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Graduate Nurse positions in the United States are accessible to internationally trained nurses through the J-1 Exchange Visitor program, typically under the Trainee or Research Scholar category depending on your clinical focus. Securing sponsorship requires a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 before you can begin any clinical placement.
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Nurse Residency Program RESIDENCY CLINICAL TRACKS As a graduate nurse, deciding where to start your nursing career can be a challenge. In addition to our classroom curriculum, our residency program offers a variety of rotating clinical tracks to give you exposure to multiple units prior to deciding which unit is the best fit for you.
Benefits Of Residency Clinical Rotations
- Orientation time with preceptor support.
- Exposure to multiple hospital and specialty areas.
- Cross-unit networking and mentoring.
- Increased knowledge of other departments’ daily routines and procedures.
- Accelerated personal development according to the Benner Model.
- Increased job satisfaction on home unit.
- Additional support from nurse residency coordinator.
The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.
Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
College Diploma in Nursing
Certification & Licensure Requirements
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and Basic Life Support (BLS) (AHA) within 30 days.
Responsibilities
- Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
- Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
- Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
- Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
- Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
- Works with nurse preceptor to perform all responsibilities required by unit and patient population.
- Accurately and timely, collects and documents data of nursing care rendered to assure integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
- Reports adverse events to improve quality and safety for patients and staff.
- Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
- Utilizing the nursing process, modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
- Receives constructive feedback based on performance and behavior.
- Regularly confers with colleagues to ask questions and expand knowledge base.
- Completes all mandatory training and competency modules.
About us
Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Compensation And Benefits
The salary range for this position is $31.65 - $54.44 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Overview
Nurse Residency Program RESIDENCY CLINICAL TRACKS As a graduate nurse, deciding where to start your nursing career can be a challenge. In addition to our classroom curriculum, our residency program offers a variety of rotating clinical tracks to give you exposure to multiple units prior to deciding which unit is the best fit for you.
Benefits Of Residency Clinical Rotations
- Orientation time with preceptor support.
- Exposure to multiple hospital and specialty areas.
- Cross-unit networking and mentoring.
- Increased knowledge of other departments’ daily routines and procedures.
- Accelerated personal development according to the Benner Model.
- Increased job satisfaction on home unit.
- Additional support from nurse residency coordinator.
The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.
Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
College Diploma in Nursing
Certification & Licensure Requirements
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and Basic Life Support (BLS) (AHA) within 30 days.
Responsibilities
- Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
- Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
- Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
- Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
- Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
- Works with nurse preceptor to perform all responsibilities required by unit and patient population.
- Accurately and timely, collects and documents data of nursing care rendered to assure integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
- Reports adverse events to improve quality and safety for patients and staff.
- Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
- Utilizing the nursing process, modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
- Receives constructive feedback based on performance and behavior.
- Regularly confers with colleagues to ask questions and expand knowledge base.
- Completes all mandatory training and competency modules.
About us
Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Compensation And Benefits
The salary range for this position is $31.65 - $54.44 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Graduate Nurse
Verify Your Nursing Credentials Before Applying
CGFNS credential evaluation and an active state nursing license are required before most U.S. host facilities will consider you for a clinical placement. Start the CGFNS process at least six months before your target start date.
Target Hospitals With Active Exchange Visitor Programs
Not every U.S. hospital is registered as a J-1 host site. Search for facilities that explicitly list exchange visitor or international nurse training programs in their clinical education or workforce development departments.
Use Migrate Mate to Find J-1 Compatible Roles
Search for Graduate Nurse roles on Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers whose open positions align with J-1 Trainee or Research Scholar program requirements, saving you from outreach to facilities with no exchange visitor infrastructure.
Clarify the Two-Year Home Residency Rule Early
Many nursing J-1 exchange visitors are subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your country and funding source trigger this obligation before accepting any offer.
Get Your Training Plan Signed Before the DS-2019 Is Issued
Your designated sponsor organization, such as CGFNS for nursing-related categories, requires a detailed training plan outlining your clinical rotations and learning objectives. The host facility must co-sign this plan before the DS-2019 can be issued.
Confirm Host Site Supervision Requirements With Your Sponsor
J-1 Trainee regulations require a qualified U.S. supervisor at the host facility for all clinical hours. Ask the designated sponsor to confirm the host site's supervision structure meets DOL and State Department compliance standards before you sign an offer.
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Find Graduate Nurse JobsGraduate Nurse J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Graduate Nurse positions?
Graduate nurses most commonly enter under the J-1 Trainee category if they hold a nursing degree and have fewer than five years of post-graduation experience. Nurses involved in formal research or curriculum development at an academic medical center may qualify under the Research Scholar category. Your designated sponsor organization determines the appropriate category based on your credentials, the host facility's program structure, and your specific training objectives.
Who sponsors the J-1 visa for a Graduate Nurse role, and how is that different from the hiring hospital?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CGFNS or another approved exchange program, that issues your DS-2019 and monitors your compliance throughout the program. The hospital or health system where you work is the host organization, not the visa sponsor. These are two separate relationships. The host facility provides the clinical placement and training environment, while the designated sponsor carries the legal and regulatory responsibility for your J-1 status.
How can I find U.S. hospitals that support J-1 exchange visitors for nursing roles?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Graduate Nurse positions at U.S. employers whose roles are compatible with J-1 program requirements. Not all hospitals maintain active exchange visitor programs, so filtering for J-1 compatible opportunities early avoids time spent pursuing facilities that have no established host site relationship with a designated sponsor organization.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Graduate Nurses on a J-1 visa?
It depends on your country of nationality, country of last legal residence, and whether your training is funded by a U.S. government or home-country government program. Many nursing exchange visitors are subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e), which means you must return to your home country for two years before changing to most other U.S. visa categories. A waiver is possible but requires a separate application and is not guaranteed.
What clinical documentation does a Graduate Nurse need before the DS-2019 is issued?
Before your designated sponsor can issue the DS-2019, you typically need a CGFNS credential evaluation confirming your nursing degree equivalency, evidence of English proficiency such as IELTS or TOEFL scores, a signed training plan detailing your clinical rotations, a letter of support from the host facility, and proof of adequate health insurance. Some sponsor organizations also require NCLEX passage or an active U.S. state nursing license depending on the training program's scope.
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