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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) roles, including Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives, and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, are in high demand across U.S. healthcare systems. Most APRN positions require state licensure, which F-1 OPT students must obtain before starting work. Your OPT authorization must align with your nursing degree field to remain compliant.
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Hiring Department: Department of Medicine
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1041054
Posting Close Date: May 14, 2026
Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $95,368.00 to $95,368.00. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) works with the Community Outreach Intervention Projects (COIP) clinical programs to provide low-barrier primary care and substance use disorder at the various clinical locations. The APRN provides comprehensive health care for assigned patients/community as determined by scope of practice guidelines and specialty. This includes completion of a health assessment, determining diagnosis, planning and prescribing treatment within the parameters of medical staff privileges at UI Health and area of expertise. The APRN participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other health care disciplines. The APRN also will provide wound care to patients with injection-related wounds, provide guidance on long-acting injectable buprenorphine, and perform ultrasound-guided blood draws for people who inject drugs.
THIS IS A PART-TIME 70% FTE POSITION.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage the care of patients within assigned area and/or area of expertise and within parameters of medical staff privileges.
- Obtain relevant patient health history. Study and interpret patient tests and records.
- Perform physical exam and record findings.
- Perform various diagnostic, preventive and/or therapeutic procedures, and/or order special screenings and developmental or laboratory tests to diagnose conditions; interpret results.
- Prescribe/order appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and develop a treatment plan.
- Develop an educational plan for patient/family.
- Assist with scheduling of patients for upcoming procedures including coordinating with other services (division, departments) and completion of necessary documentation, scheduling forms and clearance.
- Order appropriate consultation/referral.
- Determine effectiveness of treatment plan with documentation of treatment provided and patient outcomes.
- Reassess and modify plan with patient/family and treatment team within the parameters of medical staff privileges.
- Provide services specific to people who use drugs, including providing wound care for patients with injection-related wounds, performing ultrasound-guided blood draws, and administering long-acting injectable buprenorphine and naltrexone treatment for opioid use disorder.
- Provide street outreach as part of the mobile unit team in areas with high overdose rates in Chicago.
- Participate in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other healthcare disciplines. By being involved in case conferences, serving as a preceptor and mentor, assisting with curriculum development and instruction.
- The Advanced Practice Nurse is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois Health System.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned, including community outreach work.
- Travel is required to offsite clinical locations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
- Graduation from accredited APRN program.
- Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice.
- Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois required.
- Certified Addiction Registered Nurse-Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) certification required.
- At least 2 years of experience in addiction treatment, including experience with long-acting injectable buprenorphine and methadone.
- At least 2 years experience in street medicine, including prior experience managing injection-related wounds.
- Experience with ultrasound-guided blood draws.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in harm-reduction-oriented care models, mobile health programs, or community outreach settings.
- Experience working with underserved or marginalized populations.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Substance Use Disorder/Community Outreach (70% FTE)
Hiring Department: Department of Medicine
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1041054
Posting Close Date: May 14, 2026
Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $95,368.00 to $95,368.00. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) works with the Community Outreach Intervention Projects (COIP) clinical programs to provide low-barrier primary care and substance use disorder at the various clinical locations. The APRN provides comprehensive health care for assigned patients/community as determined by scope of practice guidelines and specialty. This includes completion of a health assessment, determining diagnosis, planning and prescribing treatment within the parameters of medical staff privileges at UI Health and area of expertise. The APRN participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other health care disciplines. The APRN also will provide wound care to patients with injection-related wounds, provide guidance on long-acting injectable buprenorphine, and perform ultrasound-guided blood draws for people who inject drugs.
THIS IS A PART-TIME 70% FTE POSITION.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage the care of patients within assigned area and/or area of expertise and within parameters of medical staff privileges.
- Obtain relevant patient health history. Study and interpret patient tests and records.
- Perform physical exam and record findings.
- Perform various diagnostic, preventive and/or therapeutic procedures, and/or order special screenings and developmental or laboratory tests to diagnose conditions; interpret results.
- Prescribe/order appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and develop a treatment plan.
- Develop an educational plan for patient/family.
- Assist with scheduling of patients for upcoming procedures including coordinating with other services (division, departments) and completion of necessary documentation, scheduling forms and clearance.
- Order appropriate consultation/referral.
