Travel Registered Nurse Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Travel registered nurses can qualify for H-1B visa, EB-3, or TN visa (Canadian applicants) visa sponsorship, but agency-sponsored roles require careful vetting. Most sponsoring agencies offer permanent placement pathways alongside travel contracts, and nursing shortages mean sponsorship demand is high. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsGreenstaff Medical is seeking qualified Registered Nurses currently residing in Canada who are interested in building their nursing career in the United States.
We work with healthcare facilities across the U.S. and support internationally educated and internationally mobile nurses through the recruitment, U.S. licensing, credentialing, immigration, and relocation process.
Depending on your qualifications, licensure, experience, and career goals, you may be considered for TN visa opportunities or employer-sponsored EB-3 permanent residency opportunities.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities with healthcare facilities across the United States
- Potential TN visa opportunities for eligible Canadian nurses
- Potential EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for qualifying candidates
- U.S. nursing licensing and credentialing support
- Immigration and compliance guidance
- Relocation support
- Dedicated support from an experienced international nurse recruitment team
- Long-term career and professional development opportunities
- Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Qualifications and requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent nursing degree
- Active Registered Nurse license in Canada
- Minimum 2 years of recent clinical nursing experience preferred
- NCLEX-RN passed, scheduled, or currently in progress
- Strong English communication skills
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is welcomed:
o Medical-Surgical
o ICU
o Emergency/ER
o Telemetry
o Operating Room/OR
o Home care
o Long-Term Care
Why Greenstaff Medical?
Moving your nursing career to the United States involves more than finding a job. Our international recruitment team provides guidance throughout the process—from identifying suitable opportunities to navigating licensing, credentialing, immigration, and relocation requirements.
We work with candidates to understand their career goals, specialty, experience, preferred locations, and immigration pathway and help identify opportunities that may align with their profile.
Apply Today:
If you are a Registered Nurse currently living in Canada and are interested in pursuing a nursing career in the United States, we would like to hear from you.
International nurses currently outside the U.S. and ready to begin the process are also encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply now, you can call at +1 469-518-0258
Email - Gsusinternational@greenstaffmedical.com
Positions fill fast — apply today.
Please note: Visa sponsorship and employment opportunities are subject to individual eligibility, applicable immigration requirements, licensure requirements, and position availability.
Greenstaff Medical is seeking qualified Registered Nurses currently residing in Canada who are interested in building their nursing career in the United States.
We work with healthcare facilities across the U.S. and support internationally educated and internationally mobile nurses through the recruitment, U.S. licensing, credentialing, immigration, and relocation process.
Depending on your qualifications, licensure, experience, and career goals, you may be considered for TN visa opportunities or employer-sponsored EB-3 permanent residency opportunities.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities with healthcare facilities across the United States
- Potential TN visa opportunities for eligible Canadian nurses
- Potential EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for qualifying candidates
- U.S. nursing licensing and credentialing support
- Immigration and compliance guidance
- Relocation support
- Dedicated support from an experienced international nurse recruitment team
- Long-term career and professional development opportunities
- Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Qualifications and requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent nursing degree
- Active Registered Nurse license in Canada
- Minimum 2 years of recent clinical nursing experience preferred
- NCLEX-RN passed, scheduled, or currently in progress
- Strong English communication skills
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is welcomed:
o Medical-Surgical
o ICU
o Emergency/ER
o Telemetry
o Operating Room/OR
o Home care
o Long-Term Care
Why Greenstaff Medical?
Moving your nursing career to the United States involves more than finding a job. Our international recruitment team provides guidance throughout the process—from identifying suitable opportunities to navigating licensing, credentialing, immigration, and relocation requirements.
We work with candidates to understand their career goals, specialty, experience, preferred locations, and immigration pathway and help identify opportunities that may align with their profile.
Apply Today:
If you are a Registered Nurse currently living in Canada and are interested in pursuing a nursing career in the United States, we would like to hear from you.
International nurses currently outside the U.S. and ready to begin the process are also encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply now, you can call at +1 469-518-0258
Email - Gsusinternational@greenstaffmedical.com
Positions fill fast — apply today.
Please note: Visa sponsorship and employment opportunities are subject to individual eligibility, applicable immigration requirements, licensure requirements, and position availability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Travel Registered Nurse
Target agencies with established immigration programs
Staffing agencies that regularly sponsor nurses will have dedicated immigration teams and established PERM and H-1B workflows. An agency filing its first-ever petition is a red flag. Ask how many nurses they've sponsored in the past two years.
Understand the EB-3 pathway before you start
Most internationally sponsored travel nurses ultimately pursue permanent residence through EB-3. The PERM labor certification process takes 12 to 18 months minimum. Starting early, ideally before your first contract ends, prevents gaps in authorization and delays your green card timeline significantly.
Verify your nursing credentials are NCLEX-RN equivalent
USCIS and state licensing boards require credential evaluation for foreign-trained nurses. Get your degree assessed by CGFNS or an equivalent evaluator before applying. Delays in credential recognition are the single most common reason international nursing sponsorship timelines extend beyond initial estimates.
Confirm state licensure before accepting a travel contract
Travel nurses move between states, so your sponsoring employer's location and your assignment location may differ. Compact Nurse Licensure Agreement states allow multi-state practice, but non-compact states require separate licensure. Clarify which states your contract covers before signing anything.
Ask whether the sponsorship is tied to your employer or portable
Some agencies sponsor your visa but tie your status to their specific contracts. If the agency loses a hospital client and your assignment ends, your work authorization may be at risk. Understand the portability provisions in your sponsorship agreement before committing to a multi-year contract.
Check NCLEX pass requirements for your visa category
H-1B and EB-3 petitions for registered nurses require passing the NCLEX-RN. TN status for Canadian nurses also requires licensure in the U.S. state of employment. Sponsorship timelines should account for NCLEX preparation and scheduling, which can add one to three months to your start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visa types support travel registered nurse sponsorship?
The most common are H-1B visa and EB-3 immigrant visas. H-1B requires a bachelor's degree in nursing and a sponsoring employer willing to file. EB-3 is the primary permanent residence pathway for nurses and requires PERM labor certification. Canadian nurses can also qualify under TN visa status, which is faster but doesn't lead to a green card.
Does a three-year nursing degree qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on the credential evaluation. USCIS requires the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree for H-1B specialty occupation status. A three-year nursing diploma from certain countries may not satisfy that threshold without supplementary coursework or a positive evaluation from a recognized credential assessment organization. Get your degree evaluated by CGFNS before assuming you qualify.
How long does it take to get sponsored as a travel nurse?
H-1B sponsorship takes 3 to 6 months with regular processing, or 2 to 4 weeks with premium processing. EB-3 PERM labor certification adds 12 to 18 months on top of USCIS adjudication. Factor in NCLEX scheduling and credential evaluation, and most internationally trained nurses should plan for 6 to 24 months from application to authorization depending on the visa category.
Can a travel nurse change agencies without losing visa status?
For H-1B holders, changing to a new sponsoring agency requires the new employer to file a transfer petition before you start work. AC21 portability allows you to change employers after an I-140 has been approved for 180 days in the EB-3 process. Switching agencies mid-contract without a filed transfer petition can create unlawful presence issues.
Where can I find travel nursing jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters specifically for visa-sponsoring employers, which saves significant time compared to screening general job postings manually. Many travel nursing agencies post sponsored positions there. Search by role and filter for sponsorship to identify agencies with active immigration programs rather than those that list sponsorship as a possibility but rarely follow through.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Travel 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.