Registered Nurses
SOC Code: 29-1141 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Registered Nurses. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $139,235 | $164,424 | $189,634 | $214,822 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $126,880 | $152,547 | $178,194 | $203,861 |
| Vallejo, CA | $120,266 | $147,805 | $175,365 | $202,904 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $113,818 | $142,522 | $171,205 | $199,909 |
| Napa, CA | $112,070 | $138,008 | $163,925 | $189,862 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $111,800 | $137,280 | $162,760 | $188,240 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $105,810 | $132,538 | $159,286 | $186,014 |
| Modesto, CA | $110,573 | $132,246 | $153,941 | $175,614 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $99,590 | $121,846 | $144,102 | $166,358 |
| Yuba City, CA | $106,683 | $126,485 | $146,266 | $166,067 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC. | 322 | $72,686 |
| Atlas Healthcare, LLC | 99 | $73,019 |
| University of Rochester | 93 | $89,670 |
| Conexus MedStaff LLC | 74 | $77,961 |
| Dubois Regional Medical Center | 67 | $67,797 |
| Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Inc. | 55 | $90,682 |
| GENESIS HEALTH SYSTEM | 53 | $69,941 |
| INSIGHT GLOBAL, LLC | 45 | $92,318 |
| OhioHealth Corp. | 44 | $75,843 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | 43 | $62,625 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12 | $62,087 |
| 2021 | 35 | $71,469 |
| 2022 | 16 | $84,783 |
| 2023 | 204 | $716,265 |
| 2024 | 670 | $76,906 |
| 2025 | 1,241 | $291,347 |
| 2026 | 183 | $81,753 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Service Orientation | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Coordination | 4.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.9 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.9 | |
| Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Writing | 3.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 4.6 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.4 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 4.4 |
| English Language | 4.2 |
| Administrative | 3.5 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 3.4 |
| Mathematics | 3.4 |
| Administration and Management | 3.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 55.9% |
| Some college | 22.5% |
| Associate's degree | 19.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 1.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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