New Graduate RN Nurse Sponsorship via OPT and CPT

About the Role

Centerpoint Medical Center is offering a New Graduate RN Nurse Sponsorship program for international students graduating between May 26 to August 2026, via OPT and CPT. This program provides EB3 Visa sponsorship for eligible international graduates already in the US.

Units Offering Sponsorship (Limited Availability)

• Medical Telemetry
• Cardiac Care
• Ortho Surgical Trauma
• Progressive Care Unit

Note: This opportunity is for individuals who are not local to the US and have recently graduated from a Nursing program, meeting sponsorship qualifications.

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program is a year-long, paid program designed to provide hands-on experience, establish clinical and critical thinking skills, and support the transition from student to registered nurse. Residents will be part of a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.

Key Responsibilities

As an RN Resident, you will:

• Coordinate and deliver high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and scope of practice.
• Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models.
• Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Assess patient condition during admission and shifts, identifying and reporting changes.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
• Document care provided in the patient medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient response.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate patient needs.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• OPT that can be active upon graduation and ability to start working close to the active date of OPT.
• Willingness to continue education using the Day One CPT program (hybrid online programs available).
• Willingness to work while attending future education.
• Education obtained from a United States nursing program.
• Currently living in the United States.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Other certifications may be required during employment.
• No previous experience needed.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State.

Benefits

The total rewards package includes:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs (paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, leaves of absence).
• Savings and retirement resources (401(k) Plan with match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, financial wellbeing counseling).
• Education support (tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, partnership with Galen College of Nursing).
• Additional benefits (fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, consumer discounts).

Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.