CPT Graduate Nurse Jobs

Graduate Nurse CPT positions let F-1 nursing students complete clinical rotations, residency programs, and preceptorship hours that your DSO authorizes as a required part of your degree. Your CPT authorization must list the specific employer and start date, so lining up your offer before your DSO submits the I-20 update is essential.

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Work Type95% On-site
Top LocationVienna, VA
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Graduate Assistant Coach Women's Volleyball
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Graduate Assistant Coach Women's Volleyball
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, New Hampshire
Fitness & Recreation
Events & Tourism
Sports & Fitness
Event Planning
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Electrical Engineering Graduate Student Co-Op
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Electrical Engineering Graduate Student Co-Op
Battelle
Columbus, Ohio
Electrical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$20 - $40/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Pharmacy Graduate Intern
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Pharmacy Graduate Intern
Walgreens
Garland, Texas
Allied Health
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
Pharmacy
$33 - $45/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Health Plan FP&A Graduate Finance Intern
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Health Plan FP&A Graduate Finance Intern
Highmark Health
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Graduate Product Management Intern
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Graduate Product Management Intern
Schneider Electric
Franklin, Tennessee
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$29.50 - $35.50/hr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Graduate Nurse CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does graduate nurse CPT count against my OPT eligibility?

Part-time CPT, meaning under 20 hours per week, has no effect on your OPT. Full-time CPT of 20 or more hours per week reduces your OPT eligibility by one month for each month worked. Twelve months of full-time CPT eliminates OPT entirely, so confirm your expected clinical hours with your DSO before accepting a full-time graduate nurse residency offer.

Can I start a graduate nurse CPT position before passing the NCLEX?

Yes. Many graduate nurse residency programs hire before NCLEX passage, and your CPT authorization can cover that pre-licensure period if your school confirms the role is integral to your curriculum. You'll typically work under a temporary practice permit or supervised scope until your license posts, which your employer's HR team will coordinate with your state board.

How do I find hospitals that are familiar with CPT authorization for nurses?

Search Migrate Mate for graduate nurse roles filtered by employers with F-1 work authorization experience. Hospital systems running formal nurse residency cohorts with international student pipelines are more likely to have HR processes already set up for CPT I-9 completion and semester-based start dates, reducing back-and-forth during onboarding.

Does my CPT authorization need to list a specific unit or department?

Your CPT I-20 update requires the employer's legal name, the position title, and the authorized dates. It doesn't typically require a specific unit or floor. If your residency program rotates you across departments, one CPT authorization covering the full employment period with the same legal employer is sufficient, but confirm this with your DSO before your first rotation.

Can I change hospitals mid-semester if my CPT offer falls through?

You can change CPT employers, but your DSO must issue a new I-20 update authorizing the replacement employer before you begin working there. Working at an employer not listed on your CPT authorization violates your F-1 status. The new authorization also needs to fall within the same academic term, so timing matters and your DSO needs advance notice to process the change.