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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Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationFairbanks, AK
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Carle Health
RN Resident - New Graduate Registered Nurse
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Carle Health
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RN Resident - New Graduate Registered Nurse
Carle Health
Peoria, Illinois
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$31.65/hr - $54.44/hr
On-Site
Associate's

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Safeway
Graduate Intern
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Safeway
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Graduate Intern
Safeway
Port Angeles, Washington
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$33/hr - $37/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education
NIMAA Student Intern
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The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education
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NIMAA Student Intern
The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Nursing
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Assistant
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
High School

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Safeway
Graduate Intern
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Safeway
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Graduate Intern
Safeway
Grand Coulee, Washington
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$33/hr - $37/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Safeway
Graduate Intern
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Safeway
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Graduate Intern
Safeway
Sequim, Washington
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$33/hr - $37/hr
On-Site
Bachelor'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.