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Emergency Room RN positions in the U.S. are available to internationally trained nurses through the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, typically under the Trainee or Research Scholar category depending on your experience level. Hospitals act as host employers while a State Department-designated organization provides sponsorship and issues your DS-2019.
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The Emergency Response Call Intake Specialist internship program is designed for students interested in maintaining a sustainable environment. The intern will be responsible for assisting the team with answering and triaging incoming calls related to environmental emergencies and incidents. This role is the first point of contact in the response process and requires accuracy, urgency, and professionalism in collecting critical information, initiating documentation, and communicating with internal teams. Interns can expect to participate in networking events and complete a final presentation at the conclusion of the program. We are searching for a reliable and team-oriented individual with an excellent commitment to safety to join our growing team during the Summer of 2026!
Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.
WHY WORK FOR CLEAN HARBORS?
- Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
- Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
- Competitive Pay $20/ HR
- Positive and safe work environments
- Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline, Business Management, Accounting, Project Management, Emergency Management, etc. and be in their Junior or Senior year.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
- Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
- Ability to perform physical functions per job requirements
Responsibilities
- Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times
- Assist with answering incoming emergency and non-emergency calls in a professional and timely manner
- Help document incident details accurately in internal systems (ALERT)
- Support routing calls to the appropriate team based on urgency and type of event
- Help track active calls and provide updates until they are handed off to the response team
- Gather key information from callers (location, incident details, materials involved, safety concerns)
- Maintain clear communication logs and assist with required documentation
- Communicate with clients and internal teams to help keep everyone informed
- Return calls, emails, and messages promptly to support timely service
- Monitor ongoing situations and assist with sharing updates as needed
- Follow company guidelines to maintain professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality
- Attend Networking events within the internship program
- Complete a final project presentation
- All other duties as assigned
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
INTRODUCTION
The Emergency Response Call Intake Specialist internship program is designed for students interested in maintaining a sustainable environment. The intern will be responsible for assisting the team with answering and triaging incoming calls related to environmental emergencies and incidents. This role is the first point of contact in the response process and requires accuracy, urgency, and professionalism in collecting critical information, initiating documentation, and communicating with internal teams. Interns can expect to participate in networking events and complete a final presentation at the conclusion of the program. We are searching for a reliable and team-oriented individual with an excellent commitment to safety to join our growing team during the Summer of 2026!
Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.
WHY WORK FOR CLEAN HARBORS?
- Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
- Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
- Competitive Pay $20/ HR
- Positive and safe work environments
- Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline, Business Management, Accounting, Project Management, Emergency Management, etc. and be in their Junior or Senior year.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
- Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
- Ability to perform physical functions per job requirements
Responsibilities
- Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times
- Assist with answering incoming emergency and non-emergency calls in a professional and timely manner
- Help document incident details accurately in internal systems (ALERT)
- Support routing calls to the appropriate team based on urgency and type of event
- Help track active calls and provide updates until they are handed off to the response team
- Gather key information from callers (location, incident details, materials involved, safety concerns)
- Maintain clear communication logs and assist with required documentation
- Communicate with clients and internal teams to help keep everyone informed
- Return calls, emails, and messages promptly to support timely service
- Monitor ongoing situations and assist with sharing updates as needed
- Follow company guidelines to maintain professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality
- Attend Networking events within the internship program
- Complete a final project presentation
- All other duties as assigned
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Emergency Room RN
Verify your NCLEX and credential equivalency early
Before any employer will host you, your nursing credentials need U.S. equivalency verification through CGFNS or a state board evaluation. Start this process months ahead, delays here stall your DS-2019 issuance regardless of how strong your job offer is.
Distinguish Trainee from Research Scholar categories
Emergency Room RNs with fewer than five years of post-degree experience typically qualify under the Trainee category. Those pursuing clinical education or protocol research at an academic medical center may fit Research Scholar instead. Your category determines training plan length and home-residency rule exposure.
Target academic medical centers and teaching hospitals
These institutions already have established relationships with State Department-designated sponsors like ECFMG or Cultural Vistas and understand DS-2019 host agreements. Community hospitals often lack the infrastructure to navigate the training plan and program oversight requirements J-1 places on host employers.
Search for J-1-aligned ER roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Emergency Room RN openings at U.S. employers with documented exchange visitor hosting history. Targeting hosts with prior J-1 experience cuts onboarding friction significantly, since they already know what a DS-2019 and training plan require of them.
Confirm the two-year home residency rule applies to you
Government-funded training programs and roles in healthcare shortage areas often trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e). Ask your prospective designated sponsor to confirm your specific situation before signing any training plan, since this affects your green card and H-1B eligibility afterward.
Get your training plan reviewed before the host signs
The DS-7002 training plan must map your ER clinical rotations, supervision structure, and learning objectives to J-1 Trainee program standards. USCIS and your designated sponsor both review this document, so vague or generic plans draw requests for revision that delay your program start date.
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Find Emergency Room RN JobsEmergency Room RN J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Emergency Room RN role?
Most internationally trained Emergency Room RNs enter under the J-1 Trainee category, which covers healthcare professionals with a relevant degree and fewer than five years of post-degree work experience. Nurses pursuing structured clinical research or education at an academic medical center may qualify under the Research Scholar category instead. Your designated sponsor confirms the appropriate category based on your background and the host's training objectives.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an ER nurse, the hospital or a separate organization?
The hospital is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as ECFMG or Cultural Vistas, that issues your DS-2019 form and monitors program compliance. The hospital and the designated sponsor sign a host agreement, and the sponsor remains responsible for your program throughout your exchange period.
How do I find U.S. hospitals that have hosted J-1 exchange nurses before?
Use Migrate Mate to identify Emergency Room RN openings at employers with prior J-1 hosting history. Hospitals that have already navigated DS-2019 agreements and training plan requirements are far more likely to move quickly and understand their obligations as a host. Starting your search this way avoids spending time educating employers about the exchange visitor process from scratch.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to ER nurses on J-1?
It depends on your specific circumstances. The two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e) applies when your exchange program is funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or when your occupation appears on your home country's skills list. Healthcare roles in underserved areas can also trigger it. Your designated sponsor reviews your DS-2019 and program details to determine whether the requirement applies before you begin.
What is the DS-7002 training plan and why does it matter for ER nurses?
The DS-7002 is the formal training plan that must accompany every J-1 Trainee or Intern application. For Emergency Room RNs, it outlines your specific clinical rotations, supervision structure, hours per phase, and learning objectives mapped to emergency nursing competencies. Both your host hospital and your designated sponsor review and sign this document. A vague or incomplete plan is the most common reason ER nursing J-1 applications are delayed or returned for revision.
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