SOC code 29-1141
There have been 13 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Critical Care Nurses on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 100% certified. The median annualized wage is $83,787. The top sponsor is Westways Staffing Services, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
8 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Critical Care Nurses. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westways Staffing Services | 3 | 100.0% | $61,734 | CA | Bozeman |
| Global Nursing Recruiters | 2 | 100.0% | $82,160 | NJ | Newark |
| Kettering Medical Center | 2 | 100.0% | $83,200 | OH | Kettering |
| Lawrence Memorial Hospital | 2 | 100.0% | $86,982 | KS | Lawrence |
| Advanced Icu Care | 1 | 100.0% | $88,504 | TX | Houston |
| Adventist Health System/Sunbelt | 1 | 100.0% | $95,825 | FL | Orlando |
| Medstar - Georgetown Medical Center | 1 | 100.0% | $109,533 | DC | Washington |
| Valley Medical Staffing | 1 | 100.0% | $84,656 | CA | Huntington Park |
Top states
Where Critical Care Nurses E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 2 (15.4%) | $77,023 |
| KS | 2 (15.4%) | $86,982 |
| NJ | 2 (15.4%) | $82,160 |
| OH | 2 (15.4%) | $83,200 |
| TX | 2 (15.4%) | $75,119 |
| DC | 1 (7.7%) | $109,533 |
| FL | 1 (7.7%) | $95,825 |
| MT | 1 (7.7%) | $54,392 |
Top cities
Cities where Critical Care Nurses E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering | OH | 2 | $83,200 |
| Lawrence | KS | 2 | $86,982 |
| Newark | NJ | 2 | $82,160 |
| Bozeman | MT | 1 | $54,392 |
| Garden Grove | CA | 1 | $69,389 |
| Houston | TX | 1 | $88,504 |
| Huntington Park | CA | 1 | $84,656 |
| Odessa | TX | 1 | $61,734 |
| Orlando | FL | 1 | $95,825 |
| Washington | DC | 1 | $109,533 |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| ICU Nurse | 4 |
| Critical Care Charge Nurse | 2 |
| Tele-ICU Registered Nurse | 1 |
| Neuro Med-Surg Clinical Nurse | 1 |
| Critical Care Registered Nurse - Advanced Cardiothoracic | 1 |
| Critical Care Nurse, ICU | 1 |
| Critical Care Nurse, Emergency Department | 1 |
| Critical Care Nurse | 1 |
| CRITICAL CARE NURSE | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Critical Care Nurses. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 3 | 100.0% | $84,656 | |
| FY2022 | 1 | 100.0% | $54,392 | |
| FY2023 | 3 | 100.0% | $83,200 | |
| FY2024 | 2 | 100.0% | $83,200 | |
| FY2025 | 2 | 100.0% | $109,533 | |
| FY2026 | 2 | 100.0% | $87,741 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Critical Care Nurses have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 13 Labor Condition Application filings for Critical Care Nurses on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 100% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Critical Care Nurses on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Critical Care Nurses on the E-3 visa is $83,787, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Critical Care Nurses on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Critical Care Nurses are: Westways Staffing Services (3 filings), Global Nursing Recruiters (2 filings), Kettering Medical Center (2 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa critical care nurses based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Critical Care Nurses are based in: CA (2 filings), KS (2 filings), NJ (2 filings).
Can Australians work as critical care nurses on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Critical Care Nurses is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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