Travel Nurse RN Jobs for OPT Students
Travel Nurse RN jobs on OPT require active RN licensure in the placement state, which means F-1 students must complete NCLEX-RN before their OPT start date. Most assignments run 13 weeks, fitting neatly within standard OPT authorization. STEM OPT extension does not apply to nursing, so your 12-month window is firm.
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LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN Case Management for a travel nursing job in Juneau, Alaska.
ABOUT THE JOB
Specialty: Case Management
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 04/13/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel*
ABOUT LANCESOFT
Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job. Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for. LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.
BENEFITS
Weekly pay
Medical benefits
INTRODUCTION
LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN Case Management for a travel nursing job in Juneau, Alaska.
ABOUT THE JOB
Specialty: Case Management
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 04/13/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel*
ABOUT LANCESOFT
Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job. Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for. LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.
BENEFITS
Weekly pay
Medical benefits
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Travel Nurse RN
Secure your RN license before OPT begins
State nursing boards can take 6 to 12 weeks to process applications after NCLEX-RN. Start the licensure application in your target state immediately after graduation so your license is active on your OPT start date.
Understand the 13-week assignment cycle
Travel nurse contracts typically run 13 weeks. Map your remaining OPT time before accepting an assignment to confirm you can complete the full contract without your work authorization lapsing mid-placement.
Apply for Nurse Compact License if eligible
If your primary state of residence participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, one license covers 40-plus states. This dramatically widens your assignment options without filing separate licensure applications in every new state.
Report employer changes to your DSO promptly
Each new travel assignment with a different staffing agency counts as an employer change under OPT rules. Notify your Designated School Official within 10 days of starting with any new agency to keep your SEVIS record current.
Track your 90-day unemployment limit carefully
Gaps between travel nursing assignments count toward your OPT unemployment limit. Keep documentation of assignment end dates and new contract start dates, and pursue your next placement before the current one ends.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as travel nurses in the United States?
Yes, F-1 students with active OPT authorization can work as travel nurses, provided they hold a valid RN license in the state where each assignment is located. Your OPT EAD card serves as your work authorization document. Each new staffing agency must be reported to your DSO as an employer update in SEVIS.
Does nursing qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension?
No. Nursing is classified under CIP code 51.3801, which is not on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. F-1 nursing graduates receive the standard 12-month OPT period only. Planning your post-OPT visa pathway, such as H-1B sponsorship through your staffing agency, should begin well before your OPT expires.
How do travel nursing assignment gaps affect my OPT unemployment limit?
Any day between assignments when you are not employed counts as an unemployment day under OPT rules. F-1 students on post-completion OPT may not accumulate more than 90 unemployment days. Back-to-back 13-week contracts with minimal gaps is the safest approach. Overlapping your job search with your current assignment end date reduces the risk of exceeding the limit.
Where can I find travel nurse RN jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored candidates, so every listing is filtered for work authorization compatibility. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you browse travel nurse roles at agencies that actively hire international candidates, saving time you would otherwise spend screening general job postings for OPT eligibility.
Do I need a new EAD or updated work authorization for each travel nursing assignment?
No. Your existing OPT EAD remains valid for the duration of the authorized period regardless of how many assignments or agencies you work with. What changes with each new agency is your SEVIS employer record, not your EAD. Report each new staffing agency to your DSO within 10 days of starting the assignment.
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