Telemetry RN Jobs for OPT Students
Telemetry RN jobs are available to F-1 OPT students who hold an active RN license and a nursing degree from a U.S.-accredited program. Most roles require BLS and ACLS certification. Your OPT authorization must be in a field directly related to your nursing degree, and 24-month STEM OPT extension does not apply to nursing.
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Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.
At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:
Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
Family-focused benefits
Wellness incentives
* Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs...and more!
DESCRIPTION
Job Summary: Regarded as clinical expert and role model in application of the nursing process and evidence-based practice to manage the complex care needs of specific patient populations. Serves as a resource person to physicians, nurses, patients, and family members. Applies principles of adult learning to plan and conduct educational sessions to promote staff development, student competence, and positive patient/family outcomes. Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example. Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience. Is recognized as an expert clinician and a leader within their area of specialty. Completes employee conference, risk management and unit management reports within specified time frames.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Staff and Preceptor Education/Development:
2. Applies principles of adult learning to plan and conduct educational sessions to promote staff development, student competence, and positive patient/family outcomes.
3. Demonstrates proficiency in teaching and precepting skills.
4. Facilitates development of unit preceptors including effective delegation and interpersonal skills.
5. Assists with the development of staff portfolios.
6. Assists the CNS and Unit Director to conduct annual educational needs assessment.
7. Based on needs assessments, assists CNS and UD to provide assurance that staff have opportunities to acquire necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to fulfill role expectations.
8. Coordinates unit based clinical orientation program for new staff, students and preceptors.
9. Works with preceptors to individualize unit orientation.
10. Assists departmental or unit teams in the developing annual competency checklists.
11. Under direction of the CNS and Unit Director, assists with meeting the education and training needs of staff.
12. Assists with the development of clinical leadership and critical thinking skills in others.
13. Mentors new existing staff by sharing knowledge, skills and departmental processes.
Operational, Quality, and Compliance:
1. Identifies the need for revision and evaluates the effectiveness of operational forms.
2. Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes.
3. Role models time management skills through example.
4. Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit.
5. Remains informed of innovative clinical trends through benchmarking and evidence-based practice.
6. Assumes a staff level leadership and resource role with the interdisciplinary team.
7. Contributes to evaluating the use of resources and to cost containment activities.
8. Respects and maintains confidential information.
Patient/Family Education and Communication:
1. Under direction of the CNS and UD, integrates patient/family education activities into unit based staff development and continuing education programs.
2. Collaborates with management and patient/family advisory council to develop standardized teaching materials for patient and family learning needs.
3. Models effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
4. Effectively elicits integrates cultural beliefs and values from patients and integrates these into overall patient management and education.
5. Utilizes patient and staff satisfaction feedback as a factor in designing refining and revising education programs.
6. Demonstrates and role models effective communication skills.
COMMITMENTS:
1. Meets all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
2. Achieves points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum required:
Education - Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Experience - 2 years of recent nursing experience AND a minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of concentration.
Licensure - A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
Certification -
1. BLS certification
2. ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire
3. Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty
4. Must complete UNE criteria requirements within nine (9) months of promotion or hire, including completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC#6488.
5. If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees in role prior to 11/09/2025 will have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status
PLAN:
1. Meets all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
2. Completion of VIP or EBP Project.
3. Achieves points/electives and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.
4. Completion of formal preceptor training workshop.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education - MSN or DNP
Certification - Nursing certification.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium)
20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste, Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
INTRODUCTION
Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.
At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:
Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
Family-focused benefits
Wellness incentives
* Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs...and more!
DESCRIPTION
Job Summary: Regarded as clinical expert and role model in application of the nursing process and evidence-based practice to manage the complex care needs of specific patient populations. Serves as a resource person to physicians, nurses, patients, and family members. Applies principles of adult learning to plan and conduct educational sessions to promote staff development, student competence, and positive patient/family outcomes. Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example. Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience. Is recognized as an expert clinician and a leader within their area of specialty. Completes employee conference, risk management and unit management reports within specified time frames.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Staff and Preceptor Education/Development:
2. Applies principles of adult learning to plan and conduct educational sessions to promote staff development, student competence, and positive patient/family outcomes.
3. Demonstrates proficiency in teaching and precepting skills.
4. Facilitates development of unit preceptors including effective delegation and interpersonal skills.
5. Assists with the development of staff portfolios.
6. Assists the CNS and Unit Director to conduct annual educational needs assessment.
7. Based on needs assessments, assists CNS and UD to provide assurance that staff have opportunities to acquire necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to fulfill role expectations.
