OPT Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Jobs
Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner jobs are available to F-1 OPT students with an NP license and clinical training in acute or emergency care. OPT authorization covers full-time clinical roles, but your position must directly relate to your graduate nursing degree field to qualify.
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Night
Work Day(s)
Variable
Shift Start Time
9:00 PM
Shift End Time
6:00 AM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
The Emergency Department at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta serves kids, teens, and young adults and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We combine advanced technology with dedicated, highly skilled physicians and staff to provide care for pediatric patients.
This APP position at Hughes Spalding will cover Wednesdays, Thursdays, and every other Friday, with additional shifts throughout the week, if needed. In the summer, the shift time is 7:00pm – 4:00am. For the rest of the year, the shift is 9:00pm – 6:00am.
As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive care at an advanced practice level to children and their families through assessment, communication, clinical management, collaboration, coordination, education, program development, research, quality, professional development, and system participation.
Experience
No minimum experience required
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in pediatric healthcare preferred
- Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice or Master’s or Doctorate degree in Medical Science
Education
Master's degree in nursing or bachelor's degree in medical science
Certification Summary
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia OR Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the state of Georgia OR licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia
- Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Program (AANP), Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), (Certification as Family Nurse Practitioner may be acceptable with CNO approval)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 60 days of hire for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants working in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Anesthesia, Hematology/Oncology, and Critical Care (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants working in Neonatology may provide NRP certification in lieu of PALS)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficient knowledge of Georgia Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants, Joint Commission regulatory requirements and Credentialing process of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
- Excellent communication (written, spoken & presentation), organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates personal and professional integrity; collaborative and respectful behavior; flexibility and willingness to change
Job Responsibilities
Clinical
- Provide comprehensive patient care management within a collaborative practice model for children of all ages under the supervision of the supervising/collaborating physician within the scope of practice outlined by state statute and Children’s bylaws in the inpatient and/or ambulatory settings. This includes:
- Performing comprehensive histories and physical exams and identifying normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status
- Ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests
- Developing pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans
- Serving as an educational resource for patients, families, health care professionals, and students
- Facilitating patient referrals to other medical providers, medical facilities, and other health/social service agencies as needed
- Collaborating and/or consulting with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate
Professional Development
- Recognizes the importance of participation in professional organizations
- Accepts responsibility for ongoing professional development and maintenance of professional competence and credentials
- Continuously conducts self-evaluation of advanced practice skills to ensure competent clinical care and continued self-development
- Assists in the development of education for department/practice
Quality and Evidence-Based Practice Behaviors
- Participates in continuous quality improvement based on professional practice standards for department/practice
- Participates in and complies with hospital/departmental policies
- Support compliance with National Patient Safety Goals related to applicable administrative Joint Commission
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address
35 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE
Job Family
Nurse Practitioner/Phys Assistant
Work Shift
Night
Work Day(s)
Variable
Shift Start Time
9:00 PM
Shift End Time
6:00 AM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
The Emergency Department at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta serves kids, teens, and young adults and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We combine advanced technology with dedicated, highly skilled physicians and staff to provide care for pediatric patients.
This APP position at Hughes Spalding will cover Wednesdays, Thursdays, and every other Friday, with additional shifts throughout the week, if needed. In the summer, the shift time is 7:00pm – 4:00am. For the rest of the year, the shift is 9:00pm – 6:00am.
As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive care at an advanced practice level to children and their families through assessment, communication, clinical management, collaboration, coordination, education, program development, research, quality, professional development, and system participation.
