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There are 677+ new grad positions currently offering visa sponsorship in the United States. The most common visa types for these roles include H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT. Top hiring companies include Cleveland Clinic, Walmart, & BAYADA Home Health Care, among others. Salaries for sponsored positions range from $27K – $34K.
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INTRODUCTION
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Hillcrest Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Hillcrest Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Hillcrest Hospital’s 3 West Tower Unit is known for their outstanding communication skills and top-quality patient care. This unit cares for adult and geriatric patients undergoing general, pancreatic/liver, and urology surgeries. As a New Grad Registered Nurse (RN), you will participate in a year-long residency program, customized to fit you, your needs and your pace, where you will provide direct nursing care, be paired with a coach that guides you toward success, develop clinical judgement, cultivate excellent communication skills and acquire complex nursing skills.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
- Is committed to life-long learning.
- Wants to develop excellent critical thinking skills.
- Wants to be a critical care nurse.
- Thrives in a team environment.
- Provides care with compassion and empathy.
HOW YOU’LL BENEFIT
- Professional growth through our one-year, accredited Nurse Residency program, with nine tailored tracks, including online modules, simulation lab and hands-on training
- Take advantage of industry leading benefits, including our RN Loan Repayment program, which helps pay off student debt, and our Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career. And if you’re relocating to join us, you could be eligible for relocation assistance.
- Our Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being sets caregiver safety as a priority, identifying, reporting and responding to incidents and providing safety resources.
A caregiver in this position works day/night rotation from 7: 00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. with every other weekend and holiday requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Participate in a residency core curriculum based on individual learning needs.
- Provide direct nursing care alongside a success coach.
- Establish and/or revise priorities for patient care (acuity of need, patient preference and resource availability).
- Respond to data indicating risk to patients’ health and initiate action to correct, reduce or prevent risk.
- Seek supervision, consultation and assistance when unable to perform safely and independently.
- Document in patients’ medical records.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
- New grad or less than one year RN work experience or if experience RN moving from non-inpatient to acute direct care clinical inpatient setting with less than one year current acute direct patient care RN experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)
Physical Requirements:
- Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
- Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
- Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
- Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
PAY RANGE
- Minimum hourly: $33.50
- Maximum hourly: $53.60
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

How to Get Visa Sponsorship in New Grad
Use campus recruiting as your primary sponsorship channel
Large companies that participate in campus recruiting at your university have already budgeted for international hires and have standardized their sponsorship processes. These structured pipelines - including career fairs, on-campus interviews, and rotational programs - are the highest-probability path to sponsorship for new graduates.
Maximize your STEM OPT runway if eligible
STEM-designated degrees provide up to 36 months of post-graduation work authorization through OPT and STEM OPT. This extended period allows you to prove your value to an employer, attempt the H-1B lottery up to three times, and build professional experience that strengthens your long-term immigration case.
Apply to rotational and leadership development programs
Programs at companies like Google, Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson, General Electric, and Capital One are designed for new graduates and commonly include visa sponsorship. These multi-year programs provide structured career development and give the employer a clear framework for transitioning you from OPT to H-1B status.
Build relationships with employers during internships
An internship or co-op with a company during your studies is the strongest predictor of receiving a full-time sponsored offer. Employers who have already invested in training you and observed your work firsthand are significantly more likely to sponsor your visa than companies hiring you for the first time.
Don't limit your geography to major tech hubs
While Silicon Valley, New York, and Seattle have the most sponsorship-eligible companies, employers in cities like Minneapolis, Atlanta, Dallas, and Denver face less competition for international talent. Large corporations headquartered in mid-sized cities, such as Target (Minneapolis), UPS (Atlanta), or Lockheed Martin (Bethesda), may offer faster hiring timelines and less competitive applicant pools.
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How do new graduates find visa sponsorship jobs in the U.S.?
The most reliable pathway is through campus recruiting at your university, where employers who regularly sponsor international graduates participate in job fairs, information sessions, and on-campus interviews. Use your university's career center to identify employers with international hiring track records. Additionally, focus on industries with high sponsorship rates: technology, consulting, finance, engineering, and healthcare are the most active sponsors of new graduates.
When should I start looking for sponsorship-eligible jobs as a new grad?
Begin your job search at least nine to twelve months before graduation. Many large employers make offers during fall recruiting season for positions starting the following summer or fall. The H-1B registration period typically opens in early March, so employers need time to interview, extend offers, and prepare sponsorship paperwork well before this deadline.
Does my major affect my chances of getting sponsored as a new graduate?
Significantly. STEM majors (engineering, computer science, data science, mathematics) have the highest sponsorship rates and qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Business majors in finance and accounting also have strong sponsorship rates. Liberal arts and humanities graduates face a more competitive landscape, though specialized roles in areas like UX research or content strategy can still lead to sponsorship.
What if I don't get selected in the H-1B lottery as a new grad?
If your degree is STEM-designated, you can remain on STEM OPT for up to 36 months total, giving you up to three lottery attempts. You can also explore cap-exempt employers (universities, nonprofits, research institutions), which do not require lottery selection. Other visa options include the O-1 for extraordinary ability, L-1 if you can transfer through a company with overseas offices, or TN status for Canadian and Mexican citizens.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored New Grad jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a new grad in New York will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search.
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