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Travel Registered Nurses pursuing U.S. clinical experience can enter under the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, typically through the Trainee or Research Scholar category depending on your career stage. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and provides sponsorship, while your host hospital or health system is the placement site.
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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 Technology to support Stepful’s Surgical Technology program 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 10-week cohorts. This role requires regular travel and close collaboration with both internal teams and external partners between cohorts. The initial 10-week cohort is expected to take place in July at an employer partner site in Lincoln, Nebraska, with future cohorts occurring in various locations. This travel-based 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
Willingness to travel to multiple clinical sites around the United States (this is a travel-based role!)
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
The ability to be hands-on, resourceful, and willing to do what it takes to get the job done and thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
* 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
Final 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 Technology to support Stepful’s Surgical Technology program 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 10-week cohorts. This role requires regular travel and close collaboration with both internal teams and external partners between cohorts. The initial 10-week cohort is expected to take place in July at an employer partner site in Lincoln, Nebraska, with future cohorts occurring in various locations. This travel-based 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
Willingness to travel to multiple clinical sites around the United States (this is a travel-based role!)
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
The ability to be hands-on, resourceful, and willing to do what it takes to get the job done and thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
* 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
Final 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 JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Travel Registered Nurse
Verify your CGFNS credentials before applying
Most J-1 host hospitals require internationally educated nurses to hold CGFNS certification or a NCLEX-RN pass before they'll engage a sponsor. Complete this credentialing step early so delays don't stall your DS-2019 issuance.
Match your program category to career stage
The Trainee category applies if you graduated within the past 12 months or have under one year of U.S. experience. Beyond that threshold, the Research Scholar or Specialist category is more appropriate. Selecting the wrong category causes the DS-2019 to be rejected.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1 host employers
Not every travel nursing agency or hospital system is willing to coordinate with a J-1 sponsor organization. Use Migrate Mate to find host employers already familiar with exchange visitor placements before you start outreach.
Ask host employers about 2-year home residency waivers
Nurses from countries with a skills shortage on the DOL exchange visitor skills list are subject to the 2-year home residency requirement. Confirm with your sponsor and host whether a Conrad State 30 or interested government agency waiver applies to your situation.
Confirm the training plan covers your specialty unit
Your J-1 program requires a signed Training Plan, Form DS-7002, that maps your exchange activities to specific clinical objectives. Hospitals that operate ICU, NICU, or telemetry units often need to tailor this document, so review it with your sponsor before your host countersigns.
Understand SEVIS fee and visa timing
After your sponsor issues the DS-2019, you pay the SEVIS fee, then schedule your consular interview. Budget at least 8 to 12 weeks between DS-2019 issuance and your intended start date to absorb consulate scheduling delays common for nursing placements.
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Find Travel Registered Nurse JobsTravel Registered Nurse J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Travel Registered Nurses?
Most Travel Registered Nurses enter under the Trainee category if they graduated within the past 12 months or have limited U.S. work history. Nurses with more substantial post-graduation experience who are pursuing specialized clinical exchange programs may qualify under the Specialist or Research Scholar category instead. Your State Department-designated sponsor confirms the correct classification based on your credentials and program objectives.
Who actually sponsors a Travel Registered Nurse for a J-1 visa?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employing hospital. Organizations such as ECFMG, CIEE, or Cultural Vistas issue the DS-2019 form, file with SEVIS, and monitor program compliance. The host hospital or travel nursing agency is the placement site, not the legal sponsor. You need both a willing host and an approved designated sponsor to proceed.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement apply to J-1 nurses?
It depends on your country of nationality and whether nursing appears on the DOL exchange visitor skills list for that country. If it does, you must return home for two years after your J-1 ends before you can apply for an H-1B or green card. A Conrad State 30 waiver or interested government agency waiver can eliminate this requirement if a qualifying employer sponsors the request, but securing one takes time and is not guaranteed.
How do I find U.S. hospitals that work with J-1 exchange visitors?
Not every travel nursing agency or hospital coordinates with J-1 designated sponsors, so identifying willing host employers is one of the harder steps. Migrate Mate lets you filter for U.S. employers that are familiar with exchange visitor placements, narrowing your outreach to organizations already set up to host J-1 nurses rather than spending weeks on cold outreach to employers who may say no.
Can I transfer to an H-1B visa after my J-1 Travel RN placement ends?
Yes, if you are not subject to the 2-year home residency requirement or have obtained a waiver. Your host employer would need to file an H-1B petition, and you would need to meet specialty occupation criteria for the RN role, which some USCIS adjudicators scrutinize closely. Nurses working in advanced practice or highly specialized units tend to have an easier time demonstrating specialty occupation status than those in general medical-surgical roles.
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