Registered nurse jobs in the United States
Premium salaries, world-class hospitals, and a green-card route to permanent residency. We guide your NCLEX and green-card process end to end, and match you to a sponsoring US health system — with honest advice at every step.
Overview
The United States faces one of the largest nursing shortages in the world, and its hospitals actively recruit internationally-educated nurses with permanent, green-card-sponsored roles. Pay is high, the work is well-resourced, and the prize at the end is US permanent residency for you and your family.
The catch is time: the immigrant-visa route is worth starting early precisely because it isn't instant. The nurses who succeed are the ones who begin their NCLEX and paperwork now, so they're ready the moment their visa date is current. That's exactly what Ava helps you do.
Pay & conditions
| Setting | Typical base salary | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Staff RN (med-surg) | $70,000 – $85,000 | Plus shift & overtime differentials |
| Specialty RN (ICU, ED, theatre) | $80,000 – $100,000+ | Higher in high-cost states |
| Sign-on & relocation | Often included | Varies by employer |
Indicative; US nursing pay varies widely by state and specialty.
Your pathway to the USA
Assess & plan
We confirm your eligibility, build your file, and map your timeline honestly.
NCLEX-RN & English
We guide your preparation for the US licensing exam and English test.
Employer & EB-3 petition
We match you to a sponsoring health system and file your green-card petition.
Visa & relocation
When your priority date is current, we finalise your visa and your move.
What you'll need
- A recognised nursing degree and home-country registration
- NCLEX-RN (we guide your preparation)
- English language test (IELTS or OET)
- Credentials evaluation (e.g. CGFNS) — we manage this with you