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Registered Nurse jobs on OPT are available, but sponsorship adds a layer of complexity most employers don't advertise upfront. Hospitals and health systems that sponsor typically file H-1B visa or EB-3 petitions. Your 12-month OPT window, with a possible 24-month STEM extension if your nursing degree qualifies, determines how much runway you have to secure a long-term visa.
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Registered Nurse III - East Texas
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
College Of Nursing
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Crockett, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Registered Nurse III, under general supervision, provides comprehensive nursing services such as patient care, evaluations, and treatment to students, faculty, staff, and community members and families participating in the East Texas Nursing Mobile Clinic program. Operates and maintains the Mobile Clinic, which includes inventory and requisition of medical supplies, medications, and equipment.
What you need to know
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Other Requirements and Factors: May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Depending upon the nature of your position, you may be required to receive immunizations (excluding COVID and Flu).
Required Education and Experience:
- Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Four years of clinical nursing experience
Required Licenses and Certifications:
- Texas RN license in good standing
- Current BLS certification
- State of Texas class 'C' vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
- Knowledge of standard nursing procedures and techniques
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to use and manage an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- Bilingual in English/Spanish
- Experience with electronic health records (eCW preferred)
Responsibilities:
Comprehensive Nursing Services
- Provides direct patient care, patient evaluations, and treatment in accordance with Professional Nursing Standards
- Maintains the highest standards of nursing practice
- Participates in reflective practice
- Provides comprehensive nursing services to patients participating in the East Texas Mobile Clinic in accordance with professional nursing standards
- Provides preventative education to patients as needed
- Uses the health care team approach to provide triage of patients, physical assessments, and treatments, including the administration of medication and therapy as directed
- Drives to schools and homes of patients participating in the clinic in order to provide vital services in a University vehicle
- Operates and maintains the clinic, which includes maintaining inventory and requisition of medical supplies, medications, and equipment
- Maintains sterilization of instruments/supplies
- Maintains and monitors patient records, assesses health care needs, and provides patient education
Reporting and Monitoring
- Evaluates and reports patient progress
- Visits, monitors, tracks, and reports patient data
Program and Individual Development
- Serves as a key member of the school-based East Texas Mobile Clinic team
- Participates in community coalition
- Engages in program team meetings
- Promotes the Texas A&M program via marketing and outreach efforts at local and regional levels
- Completes required trainings and participates in professional development
- Fills in for others and performs other duties as assigned to assist other team members
Why Texas A& M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Job Title
Registered Nurse III - East Texas
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
College Of Nursing
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Crockett, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Registered Nurse III, under general supervision, provides comprehensive nursing services such as patient care, evaluations, and treatment to students, faculty, staff, and community members and families participating in the East Texas Nursing Mobile Clinic program. Operates and maintains the Mobile Clinic, which includes inventory and requisition of medical supplies, medications, and equipment.
What you need to know
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Other Requirements and Factors: May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Depending upon the nature of your position, you may be required to receive immunizations (excluding COVID and Flu).
