CPT Travel Registered Nurse Jobs
Travel Registered Nurse jobs on CPT place you at the intersection of clinical training and hands-on patient care across multiple facilities. Your DSO must authorize each assignment as integral to your nursing curriculum, and your I-20 must reflect the CPT start date before your first shift begins.
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Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor-led, and AI-supported programs that help learners—regardless of background or circumstance—launch high-demand healthcare careers. In addition to our direct-to-consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to address the growing national shortage of healthcare workers. Our graduates, including Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, and more, form the talent pipelines at major employers like CVS, NY-Presbyterian, HCA, Providence, and Walgreens. Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, with a recent $31.5M Series B led by Oak HC/FT. We were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025. We’re improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere, and improving access to healthcare careers for those who need them most.
Our Values
We credit much of our success to our exceptional team. We’re looking for mission-driven builders who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, and embody our four core values:
Care first: We do whatever it takes for our students to succeed.
Learn quickly: We test, learn with data, and iterate.
Build together: We win when we rely on each other.
Own it: We show up, take initiative, and show pride.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a full-time Travel Clinical Educator, Surgical Services to support Stepful’s Surgical Technology and Sterile Processing programs across multiple locations around the United States. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, hands-on skills instruction, supporting student remediation, and ensuring strong clinical and certification outcomes. In addition to teaching, the Clinical Educator will serve as a key on-site representative of Stepful, partnering with our clinical sites to support client onboarding and program implementation between cohorts. This role requires regular travel and close collaboration with both internal teams and external partners between cohorts. Candidates with experience and active certification in both Surgical Technology and Sterile Processing are strongly preferred. This role reports into the Program Director, Surgical Services.
What You’ll Do
Teach and facilitate skills labs and clinical instruction across assigned Stepful cohorts.
Demonstrate proper techniques, provide live step-by-step instruction, and supervise practice.
Assess student competency and provide feedback and remediation as needed.
Ensure students achieve mastery of skills before advancing to clinical rotations.
Coordinate with hospital preceptors to align experiences with program goals.
Document student progress and report clinical outcomes.
Represent Stepful on client and partner calls, supporting our solutions team with implementation.
Provide insights to enhance the student and partner experience.
What You’ll Bring
Associate’s degree or higher
Current Surgical Tech certification (CST or NCCT)
3+ years of experience teaching Surgical Technology in a lab or school setting
Hands-on experience as a Surgical Technologist in the operating room
Strong written and oral communication skills
Willingness to travel to multiple clinical sites around the United States
* Current BLS certification
Bonus Points If You Have
CRCST certification and/or experience teaching Sterile Processing
Bachelor’s degree in a related healthcare field
Experience with competency-based education models
Experience supporting diverse and underserved student populations
Familiarity with NCCT certification requirements
Previous experience with online or hybrid education programs
Interview Process
Introductory call with Talent Acquisition team member
Interview with Hiring Manager
Take-Home Assignment
Virtual Panel Interview
Benefits And Compensation
Meaningful Equity Stake
Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options
401(k)
FSA, HSA and commuter benefits
Learning stipend
Open vacation policy, including:
+ Guidance of 15 days PTO annually
+ Stepful closed the last week of December
+ 15 work-from-anywhere days
+ 10 public holidays observed for 2026
The target base salary range for this opportunity is $80,000 - $95,000, and is part of a competitive total rewards package including equity and benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, internal pay equity and other relevant business considerations.
Stepful will cover reasonable travel expenses required for the role. This includes flights, transportation, and hotel accommodations. All travel-related expenses must be pre-approved by the employee’s manager and comply with the Company’s travel policy.
Stepful is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
Compensation Range: $80K - $95K
About Stepful
Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor-led, and AI-supported programs that help learners—regardless of background or circumstance—launch high-demand healthcare careers. In addition to our direct-to-consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to address the growing national shortage of healthcare workers. Our graduates, including Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, and more, form the talent pipelines at major employers like CVS, NY-Presbyterian, HCA, Providence, and Walgreens. Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, with a recent $31.5M Series B led by Oak HC/FT. We were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025. We’re improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere, and improving access to healthcare careers for those who need them most.
Our Values
We credit much of our success to our exceptional team. We’re looking for mission-driven builders who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, and embody our four core values:
Care first: We do whatever it takes for our students to succeed.
Learn quickly: We test, learn with data, and iterate.
Build together: We win when we rely on each other.