- Determine effectiveness of treatment plan with documentation of treatment provided and patient outcomes.
- Reassess and modify plan with patient/family and treatment team within the parameters of medical staff privileges.
- Provide services specific to people who use drugs, including providing wound care for patients with injection-related wounds, performing ultrasound-guided blood draws, and administering long-acting injectable buprenorphine and naltrexone treatment for opioid use disorder.
- Provide street outreach as part of the mobile unit team in areas with high overdose rates in Chicago.
- Participate in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other healthcare disciplines. By being involved in case conferences, serving as a preceptor and mentor, assisting with curriculum development and instruction.
- The Advanced Practice Nurse is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois Health System.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned, including community outreach work.
- Travel is required to offsite clinical locations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
- Graduation from accredited APRN program.
- Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice.
- Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois required.
- Certified Addiction Registered Nurse-Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) certification required.
- At least 2 years of experience in addiction treatment, including experience with long-acting injectable buprenorphine and methadone.
- At least 2 years experience in street medicine, including prior experience managing injection-related wounds.
- Experience with ultrasound-guided blood draws.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in harm-reduction-oriented care models, mobile health programs, or community outreach settings.
- Experience working with underserved or marginalized populations.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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Obtain your state APRN license before your start date
State licensure is a hard requirement for practicing as an APRN in the U.S. Begin the licensing process immediately after graduation. Delays in licensure can prevent you from starting work and may affect your OPT authorization timeline.
Target healthcare systems with established visa sponsorship programs
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers, such as Mayo Clinic, Kaiser Permanente, and HCA Healthcare, have dedicated HR infrastructure for sponsoring international nurses. Smaller private practices rarely have the resources to navigate work visa sponsorship.
Verify your OPT employment is in your degree field
Your OPT job must be directly related to your nursing or healthcare degree. A Nurse Practitioner role for a Family Nurse Practitioner graduate qualifies. An unrelated administrative role does not. Misalignment can jeopardize your legal status.
Start your H-1B sponsorship conversation during the interview process
APRN roles are strong H-1B visa candidates because they qualify as specialty occupations. Ask potential employers about their H-1B sponsorship history early. Waiting until your OPT expires leaves no time to file before the April 1 registration deadline.
Document all employment carefully for STEM OPT extension eligibility
If your nursing degree qualifies as a STEM field, you may be eligible for a 24-month OPT extension. Keep detailed records of your employer's E-Verify enrollment status and your job duties, as USCIS requires this documentation for STEM OPT approval.
Negotiate your start date around your OPT authorization window
Your OPT authorization has a specific start date. Starting work before that date or accepting an offer outside your authorized window creates serious compliance issues. Confirm your Employment Authorization Document arrival date before committing to any employer start date.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Aprn OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an APRN in the U.S. on F-1 OPT?
Yes, you can work as an APRN on F-1 OPT, provided your position is directly related to your nursing or healthcare degree. You must also obtain the required state APRN license and any national certification, such as ANCC or AANP board certification for Nurse Practitioners, before your employment begins. Your Employment Authorization Document must be valid for your entire period of employment.
Do APRN jobs typically lead to H-1B visa sponsorship?
APRN roles generally qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B requirements because they require at minimum a master's degree in a specific nursing specialty. Large healthcare employers, including hospital systems and federally qualified health centers, are more likely to sponsor H-1B petitions than small private practices. Raise the topic of long-term sponsorship during the hiring process, not after your OPT is nearly expired.
Where can I find APRN jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the recommended platform for F-1 OPT students searching for APRN and other healthcare roles. The job board surfaces positions from employers who are open to sponsoring international candidates, which saves significant time compared to filtering through general postings where visa requirements are unclear or unstated.
Does my APRN role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your specific degree program's CIP code. Some nursing graduate programs, particularly those classified under Nursing Science or Nursing Practice with a science-focused designation, may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Check with your Designated School Official before assuming eligibility. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, which most major hospital systems already are.
Can I work as a travel APRN or per diem contractor while on OPT?
Yes, but with important constraints. Self-employment is generally not permitted on OPT. You must be employed by an organization, not working independently as a sole proprietor. Short-term contract or per diem arrangements through a staffing agency are permissible if the agency is your employer of record. Ensure every engagement remains within your authorized OPT field and document all placements carefully for your records.