Healthcare OPT Jobs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is one of the strongest states for healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship, anchored by world-renowned employers like Mass General Brigham, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Boston Children's Hospital. The Greater Boston area, Worcester, and Springfield each have active hiring markets for international students in clinical, research, and health technology roles.
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Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), a Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence is looking for a medical inpatient Registered Nurse to join our team in Springfield, MA!
At Baystate Health, RN means more. It stands for our deep respect for nursing professional practice that is essential to our mission. It also stands for Baystate’s many opportunities for growth and learning in the region’s only academic medical center and within our community hospitals, and it stands for our commitment to taking care of all those in the community who need us.
Our medical unit offers elbow-to-elbow support and comes fully equipped to help you do what YOU do best, provide for our patients!
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
- Unit Springfield 6400 serves a wide variety of patients aged 22 to 100+ with common diagnoses that may include: acute or chronic conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, infections processes, behavioral health, neurological & circulatory impairment, kidney disease, and diabetes.
- The unit has 32 beds, 16 semi-private rooms, and they have completed several nurse driven change projects including activity/mobility tool, acuity based assignments, capacity management workflow, and foley utilization.
- The Manager is dedicated to professional growth and the nursing model of care, and the unit has a close partnership with Physician Medical Director.
- We provide supportive, individualized, and tailored orientation.
SCHEDULE:
- Full-time, night shift (7p-730a) – (3) 12 hour shifts
- Every other weekend, rotating holidays
- Location: Baystate Medical Center Springfield
THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!
- Excellent Compensation
- High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
- Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
- Certification and continuing education reimbursement
- 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
- Life insurance
- Free money coach advice from a certified professional
- Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to: gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
- Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
QUALIFICATIONS
- Successfully passed Board of Registration in Nursing Examination and is licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification required.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year RN experience required.
- Education: AND required; BSN preferred.
We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.
Education:
Diploma in Nursing (Required)
Certifications:
Basic Life Support – American Heart Association, Registered Nurse – State of Massachusetts
Compensation
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum
$41.82 – $54.06 – $66.30
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
INTRODUCTION
Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), a Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence is looking for a medical inpatient Registered Nurse to join our team in Springfield, MA!
At Baystate Health, RN means more. It stands for our deep respect for nursing professional practice that is essential to our mission. It also stands for Baystate’s many opportunities for growth and learning in the region’s only academic medical center and within our community hospitals, and it stands for our commitment to taking care of all those in the community who need us.
Our medical unit offers elbow-to-elbow support and comes fully equipped to help you do what YOU do best, provide for our patients!
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
- Unit Springfield 6400 serves a wide variety of patients aged 22 to 100+ with common diagnoses that may include: acute or chronic conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, infections processes, behavioral health, neurological & circulatory impairment, kidney disease, and diabetes.
- The unit has 32 beds, 16 semi-private rooms, and they have completed several nurse driven change projects including activity/mobility tool, acuity based assignments, capacity management workflow, and foley utilization.
- The Manager is dedicated to professional growth and the nursing model of care, and the unit has a close partnership with Physician Medical Director.
- We provide supportive, individualized, and tailored orientation.
SCHEDULE:
- Full-time, night shift (7p-730a) – (3) 12 hour shifts
- Every other weekend, rotating holidays
- Location: Baystate Medical Center Springfield
THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!
- Excellent Compensation
- High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
- Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
- Certification and continuing education reimbursement
- 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
- Life insurance
- Free money coach advice from a certified professional
- Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to: gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
- Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
QUALIFICATIONS
- Successfully passed Board of Registration in Nursing Examination and is licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification required.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year RN experience required.
- Education: AND required; BSN preferred.
We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.
Education:
Diploma in Nursing (Required)
Certifications:
Basic Life Support – American Heart Association, Registered Nurse – State of Massachusetts
Compensation
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum
$41.82 – $54.06 – $66.30
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Which healthcare companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Massachusetts?
Several major Massachusetts healthcare employers have a track record of hiring F-1 OPT candidates, including Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, UMass Memorial Health, Tufts Medicine, and Boston Children's Hospital. Biotech and health technology companies in the Kendall Square corridor, such as those in the broader Boston life sciences cluster, also regularly bring on OPT workers in research and analytics roles.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Boston and Cambridge hold the highest concentration of healthcare F-1 OPT opportunities, driven by the density of academic medical centers, hospitals, and life sciences firms. Worcester is a strong secondary market, home to UMass Chan Medical School and UMass Memorial Health. Springfield and Lowell also have regional hospital systems that periodically hire international students, particularly for health informatics and administrative roles.
What types of healthcare roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Massachusetts?
F-1 OPT work must be directly related to your field of study. In healthcare, that commonly includes roles in health informatics, clinical research coordination, public health analysis, biomedical research, healthcare administration, and medical data analytics. Licensed clinical roles such as physician or registered nurse generally require separate credentialing and are less commonly filled through OPT. Roles at hospital research departments and biotech firms tend to align most consistently with degree requirements.
How do I find healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students seeking OPT-eligible roles and filters jobs by visa type, state, and industry. For healthcare F-1 OPT jobs in Massachusetts, you can search within the platform for positions at hospitals, research institutions, and health technology companies across Greater Boston, Worcester, and beyond. Migrate Mate surfaces employers that have actively sponsored international candidates, saving you time screening postings that won't work for your status.
Are there any Massachusetts-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in healthcare?
Massachusetts has a strong life sciences and academic medicine sector, which creates OPT-friendly hiring patterns, but the state's healthcare workforce rules add a layer of complexity. Many clinical roles require Massachusetts state licensure, which is separate from and not resolved by OPT authorization. International students should prioritize research, informatics, and administrative tracks where degree alignment is clearer. OPT has a 14-month period for most students, or up to 36 months for STEM-designated programs, so confirming your program's STEM eligibility early matters.