CPT New Grad Jobs
New Grad CPT jobs let F-1 students complete degree-required practical training in entry-level roles before graduation. Your DSO must authorize each position as integral to your curriculum, and your I-20 must list the specific employer before your start date. Part-time CPT keeps your full OPT eligibility intact after graduation.
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The VNS Health Nurse Residency Program is designed to empower recent RN graduates with hands-on clinical experience and training to develop the next generation of expert home care clinicians. This two-year, full time, hybrid training program for RNs with minimal or no clinical experience combines in-depth classroom instruction delivered in-person and virtually, a caseload of patient visits guided by preceptor supervision, and mentorship from our esteemed nurse educators. Join us in building on our 130-year history and innovative Future of Care built by visiting nurses like you.
Compensation:
$94,381.00 - $119,781.00 Annual
What We Provide
- Attractive sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunities
- Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 31 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
- Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
- Employer-matched retirement saving funds
- Personal and financial wellness programs
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
- Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
- Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities
What You Will Do
- Participate in classroom learning activities which include topics such as critical thinking, evidence-based best practice assessments, care planning, and evaluation of care.
- Shadow RNs to gain field experience. Reviews experiences in group debriefs.
- Practice in the community with a preceptor as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
- Deliver personalized nursing and care management to patients in their home or care facilities.
- Constantly evaluate evolving patient needs and respond with plan of care adjustments.
- Achieve continued professional growth through attendance at in-services, training, continued formal education and select journal readership.
Qualifications
- Recently received RN license
- Degree in Nursing from an approved program required
- No prior work experience in nursing required
- Must be able to walk up and down steps to access patient residences
Overview
The VNS Health Nurse Residency Program is designed to empower recent RN graduates with hands-on clinical experience and training to develop the next generation of expert home care clinicians. This two-year, full time, hybrid training program for RNs with minimal or no clinical experience combines in-depth classroom instruction delivered in-person and virtually, a caseload of patient visits guided by preceptor supervision, and mentorship from our esteemed nurse educators. Join us in building on our 130-year history and innovative Future of Care built by visiting nurses like you.
Compensation:
$94,381.00 - $119,781.00 Annual
What We Provide
- Attractive sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunities
- Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 31 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
- Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
- Employer-matched retirement saving funds
- Personal and financial wellness programs
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
- Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
- Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities
What You Will Do
- Participate in classroom learning activities which include topics such as critical thinking, evidence-based best practice assessments, care planning, and evaluation of care.
- Shadow RNs to gain field experience. Reviews experiences in group debriefs.
- Practice in the community with a preceptor as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
- Deliver personalized nursing and care management to patients in their home or care facilities.
- Constantly evaluate evolving patient needs and respond with plan of care adjustments.
- Achieve continued professional growth through attendance at in-services, training, continued formal education and select journal readership.
Qualifications
- Recently received RN license
- Degree in Nursing from an approved program required
- No prior work experience in nursing required
- Must be able to walk up and down steps to access patient residences
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Get Access To All JobsNew Grad CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work a new grad job on CPT before I've graduated?
Yes. CPT is specifically designed for pre-graduation practical training when the work is an integral part of your curriculum. A new grad role authorized under CPT must be tied to a specific course or program requirement, and your DSO must approve it and update your I-20 before your start date. You can't begin working until the authorization is reflected in your SEVIS record.
Does CPT for a new grad role affect my OPT later?
It depends on how much full-time CPT you accumulate. Twelve months or more of full-time CPT eliminates your post-completion OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, doesn't count against that limit regardless of duration. If you're weighing a full-time new grad CPT position, calculate your total prior full-time CPT hours before accepting.
What documents does my employer need for CPT authorization?
Your employer doesn't file anything with USCIS for CPT. The authorization runs entirely through your school and DSO. What you need from the employer is a formal offer letter stating the job title, employer name, work location, start date, and whether the position is full-time or part-time. Your DSO uses that letter to update your I-20 before you can legally begin working.
How do I find new grad employers who understand CPT?
Many entry-level employers hiring new grads have limited experience with F-1 CPT requirements and may hesitate or ask you to explain the process. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you focus on employers with verified work authorization filing history, which signals familiarity with international student hiring and reduces friction during the offer stage.
Can I do CPT at a startup or small company?
Yes, employer size doesn't affect CPT eligibility. The authorization is school-driven, not employer-driven, so a startup qualifies the same way a large corporation does as long as the role is integral to your curriculum and your DSO approves it. The practical risk with early-stage employers is timeline uncertainty, so get your offer letter and I-20 update before leaving any other opportunities.