Healthcare OPT Jobs in Colorado
Colorado's healthcare sector spans major hospital systems like UCHealth, SCL Health, and Children's Hospital Colorado, with strong hiring in Denver, Aurora, and Colorado Springs. F-1 OPT candidates in clinical, research, and health informatics roles can find employers willing to sponsor, though availability varies by role, facility size, and your OPT timeline.
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Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora
Department: CT ICU
Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Day and Night Rotation
Pay: $35.29 - $54.71 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years experience.
- State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
- 6 months nursing (RN) experience.
- BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.
- BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
At UCHealth, We Improve Lives
Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):
- Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process
- Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
- Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice
- Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
- Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
- Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care
ICU Fellowship: For those experienced nurses who are new to Critical Care, we offer a four-phased orientation that is based on AACN's ECCO® (Essentials of Critical Care Orientation) resources and includes simulation based innovation, blocked learning in a multi-system approach, usage of an electronic orientation tracker and knowledge verification at each orientation stage. The program pivots on novice to expert theory and adult learning styles to support critical care competency.
ICU:
- Direct care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a technically complex environment
- AACN's Synergy Model and various specialty certification standards are included in evidence based care models for the ICU
- Clinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation.
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.
Recognition
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
- Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
- Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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Search Healthcare Jobs in ColoradoHealthcare OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
Which healthcare companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Colorado?
Large hospital systems and integrated health networks are the most consistent sponsors. UCHealth, SCL Health (now Intermountain Health), Children's Hospital Colorado, Denver Health, and HealthONE have all hired international candidates in technical and clinical support roles. Research institutions affiliated with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus also actively hire OPT workers in life sciences and health informatics positions.
Which cities in Colorado have the most healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Denver and Aurora account for the highest concentration of healthcare F-1 OPT opportunities, largely because the Anschutz Medical Campus and multiple major hospital systems are based there. Colorado Springs has a growing hospital presence through UCHealth and Centura Health. Boulder attracts health tech and bioscience roles tied to its research community. Smaller markets like Fort Collins have fewer openings but some university-affiliated health positions.
What types of healthcare roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that require specialized degrees tend to generate the most OPT sponsorship activity. Health informatics analysts, biomedical engineers, clinical research coordinators, data analysts in population health, and public health specialists are commonly filled by OPT holders. Direct patient care roles often require state licensure, which can create additional timelines that intersect with OPT validity windows, so candidates in those fields should factor in licensing lead time.
How do I find healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Colorado?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for F-1 OPT eligibility, so you can search Colorado healthcare roles without sorting through positions that won't consider international candidates. Focus your search on health systems in the Denver metro and Anschutz corridor, and prioritize roles in health informatics, research coordination, and biomedical fields where OPT sponsorship is more common. Migrate Mate updates listings regularly, which matters when your OPT window is limited.
Are there any Colorado-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in healthcare?
Colorado's healthcare hiring is heavily concentrated around the Anschutz Medical Campus, which means many employers are research-affiliated and familiar with hiring international graduates. STEM OPT extension eligibility is worth understanding early if your degree falls under a qualifying CIP code, since it can extend your authorized work period to 36 months. Colorado also has an active health tech sector in Denver where OPT-eligible roles in digital health and clinical data are growing.