New Graduate RN Nurse Sponsorship via OPT
Research Medical Center
About the Role
HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of future nurses and offers a year-long HCA Nurse Residency Program designed to provide hands-on experience and establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. This paid program will assist in the transition from student to registered nurse through a series of learning experiences.
This role provides sponsorship (EB3 Visa) for F-1 students only.
Eligible Graduates
- Upcoming August 2026, September, and December 2026 graduates from BSN Nursing programs only.
- Graduates must have an OPT that can be active upon graduation and be able to start working close to the active date of OPT.
- Must have education from the United States and already be living in the United States.
Units Providing Sponsorship
- Med Surg
- Cardiac
- Telemetry
- Orthos
- Rehabs
- Psychiatric
- Transplant
- Oncology
- Step Down Units
Note: Specialty units, ICUs, EDs, Women's, OR, NICUs, and Peds are not included for sponsorship at this time.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and scope/standards of practice.
- Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical providers.
- Document care administration in the patient medical record.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic response.
- Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipating needs.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up measures.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment
- Must be willing to continue education using Day One CPT program (hybrid online programs).
- Willing to work while attending future education.
Qualifications
- No previous experience needed.
- Must have an OPT that can be active upon graduation.
- Must be able to start working close to the active date of OPT.
- Must have education from the United States and already be living in the United States.
- Some travel may be needed for training.
Additional Information
- $5,000 Relocation Bonus provided to those over 50 miles from HCA Healthcare hospitals.
- Opportunities for advancement to specialty units are available after 1 year of working.
- Hospitals providing sponsorship include: Centerpoint Medical Center, Lee's Summit Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Research Medical Center, and Research Psychiatric Center.
Application Process
- Apply to this position only for HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City.
- Fill out the candidate sponsorship form.
- Attend a WEBEX to cover sponsorship process and Kansas City information.
- Attend a phone interview with a recruiter.
- Interview with Hiring Managers of a unit.
- Receive feedback and potential offer.
- Start working with HCA Healthcare.