8. Coordinates unit based clinical orientation program for new staff, students and preceptors.
9. Works with preceptors to individualize unit orientation.
10. Assists departmental or unit teams in the developing annual competency checklists.
11. Under direction of the CNS and Unit Director, assists with meeting the education and training needs of staff.
12. Assists with the development of clinical leadership and critical thinking skills in others.
13. Mentors new existing staff by sharing knowledge, skills and departmental processes.
Operational, Quality, and Compliance:
1. Identifies the need for revision and evaluates the effectiveness of operational forms.
2. Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes.
3. Role models time management skills through example.
4. Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit.
5. Remains informed of innovative clinical trends through benchmarking and evidence-based practice.
6. Assumes a staff level leadership and resource role with the interdisciplinary team.
7. Contributes to evaluating the use of resources and to cost containment activities.
8. Respects and maintains confidential information.
Patient/Family Education and Communication:
1. Under direction of the CNS and UD, integrates patient/family education activities into unit based staff development and continuing education programs.
2. Collaborates with management and patient/family advisory council to develop standardized teaching materials for patient and family learning needs.
3. Models effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
4. Effectively elicits integrates cultural beliefs and values from patients and integrates these into overall patient management and education.
5. Utilizes patient and staff satisfaction feedback as a factor in designing refining and revising education programs.
6. Demonstrates and role models effective communication skills.
COMMITMENTS:
1. Meets all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
2. Achieves points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum required:
Education - Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Experience - 2 years of recent nursing experience AND a minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of concentration.
Licensure - A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
Certification -
1. BLS certification
2. ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire
3. Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty
4. Must complete UNE criteria requirements within nine (9) months of promotion or hire, including completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC#6488.
5. If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees in role prior to 11/09/2025 will have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status
PLAN:
1. Meets all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
2. Completion of VIP or EBP Project.
3. Achieves points/electives and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.
4. Completion of formal preceptor training workshop.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education - MSN or DNP
Certification - Nursing certification.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium)
20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste, Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Telemetry RN
Verify your OPT is authorized for nursing
Your OPT must be tied to your nursing degree CIP code. Telemetry RN roles qualify as directly related employment. Confirm your EAD lists the correct start date before accepting any offer, as working before it is valid violates your status.
Secure your RN license before applying
Most telemetry units require an active state RN license, not just an ATT letter. Pass NCLEX and obtain licensure before applying. Some hospitals will extend conditional offers while you wait, but most expect licensure at the time of hire.
Target hospitals with established OPT hiring processes
Large health systems and academic medical centers hire OPT students more frequently than community hospitals. They have HR teams familiar with EAD verification and I-9 compliance, which reduces delays and misunderstandings during the onboarding process.
Apply early relative to your OPT start date
Hospital credentialing and onboarding can take four to eight weeks. Start applying at least two months before your OPT authorization begins so your employment start date aligns with your EAD. Late applications risk a gap in authorized employment.
Understand the 90-day unemployment limit strictly
OPT allows a maximum of 90 days of unemployment. Telemetry RN hiring timelines can be long due to credentialing. Track your unemployed days carefully and pursue per diem or float pool roles if your primary job search extends unexpectedly.
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Can F-1 OPT students work as Telemetry RNs in the United States?
Yes, Telemetry RN roles qualify as directly related employment for nursing graduates on OPT. Your EAD must be active and your job must fall within your degree's field. A nursing degree from a U.S.-accredited program and an active state RN license are both required before starting work.
Does the 24-month STEM OPT extension apply to Telemetry RN jobs?
No. Nursing degree programs are not classified under STEM CIP codes, so Telemetry RN roles do not qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Nursing graduates receive the standard 12-month OPT period. Planning your H-1B or other visa sponsorship timeline from day one is important given this limitation.
How can I find Telemetry RN jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Many hospitals do not explicitly advertise OPT eligibility in job postings, which makes it difficult to filter by work authorization status on general job boards. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces Telemetry RN opportunities from employers open to candidates on work authorization, saving you significant time in your search.
What certifications do Telemetry RN employers typically require from OPT candidates?
Most telemetry units require current BLS certification at minimum, with ACLS certification strongly preferred or required. Some hospitals also expect Basic Arrhythmia or cardiac monitoring certification. Having these completed before you apply strengthens your candidacy and avoids delays during hospital credentialing, which can otherwise slow your OPT employment start.
Can a Telemetry RN employer sponsor me for an H-1B visa after my OPT ends?
Registered nursing roles can qualify for H-1B sponsorship if the position meets the specialty occupation standard, which requires a specific bachelor's degree in nursing. Many large hospital systems have sponsored RNs for H-1B visas. Ask directly during the interview process, as sponsorship policies vary widely between health systems and community hospitals.
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