OPT Triage Registered Nurse Jobs
Triage registered nurse jobs are available to F-1 OPT students who hold a valid RN license in the state where they'll work. Most roles qualify under the 29-month STEM OPT extension when your nursing degree is from a STEM-designated program. Employers typically require active licensure before your start date.
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Baptist Health Medical Group
Registered Nurse
Louisville Cardiology
Louisville and LaGrange area
Full Time/First Shift
The Registered Nurse implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. She honors patients' mind, body and spirit by respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of each individual. Nursing practices are based on evidence and current research as well as hospital and department policies and procedures, regulatory standards and professional guidelines. Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking and creativity. Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines. The Registered Nurse is an exemplar for compassion, acceptance, respect and empathy honoring nursing as a distinct discipline and supporting an environment focused on healing and wellness.
Essential Duties:
- Provides general patient care and education while collaborating with Physicians and other healthcare team members to deliver safe and effective patient care. Functions effectively in emergency situations.
- Summarizes the status of patients by giving a pertinent and concise report to other care providers as indicated by patient condition.
- Individualizes treatment care plans for each patient for review and approval by physicians on date of treatment and prioritizes and implements physician orders.
- Provides patient care according to appropriate policy and procedure as well as oncology nursing guidelines.
- Maintains knowledge of chemotherapy drugs and accepted treatment plans and builds and updates chemotherapy care plans based on physicians’ orders.
- Monitors adherence with treatment plans and communicates with specialty pharmacies or oral chemo clinic pharmacists for oral chemotherapy.
- Completes prescription refills within the scope of the certification for this position.
- Obtains pre-authorization of medications as required.
- Coordinates lab work and any specific additional required testing.
- Triages patient phone calls and ensures calls are addressed appropriately to avoid delay of care.
Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required:
- Associate Degree in Nursing or higher from an accredited school.
- Active/unrestricted RN licensure in Kentucky or state of location of the practice.
- Must maintain an active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Previous experience in chemotherapy administration or outpatient infusion preferred.
RN, Registered Nurse, Cardiology
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Job Description:
Baptist Health Medical Group
Registered Nurse
Louisville Cardiology
Louisville and LaGrange area
Full Time/First Shift
The Registered Nurse implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. She honors patients' mind, body and spirit by respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of each individual. Nursing practices are based on evidence and current research as well as hospital and department policies and procedures, regulatory standards and professional guidelines. Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking and creativity. Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines. The Registered Nurse is an exemplar for compassion, acceptance, respect and empathy honoring nursing as a distinct discipline and supporting an environment focused on healing and wellness.
Essential Duties:
- Provides general patient care and education while collaborating with Physicians and other healthcare team members to deliver safe and effective patient care. Functions effectively in emergency situations.
- Summarizes the status of patients by giving a pertinent and concise report to other care providers as indicated by patient condition.
- Individualizes treatment care plans for each patient for review and approval by physicians on date of treatment and prioritizes and implements physician orders.
- Provides patient care according to appropriate policy and procedure as well as oncology nursing guidelines.
- Maintains knowledge of chemotherapy drugs and accepted treatment plans and builds and updates chemotherapy care plans based on physicians’ orders.
- Monitors adherence with treatment plans and communicates with specialty pharmacies or oral chemo clinic pharmacists for oral chemotherapy.
- Completes prescription refills within the scope of the certification for this position.
- Obtains pre-authorization of medications as required.
- Coordinates lab work and any specific additional required testing.
- Triages patient phone calls and ensures calls are addressed appropriately to avoid delay of care.
Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required:
- Associate Degree in Nursing or higher from an accredited school.
- Active/unrestricted RN licensure in Kentucky or state of location of the practice.
- Must maintain an active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Previous experience in chemotherapy administration or outpatient infusion preferred.
RN, Registered Nurse, Cardiology
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Triage Registered Nurse
Verify your state RN license before applying
Triage RN roles require an active, unrestricted license in the state where you'll work. Start the licensing process early because endorsement from another state can take six to twelve weeks, which may affect your OPT start date.
Confirm your STEM OPT eligibility before interviews
Nursing programs with a STEM-designated CIP code qualify for the 29-month STEM OPT extension. Verify your program's designation with your DSO before interviews so you can accurately tell employers how long you're authorized to work.
Apply to health systems with structured OPT hiring programs
Large hospital networks and urgent care groups hire OPT students more consistently than smaller clinics. These employers have HR teams familiar with EAD verification and E-Verify requirements, which reduces delays in the onboarding process for international nurses.
Address your work authorization timeline proactively
Hiring managers often worry about gaps between OPT expiration and H-1B visa approval. Prepare a clear explanation of your remaining OPT validity, STEM extension eligibility, and cap-gap protection so employers understand your uninterrupted authorization period.
Highlight triage-specific certifications on your application
Certifications such as CEN, ACLS, and TNCC signal clinical readiness for high-acuity triage settings. Employers sponsoring OPT nurses want to minimize training time, so relevant credentials make your application materially stronger during the screening process.
Target employers already filing H-1B petitions for nurses
An employer willing to support your OPT today is far more likely to sponsor your H-1B later. Look for hospitals and health systems that have a documented history of filing H-1B petitions for registered nurses in triage and emergency settings.
Triage Registered Nurse OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as triage registered nurses in the United States?
Yes, as long as you hold a valid RN license in the state where you'll be employed and your EAD is active. Triage RN roles at hospitals, urgent care centers, and telehealth platforms all fall within the nursing field that your OPT work authorization covers. You must work in a position directly related to your degree program, which registered nursing roles satisfy.
Does a nursing degree qualify for the 29-month STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your specific program's CIP code. Some nursing programs, particularly those with a strong biomedical or health informatics focus, carry STEM-designated CIP codes that qualify for the 29-month extension. Others do not. Check with your designated school official before assuming you qualify. If your program is not STEM-designated, your standard OPT period is 12 months.
What documents do triage RN employers typically verify for OPT students?
Employers will verify your EAD card, your I-20 with OPT authorization noted, your valid F-1 visa, and your state RN license. Most healthcare employers are enrolled in E-Verify and will run your documents through that system during onboarding. Keep digital and physical copies of all documents readily available, as healthcare HR teams often request them before your first shift.
How do I find triage registered nurse jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by visa sponsorship openness, so you can identify triage RN roles at employers already familiar with OPT authorization. Searching general job boards often surfaces roles where recruiters are unfamiliar with EAD requirements, which adds friction to the hiring process and can cost you time you may not have.
What happens to my work authorization if my OPT expires while waiting for H-1B approval?
If your employer files your H-1B petition before your OPT expires, you're protected by cap-gap, which automatically extends your F-1 status and work authorization until October 1 of the fiscal year when the H-1B takes effect. This is critical for triage RN roles that require uninterrupted employment. Your DSO can provide a cap-gap I-20 to give to your employer as documentation.