Experience
No minimum experience required
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in pediatric healthcare preferred
- Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice or Master’s or Doctorate degree in Medical Science
Education
Master's degree in nursing or bachelor's degree in medical science
Certification Summary
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia OR Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the state of Georgia OR licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia
- Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Program (AANP), Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), (Certification as Family Nurse Practitioner may be acceptable with CNO approval)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 60 days of hire for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants working in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Anesthesia, Hematology/Oncology, and Critical Care (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants working in Neonatology may provide NRP certification in lieu of PALS)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficient knowledge of Georgia Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants, Joint Commission regulatory requirements and Credentialing process of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
- Excellent communication (written, spoken & presentation), organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates personal and professional integrity; collaborative and respectful behavior; flexibility and willingness to change
Job Responsibilities
Clinical
- Provide comprehensive patient care management within a collaborative practice model for children of all ages under the supervision of the supervising/collaborating physician within the scope of practice outlined by state statute and Children’s bylaws in the inpatient and/or ambulatory settings. This includes:
- Performing comprehensive histories and physical exams and identifying normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status
- Ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests
- Developing pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans
- Serving as an educational resource for patients, families, health care professionals, and students
- Facilitating patient referrals to other medical providers, medical facilities, and other health/social service agencies as needed
- Collaborating and/or consulting with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate
Professional Development
- Recognizes the importance of participation in professional organizations
- Accepts responsibility for ongoing professional development and maintenance of professional competence and credentials
- Continuously conducts self-evaluation of advanced practice skills to ensure competent clinical care and continued self-development
- Assists in the development of education for department/practice
Quality and Evidence-Based Practice Behaviors
- Participates in continuous quality improvement based on professional practice standards for department/practice
- Participates in and complies with hospital/departmental policies
- Support compliance with National Patient Safety Goals related to applicable administrative Joint Commission
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address
35 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE
Job Family
Nurse Practitioner/Phys Assistant
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Prioritize employers with H-1B sponsorship history
Large hospital systems and academic medical centers sponsor more work visas than independent urgent care clinics. Search Migrate Mate to filter emergency medicine NP roles by employers with documented H-1B visa or O-1 visa sponsorship history before applying.
Confirm your NP license is valid in the state you'll work
Emergency medicine NP roles require state licensure, and most states do not reciprocate automatically. Apply for licensure in your target state early since delays can push your start date past your OPT authorization window.
Document that your role directly relates to your degree
USCIS requires OPT employment to be directly related to your major. For emergency medicine NP positions, your offer letter should reference your advanced nursing degree and clinical specialization explicitly to satisfy this requirement.
Track your OPT end date against credentialing timelines
Hospital credentialing for NP roles routinely takes 60 to 90 days after a job offer. If your OPT expiration is approaching, begin the STEM OPT extension process immediately and inform your employer of your authorization timeline.
Ask about STEM OPT compatibility during interviews
Nursing graduate programs are generally not STEM-designated, which means most emergency medicine NPs cannot extend OPT by 24 months. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming STEM extension is available to you.
Prepare a clear immigration status summary for HR
Many emergency medicine employers are unfamiliar with OPT authorization. Bring a concise one-page summary of your EAD card, authorized employment dates, and the steps required for H-1B sponsorship to your first HR conversation.
Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner on OPT?
Yes, provided the role directly relates to your graduate nursing degree and you hold a valid EAD card. Emergency medicine NP positions typically qualify because they require the advanced clinical training covered in an NP program. Your employer is also required to report your employment to your DSO within 10 days of your start date.
Do emergency medicine NP employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Sponsorship rates vary significantly by employer type. Large academic medical centers, multi-site hospital networks, and federally qualified health centers are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas than independent emergency departments or staffing agencies. Browsing emergency medicine NP jobs on Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers with a history of visa sponsorship, which narrows your search to realistic options.
Is a nursing NP degree STEM-designated, and can I get a 24-month OPT extension?
Most nursing graduate programs are not classified under a STEM CIP code, which means the standard 24-month STEM OPT extension is not available to the majority of emergency medicine NPs. You'll need to confirm your specific program's CIP code with your DSO. If STEM extension is not available, your total OPT period is 12 months, making early employer conversations about H-1B sponsorship essential.
Does hospital credentialing affect my OPT employment start date?
It can. Emergency medicine NP roles require hospital credentialing, which typically takes 60 to 90 days and must be completed before you can see patients independently. If credentialing delays push your clinical start date, you may be able to begin in an administrative or orientation capacity, but verify with your DSO that this arrangement still satisfies OPT's direct-relationship requirement.
What visa options exist after OPT ends for emergency medicine NPs?
The most common path is H-1B, which requires employer sponsorship and a successful lottery selection each April. Some NPs with exceptional clinical recognition pursue the O-1A. Alternatively, EB-3 immigrant visa sponsorship is available through some hospital systems for NPs in shortage areas. Because most nursing programs are not STEM-designated, planning your visa transition early, ideally within the first few months of OPT, gives you the most options.