OPT Endoscopy Registered Nurse Jobs
Endoscopy Registered Nurse jobs are available to F-1 OPT students with an active EAD card and a valid RN license in the state where you plan to work. Most positions require ACLS certification and GI procedural experience. STEM OPT extension is not available for this role, so timing your job search around your OPT window is critical.
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Job Description Summary:
This position provides general nursing care to patients and families along the health illness continuum in diverse health care settings while collaborating with the health care team. He/She is accountable for the practice of nursing as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing. This position does have on-call requirement.
Responsibilities And Duties:
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Assessment/Diagnosis - Performs initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessment as applicable to the population and or individual (30%).
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Outcomes Identification/Planning - Based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, documents planned nursing interventions to achieve outcomes appropriate to patient needs (30%).
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Implementation/Evaluation - Evaluates and documents response to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes at appropriately determined intervals; as part of a multidisciplinary team, revises plan of care based on evaluative data (20%).
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Leadership - Actively participates in process improvement activities to achieve targeted measures of clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance (10%).
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Operations (10%).
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association,
RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing
Additional Job Description:
RN - Registered Nurse
BLS - Basic Life Support
CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Field of Study: Nursing
Years of Experience 0
Work Shift:
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
Endoscopy
Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.
We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.
Job Description Summary:
This position provides general nursing care to patients and families along the health illness continuum in diverse health care settings while collaborating with the health care team. He/She is accountable for the practice of nursing as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing. This position does have on-call requirement.
Responsibilities And Duties:
-
Assessment/Diagnosis - Performs initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessment as applicable to the population and or individual (30%).
-
Outcomes Identification/Planning - Based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, documents planned nursing interventions to achieve outcomes appropriate to patient needs (30%).
-
Implementation/Evaluation - Evaluates and documents response to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes at appropriately determined intervals; as part of a multidisciplinary team, revises plan of care based on evaluative data (20%).
-
Leadership - Actively participates in process improvement activities to achieve targeted measures of clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance (10%).
-
Operations (10%).
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association,
RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing
Additional Job Description:
RN - Registered Nurse
BLS - Basic Life Support
CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Field of Study: Nursing
Years of Experience 0
Work Shift:
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
Endoscopy
Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Confirm your state RN license before applying
OPT authorization alone does not let you practice nursing. You must hold an active, unrestricted RN license in the state where the position is located before an employer can onboard you. Apply for licensure early to avoid gaps in your authorization window.
Target hospital systems with dedicated GI units
Large health systems with standalone endoscopy suites, such as academic medical centers and community hospitals with high procedural volume, are more experienced hiring international nurses on OPT. Smaller outpatient clinics may lack the HR infrastructure to process your EAD correctly.
Highlight ACLS and PALS certifications prominently
Endoscopy units require nurses to manage procedural sedation and airway emergencies. Listing current ACLS certification at the top of your resume signals clinical readiness immediately. Some employers also prefer BLS and PALS, so holding both strengthens your application from the first screening.
Start your search at least four months before OPT begins
Hospital credentialing, background checks, and onboarding can take six to ten weeks. Starting your search early gives you time to receive an offer, complete the process, and still begin working before your OPT start date, protecting your authorized period from unnecessary delays.
Be transparent about your EAD end date upfront
Endoscopy departments invest heavily in training new nurses. Hiring managers want to know your authorization timeline before extending an offer. Disclosing your OPT expiration date early, and explaining H-1B visa cap-subject eligibility if applicable, builds trust and avoids surprises during final negotiations.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly endoscopy employers
Not every hospital actively tracks which roles are compatible with OPT. Browsing Migrate Mate connects you directly with employers who have already indicated openness to hiring F-1 students, saving you time screening positions where your work authorization will simply not be accepted.
Endoscopy Registered Nurse OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Endoscopy Registered Nurse on F-1 OPT?
Yes, as long as your OPT is directly related to your nursing degree. Endoscopy nursing falls within the scope of a BSN or ADN program, so it qualifies for standard OPT authorization. You must have a valid EAD card in hand and an active state RN license before your first day of work. STEM OPT extension does not apply to nursing, so your total OPT period is capped at 12 months.
Does Endoscopy Registered Nurse work qualify for STEM OPT extension?
No. Nursing is classified under CIP code 51.3801, which is not on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. This means OPT for nursing graduates is limited to 12 months, with no 24-month extension available. Planning your H-1B filing timeline or alternative visa options well before your OPT expires is important to maintaining lawful status and uninterrupted employment.
What work authorization documents do I need to present to a hospital employer?
You will present your EAD card, your F-1 visa, your current Form I-20 with the OPT authorization page, and your passport. Hospitals also run a standard I-9 employment eligibility verification, which the EAD satisfies as a List A document on its own. Some credentialing departments request copies of your SEVIS record, so having a recent screenshot of your DSO-issued OPT approval is useful.
How do I find Endoscopy Registered Nurse positions open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find endoscopy nursing roles from employers who are open to hiring F-1 OPT students. Standard job boards do not filter by visa sponsorship compatibility, which means you can spend hours applying to positions where your EAD will be declined. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where OPT authorization has already been confirmed as acceptable, so your time is spent on applications that can actually move forward.
Can my OPT employer sponsor me for an H-1B visa after hiring me as an Endoscopy RN?
Yes, and many hospital systems do sponsor experienced nurses for H-1B visas. Endoscopy nursing qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in nursing and an active RN license. You would need to be registered in the H-1B lottery by April 1 for an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before you receive H-1B approval, cap-gap protection may bridge the gap if you are registered in time.