priority date in the USCIS Visa Bulletin determines when you can file Form I-485. Nurses from the Philippines and India face significant backlogs, so monitor the monthly bulletin independently of your employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visas support travel nurse sponsorship in the U.S.?
Travel nurses most commonly come through EB-3 green card sponsorship, H-1B specialty occupation status, TN status for Canadian and Mexican RNs, or the H-1B1 visa for Singaporean and Chilean nationals. EB-3 is the dominant route for internationally trained nurses because it doesn't require a bachelor's degree, only two or more years of qualifying experience and a valid RN license.
Does a travel nurse need a U.S. bachelor's degree for visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. EB-3 skilled worker classification accepts an associate degree in nursing plus NCLEX passage and state licensure. H-1B requires a specialty occupation degree, so an ADN may not qualify without additional credentials. TN status for RNs requires a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree, so Canadian and Mexican nurses with only an ADN typically can't use the TN route.
How do I find travel nurse employers who sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists travel nurse employers with verified sponsorship filing history, so you can search by role and location without cold-calling staffing agencies to ask if they sponsor. Focus on agencies that have filed EB-3 petitions before, since those employers already have immigration counsel and an established process for international nurses.
What is the EB-3 PERM process for travel nurses and how long does it take?
PERM, or Program Electronic Review Management, is a DOL labor certification confirming no qualified U.S. workers were available for your position. For travel nurses, this typically takes six to twelve months, followed by Form I-140 adjudication at USCIS. Nurses from high-demand countries like the Philippines and India then face priority date backlogs before they can file for adjustment of status or consular processing.
Can a travel nurse on H-1B change staffing agencies mid-assignment?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start with a new employer once the new petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval. However, the new staffing agency must file a fresh I-129 petition with a certified LCA reflecting the new placement location and prevailing wage. Your specialty certification and state license must still be active and applicable to the new assignment state.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Travel 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.