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Emergency Department Registered Nurse roles in the U.S. are available to internationally trained nurses through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Exchange Visitor program, most commonly in the Trainee or Research Scholar category. A State Department-designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, while the hospital or health system serves as your host employer.
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The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery offers a one-year, non-categorical internship position for dental school graduates who are interested in gaining additional education and experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Job Description
The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery offers a one-year, non-categorical internship position for dental school graduates who are interested in gaining additional education and experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery. This opportunity provides interns beyond that which they were exposed to during dental school and is oriented towards those who are preparing to apply to oral and maxillofacial surgery residency training programs. This program offers extensive clinical experience with inpatient management and outpatient oral surgical procedures. The intern provides care for patients at Jefferson Abington and at times Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Abington is a Level 2 Trauma Center and TJUH is a Level 1 Trauma Center.
The intern would be fully integrated into the residency program, and their responsibilities are the same as the first-year residents in the categorical programs. In addition to excellent clinical training experience, interns participate in all the residency program’s didactic components.
Program Director is Allen Champion, DDS allen.champion@jefferson.edu
Department Chair is Robert Diecidue, DMD MD PhD robert.diecidue@jefferson.edu
Residency Coordinator Joanna Schultz joanna.schultz@jefferson.edu
Please send a letter of interest with a current CV to Ms. Schultz.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Primary Location Address
1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Job Details
The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery offers a one-year, non-categorical internship position for dental school graduates who are interested in gaining additional education and experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Job Description
The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery offers a one-year, non-categorical internship position for dental school graduates who are interested in gaining additional education and experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery. This opportunity provides interns beyond that which they were exposed to during dental school and is oriented towards those who are preparing to apply to oral and maxillofacial surgery residency training programs. This program offers extensive clinical experience with inpatient management and outpatient oral surgical procedures. The intern provides care for patients at Jefferson Abington and at times Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Abington is a Level 2 Trauma Center and TJUH is a Level 1 Trauma Center.
The intern would be fully integrated into the residency program, and their responsibilities are the same as the first-year residents in the categorical programs. In addition to excellent clinical training experience, interns participate in all the residency program’s didactic components.
Program Director is Allen Champion, DDS allen.champion@jefferson.edu
Department Chair is Robert Diecidue, DMD MD PhD robert.diecidue@jefferson.edu
Residency Coordinator Joanna Schultz joanna.schultz@jefferson.edu
Please send a letter of interest with a current CV to Ms. Schultz.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Primary Location Address
1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Verify your CGFNS certification before applying
Most U.S. host employers require CGFNS certification or equivalent credential evaluation before they'll engage a J-1 visa Trainee application. Completing this before outreach shortens the hiring timeline and signals readiness to both the host and designated sponsor.
Target hospitals with existing J-1 host agreements
Not every hospital has an active host organization agreement with a State Department-designated sponsor. Ask the recruiter directly whether the facility has hosted J-1 exchange visitors before, since establishing a new host agreement adds weeks to the process.
Search for J-1 compatible ED roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Emergency Department nursing roles by employers who have demonstrated openness to international exchange visitors, so you spend outreach time on facilities already familiar with the J-1 host process.
Confirm which J-1 category fits your career stage
Nurses within five years of completing their initial nursing degree typically qualify under the Trainee category, while experienced nurses pursuing advanced clinical research programs may qualify as Research Scholars. Your designated sponsor, not the employer, makes the final category determination.
Get your training plan counter-signed before submitting the DS-2019
The J-1 Trainee program requires a detailed Training Plan signed by both the host supervisor and the designated sponsor before the DS-2019 is issued. ED rotations, shift structure, and learning objectives must be documented in the plan to avoid delays during sponsor review.
Check the two-year home residency requirement before accepting an offer
Many J-1 nurses are subject to the two-year home residency requirement based on their country of origin or funding source. Confirm this with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since it affects your ability to switch to H-1B visa or apply for a green card directly from J-1 status.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Emergency Department Registered Nurses?
Most internationally trained ED nurses enter under the J-1 Trainee category, which covers professionals who have completed their degree within the past five years and are gaining practical clinical experience. Nurses pursuing structured research or advanced clinical fellowships may qualify under the Research Scholar category instead. Your State Department-designated sponsor, such as CIEE or Cultural Vistas, determines the appropriate category based on your background and program design.
Who is actually the J-1 visa sponsor for a nursing role, the hospital or a separate organization?
The hospital is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as IIE, CIEE, or Cultural Vistas, that issues your DS-2019 form, monitors your program compliance, and signs your training plan. The hospital must have an active host agreement with a designated sponsor before you can proceed, and it's your responsibility to confirm that relationship exists before accepting an offer.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to J-1 nurses?
It depends on your country of nationality, your country of residence, and whether your exchange program receives government financing. Nurses from countries on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, which includes many countries with nursing shortages, are typically subject to the requirement. This means you must return home for two years before changing to most other nonimmigrant statuses or applying for a green card, unless you receive a waiver.
How do I find U.S. hospitals that are open to hosting J-1 Exchange Visitor nurses?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Emergency Department nursing roles at employers who have demonstrated experience with international exchange visitors. Once you identify target hospitals, ask the recruiter or HR contact whether they have an established host agreement with a designated J-1 sponsor organization, since facilities without existing agreements will need additional lead time to set one up before your DS-2019 can be issued.
Can I work in any ED unit on a J-1, or does the training plan lock me into specific duties?
Your J-1 Trainee program is defined by the training plan submitted to your designated sponsor before the DS-2019 is issued. The plan specifies which clinical areas, rotations, and skills you'll develop, and you're generally expected to stay within those defined activities. If your host employer wants to significantly change your role or unit assignment during the program, the training plan typically needs to be amended and re-approved by the designated sponsor.