Own it: We show up, take initiative, and show pride.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a full-time Travel Clinical Educator, Surgical Services to support Stepful’s Surgical Technology and Sterile Processing programs across multiple locations around the United States. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, hands-on skills instruction, supporting student remediation, and ensuring strong clinical and certification outcomes. In addition to teaching, the Clinical Educator will serve as a key on-site representative of Stepful, partnering with our clinical sites to support client onboarding and program implementation between cohorts. This role requires regular travel and close collaboration with both internal teams and external partners between cohorts. Candidates with experience and active certification in both Surgical Technology and Sterile Processing are strongly preferred. This role reports into the Program Director, Surgical Services.
What You’ll Do
Teach and facilitate skills labs and clinical instruction across assigned Stepful cohorts.
Demonstrate proper techniques, provide live step-by-step instruction, and supervise practice.
Assess student competency and provide feedback and remediation as needed.
Ensure students achieve mastery of skills before advancing to clinical rotations.
Coordinate with hospital preceptors to align experiences with program goals.
Document student progress and report clinical outcomes.
Represent Stepful on client and partner calls, supporting our solutions team with implementation.
Provide insights to enhance the student and partner experience.
What You’ll Bring
Associate’s degree or higher
Current Surgical Tech certification (CST or NCCT)
3+ years of experience teaching Surgical Technology in a lab or school setting
Hands-on experience as a Surgical Technologist in the operating room
Strong written and oral communication skills
Willingness to travel to multiple clinical sites around the United States
* Current BLS certification
Bonus Points If You Have
CRCST certification and/or experience teaching Sterile Processing
Bachelor’s degree in a related healthcare field
Experience with competency-based education models
Experience supporting diverse and underserved student populations
Familiarity with NCCT certification requirements
Previous experience with online or hybrid education programs
Interview Process
Introductory call with Talent Acquisition team member
Interview with Hiring Manager
Take-Home Assignment
Virtual Panel Interview
Benefits And Compensation
Meaningful Equity Stake
Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options
401(k)
FSA, HSA and commuter benefits
Learning stipend
Open vacation policy, including:
+ Guidance of 15 days PTO annually
+ Stepful closed the last week of December
+ 15 work-from-anywhere days
+ 10 public holidays observed for 2026
The target base salary range for this opportunity is $80,000 - $95,000, and is part of a competitive total rewards package including equity and benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, internal pay equity and other relevant business considerations.
Stepful will cover reasonable travel expenses required for the role. This includes flights, transportation, and hotel accommodations. All travel-related expenses must be pre-approved by the employee’s manager and comply with the Company’s travel policy.
Stepful is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
Compensation Range: $80K - $95K
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Get Access To All JobsTravel Registered Nurse CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does each travel nursing assignment require a separate CPT authorization?
Yes. CPT authorization is tied to a specific employer and placement, not to a staffing agency in general. Each time your assignment location or employer of record changes, your DSO must issue an updated I-20 reflecting the new CPT details. Starting a new hospital contract before your school updates your I-20 means working without valid CPT authorization, which creates an unauthorized employment violation on your record.
Can I work through a staffing agency on CPT as a travel RN?
Yes, and most travel RN placements work exactly this way. The staffing agency is your employer of record for CPT purposes. Your DSO will list the agency on your I-20, not the hospital where you work. Confirm the agency is enrolled in E-Verify and can document F-1 CPT authorization correctly before you sign a contract, since not all travel nursing agencies have processed F-1 students before.
How do I find travel nursing employers who accept F-1 CPT students?
Many travel nursing staffing agencies aren't familiar with F-1 CPT requirements, which slows down onboarding significantly. Migrate Mate lets you search employers with documented F-1 hiring history, so you can identify agencies that have already navigated CPT paperwork. From there, confirm directly with the recruiter that the agency's HR team can verify CPT work authorization through E-Verify before your first shift.
Does my travel nursing CPT count toward OPT if I plan to stay after graduation?
Part-time CPT does not affect OPT eligibility. Full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Most travel RN contracts involve full-time hours, so track your cumulative full-time CPT carefully. If you're close to the 12-month threshold before graduation, discuss the timing with your DSO before accepting another full-time assignment.
What clinical documentation does my school need to authorize CPT for travel nursing?
Your DSO typically requires a formal offer letter stating the employer name, location, job title, start and end dates, and weekly hours. Some schools also require a letter from your academic department confirming the assignment is integral to your nursing program, not just supplementary clinical experience. Check with your DSO early because documentation requirements vary by institution, and gathering materials from a travel nursing recruiter can take several business days.