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New Grad jobs on OPT are plentiful in engineering, business, and tech, but timing is everything. Your OPT start date must align with your employment start date, and most New Grad roles have fixed cohort timelines. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field, giving you up to three years of authorized work.
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🩺 New Grad Nurse Residency Program – Now Hiring in Minnesota
Looking to build real skills and confidence as a new grad LPN? We've got you. Jump-start your LPN career through BAYADA’s paid Nurse Residency Program—designed to build confidence, competence, and real-world experience from day one. Join a compassionate team supporting local clients across Minneapolis and surrounding areas.
WHAT BAYADA OFFERS
- 💰 $25–$27/hour plus overnight and weekend differentials
- đź“… Full-time (36+ hours/week)
- ⏰ Daytime and Overnight Shifts
- 🏡 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shifts
- âš– Weekly pay and PTO
- đź’» Electronic charting
- 🤑 $1,200 nurse referral bonuses
WHY NEW GRADS CHOOSE BAYADA
- 🏅 The only home care nurse residency accredited by the ANCC
- đź©ş Award-winning simulation labs (pediatrics + adult care)
- đź’Ş Hands-on, paid training and 1:1 support from day one
- 🗺️ Work close to home with flexible schedules that fit your life
- đź’¬ 24/7 clinical mentorship and real-world experience at your pace
WHO WE SERVE
Our Minnesota skilled nursing offices proudly serve local communities across the state. We have clients with open hours in Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding areas, including:
- Western Metro – Brooklyn Park, Otsego, Bloomington, Jordan and more
- Eastern Metro – Woodbury, Stillwater, Little Canada and more
- Southeast Metro – Rochester, Faribault, Winona
- St. Cloud Metro – St. Cloud, Sauk Centre, Foley and more
- Duluth & Iron Range – Duluth, Hermantown, Hibbing and more
- Moorhead
WHY YOU’LL LOVE OUR TWIN CITIES TEAM
We celebrate diversity, empower our nurses with customized training, and create a supportive, growth-minded culture for new grads.
BENEFITS INCLUDE
- Preventive Care for all employees (including PRN)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness partner
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY
- Active RN or LPN license in Minnesota (or pending licensure with NCLEX date)
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
READY TO LAUNCH YOUR NURSING CAREER WITH CONFIDENCE?
Apply now and ask your recruiter about our Live Info Sessions to learn more! SER-MN
As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates. BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.
BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
INTRODUCTION
🩺 New Grad Nurse Residency Program – Now Hiring in Minnesota
Looking to build real skills and confidence as a new grad LPN? We've got you. Jump-start your LPN career through BAYADA’s paid Nurse Residency Program—designed to build confidence, competence, and real-world experience from day one. Join a compassionate team supporting local clients across Minneapolis and surrounding areas.
WHAT BAYADA OFFERS
- 💰 $25–$27/hour plus overnight and weekend differentials
- đź“… Full-time (36+ hours/week)
- ⏰ Daytime and Overnight Shifts
- 🏡 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shifts
- âš– Weekly pay and PTO
- đź’» Electronic charting
- 🤑 $1,200 nurse referral bonuses
WHY NEW GRADS CHOOSE BAYADA
- 🏅 The only home care nurse residency accredited by the ANCC
- đź©ş Award-winning simulation labs (pediatrics + adult care)
- đź’Ş Hands-on, paid training and 1:1 support from day one
- 🗺️ Work close to home with flexible schedules that fit your life
- đź’¬ 24/7 clinical mentorship and real-world experience at your pace
WHO WE SERVE
Our Minnesota skilled nursing offices proudly serve local communities across the state. We have clients with open hours in Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding areas, including:
- Western Metro – Brooklyn Park, Otsego, Bloomington, Jordan and more
- Eastern Metro – Woodbury, Stillwater, Little Canada and more
- Southeast Metro – Rochester, Faribault, Winona
- St. Cloud Metro – St. Cloud, Sauk Centre, Foley and more
- Duluth & Iron Range – Duluth, Hermantown, Hibbing and more
- Moorhead
WHY YOU’LL LOVE OUR TWIN CITIES TEAM
We celebrate diversity, empower our nurses with customized training, and create a supportive, growth-minded culture for new grads.
BENEFITS INCLUDE
- Preventive Care for all employees (including PRN)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness partner
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY
- Active RN or LPN license in Minnesota (or pending licensure with NCLEX date)
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
READY TO LAUNCH YOUR NURSING CAREER WITH CONFIDENCE?
Apply now and ask your recruiter about our Live Info Sessions to learn more! SER-MN
As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates. BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.
BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in New Grad
Apply before your OPT start date is authorized
New Grad hiring cycles close months before the actual start date. Submit applications three to six months early so your offer and OPT authorization align. Waiting until your EAD arrives puts you behind most cohort deadlines.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility upfront
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, you qualify for a 24-month extension beyond standard OPT. Mentioning this early reassures employers who worry about short authorization windows and increases your chances of moving forward.
Track your 90-day unemployment limit carefully
OPT allows a maximum of 90 days of unemployment during the authorization period. If your New Grad start date is delayed or an offer falls through, document your job search activity and move quickly to avoid exceeding the threshold.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship intentions before the offer stage
New Grad programs vary widely on H-1B sponsorship. Asking late wastes time for both sides. Research the employer's track record and raise the conversation during the final interview round, not after you have a competing offer.
Confirm your employer will sign the STEM OPT I-983
STEM OPT requires your employer to submit a training plan using Form I-983 and meet E-Verify enrollment requirements. Confirm both before accepting. Some small employers are willing to hire but unprepared for the compliance obligations this involves.
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Can I work in a New Grad role while on OPT?
Yes, as long as the position is directly related to your degree field. New Grad roles in engineering, finance, consulting, and technology are common fits for OPT students. Your EAD must be valid before your start date, and your employment must remain connected to the field of study listed on your I-20.
How do I find New Grad jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the best place to start. It filters specifically for employers who are open to sponsoring or hiring international students on OPT, so you are not wasting applications on roles that will screen you out at the authorization question. Most general job boards do not filter by visa friendliness, which costs you significant time during an already compressed job search.
Does my New Grad job need to be full-time for OPT to remain valid?
Post-completion OPT requires at least 20 hours of work per week to count as qualifying employment. Most New Grad roles are full-time, so this threshold is typically met without issue. Part-time New Grad positions do satisfy OPT requirements as long as they clear the 20-hour minimum and remain related to your degree.
What happens to my OPT if my New Grad start date is delayed?
Delays count against your 90-day unemployment allowance. If your cohort start date is pushed back by four to six weeks, that time is deducted from your unemployment limit. Document your active job search throughout any gap. If the delay pushes you close to the 90-day threshold, consult your DSO about your options before the limit is reached.
Do New Grad employers typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT ends?
Sponsorship practices vary significantly. Large companies in tech, finance, and consulting with established international hiring programs are more likely to sponsor H-1B petitions for New Grad hires. Smaller employers often lack the infrastructure to manage the process. Research a company's H-1B filing history through public Labor Condition Application records before accepting an offer.
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