CPT Nurse Practitioner Jobs

Nurse Practitioner CPT roles require your school to designate the position as an integral part of your graduate nursing curriculum, which means your DSO must authorize each employer and position before you start. Most NP programs tie CPT to clinical practicums, preceptorships, or residency rotations, so your authorization is typically semester-bound and position-specific.

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Open Jobs113+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type91% On-site
Median Salary$53K
Top LocationAtlanta, GA
Most JobsMatrix Medical Network

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Alignment Healthcare
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
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Alignment Healthcare
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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Alignment Healthcare
Tulare, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$98,550/yr - $147,825/yr
Remote (US)
1+ yr exp.
None

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Matrix Medical Network
Nurse Practitioner
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Matrix Medical Network
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Nurse Practitioner
Matrix Medical Network
South Point, Ohio
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$90/mo - $115/mo
Hybrid
Master's
1,001-5,000

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Kroger
NURSE PRACTITIONER FLOAT
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Kroger
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NURSE PRACTITIONER FLOAT
Kroger
Bartlett, Tennessee
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
Master's
10,000+

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Novant Health
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
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Novant Health
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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Novant Health
Charlotte, North Carolina
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Indiana University Health
NP-PA Cardiology Inpatient-Nights
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Indiana University Health
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NP-PA Cardiology Inpatient-Nights
Indiana University Health
Bloomington, Indiana
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Nurse Practitioner CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work as a Nurse Practitioner on CPT before I finish my NP degree?

Yes, if your NP program structures clinical practicum hours as CPT. Your DSO must authorize the specific employer and position, and the work must be a required or integral part of your curriculum. Most NP programs allow CPT for preceptorship rotations but not for general employment outside a designated clinical site. Check your program's academic catalog for the specific CPT policy.

Does CPT for an NP role affect my future OPT eligibility?

It depends entirely on whether your CPT is authorized as part-time or full-time. Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, does not affect your 12-month OPT cap. Full-time CPT lasting 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Many NP clinical rotations are authorized as full-time, so confirm the authorization type with your DSO before you begin.

What documents does an NP employer need to onboard me on CPT?

Your employer will need your valid I-20 with CPT authorization for their specific position, your visa stamp, your I-94 record, and your EAD or CPT employment authorization page. Health systems additionally require state NP licensure or a temporary practice permit, your DEA registration if prescribing is part of the role, and NCLEX-RN verification. Start the licensing process well before your CPT start date.

How do I find NP employers who understand CPT work authorization?

Use Migrate Mate to search Nurse Practitioner roles filtered by employers with work authorization experience. Large academic medical centers, VA health systems, and federally qualified health centers are more likely to have HR teams familiar with I-20 verification and CPT onboarding. Smaller independent practices rarely encounter CPT students and may not have the HR infrastructure to process your authorization quickly.

Can my NP CPT employer later sponsor me for an H-1B?

Yes, CPT employment doesn't prevent an employer from sponsoring you for an H-1B, provided the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Nurse Practitioner roles routinely meet the specialty occupation threshold under USCIS standards because they require at minimum a Master of Science in Nursing. Your employer would file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and then petition USCIS, subject to the annual H-1B cap and lottery.

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