Required Education and Experience:
- Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Four years of clinical nursing experience
Required Licenses and Certifications:
- Texas RN license in good standing
- Current BLS certification
- State of Texas class 'C' vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
- Knowledge of standard nursing procedures and techniques
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to use and manage an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- Bilingual in English/Spanish
- Experience with electronic health records (eCW preferred)
Responsibilities:
Comprehensive Nursing Services
- Provides direct patient care, patient evaluations, and treatment in accordance with Professional Nursing Standards
- Maintains the highest standards of nursing practice
- Participates in reflective practice
- Provides comprehensive nursing services to patients participating in the East Texas Mobile Clinic in accordance with professional nursing standards
- Provides preventative education to patients as needed
- Uses the health care team approach to provide triage of patients, physical assessments, and treatments, including the administration of medication and therapy as directed
- Drives to schools and homes of patients participating in the clinic in order to provide vital services in a University vehicle
- Operates and maintains the clinic, which includes maintaining inventory and requisition of medical supplies, medications, and equipment
- Maintains sterilization of instruments/supplies
- Maintains and monitors patient records, assesses health care needs, and provides patient education
Reporting and Monitoring
- Evaluates and reports patient progress
- Visits, monitors, tracks, and reports patient data
Program and Individual Development
- Serves as a key member of the school-based East Texas Mobile Clinic team
- Participates in community coalition
- Engages in program team meetings
- Promotes the Texas A&M program via marketing and outreach efforts at local and regional levels
- Completes required trainings and participates in professional development
- Fills in for others and performs other duties as assigned to assist other team members
Why Texas A& M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Registered Nurse
Target hospital systems, not small clinics
Large hospital networks like academic medical centers and multi-state health systems have dedicated HR and immigration teams. They sponsor far more consistently than independent clinics or small outpatient practices, which rarely have the infrastructure to manage visa petitions.
Check NCLEX licensure requirements by state early
You must hold an active RN license in the state where you'll work. Licensing timelines vary by state and can take weeks. Apply for your license immediately after graduation so it doesn't delay your OPT start date or a pending job offer.
Ask explicitly about H-1B sponsorship during interviews
Don't assume sponsorship is available because a hospital is large. Ask HR directly whether they have sponsored H-1B visa petitions for nurses before and whether they cover attorney and filing fees. This saves weeks of pursuing roles that won't work out.
Understand the EB-3 pathway for nurses
Many hospital employers sponsor nurses through the EB-3 green card route rather than H-1B. This involves PERM labor certification and takes longer, but it leads directly to permanent residence. Ask whether the employer offers this track alongside or instead of H-1B.
Use your OPT period to build specialized experience
ICU, ER, and OR nurses are harder to find than general med-surg nurses. Employers are more motivated to sponsor candidates with in-demand specializations. Using your OPT period in a high-acuity unit strengthens your sponsorship case significantly.
Confirm your nursing degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Not all nursing programs are classified under STEM CIP codes. Check with your DSO whether your specific degree qualifies for the 24-month STEM extension. If it does, you have up to three years total to secure long-term sponsorship from an employer.
Registered Nurse OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Registered Nurse on OPT without an H-1B sponsor?
Yes, you can work as an RN on OPT without an H-1B sponsor, but only for the duration of your OPT authorization, typically 12 months. To stay in the U.S. and continue working after OPT expires, you'll need an employer to sponsor a nonimmigrant visa like H-1B or begin an immigrant visa process like EB-3. Hospitals that hire OPT nurses often have sponsorship pathways already in place.
Does a nursing degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on the CIP code assigned to your specific nursing program. Some nursing degrees, particularly those in biomedical science or health informatics concentrations, qualify. Traditional BSN programs often do not. Confirm with your Designated School Official before assuming you have 36 months total. If you qualify, the STEM extension gives you significantly more time to find a sponsoring employer.
Where can I find Registered Nurse jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship availability, so you can focus on hospitals and health systems that have a track record of sponsoring. Searching general job boards wastes time on roles that won't lead to long-term status. Migrate Mate surfaces RN roles where sponsorship is confirmed or strongly indicated.
Do I need a U.S. nursing license before I can start working on OPT?
Yes. You must hold an active RN license issued by the state where you'll be employed before you can legally practice as a nurse. OPT work authorization alone is not sufficient. Licensing requires passing the NCLEX-RN exam and meeting each state's application requirements, which can take four to eight weeks or longer. Start the licensing process immediately after graduation.
Is nursing classified as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
USCIS has historically scrutinized H-1B petitions for RN roles because nursing doesn't always meet the specialty occupation standard, which requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field as a minimum requirement for the position. Some employers successfully petition by emphasizing advanced clinical settings or specialized units. BSN-level nurses in roles requiring that specific degree have a stronger case than generalist positions. An immigration attorney experienced in healthcare is essential here.