New Graduate RN Nurse Sponsorship via OPT

One application to support opportunities for Sponsorship in several hospital locations in Kansas City. We are only sponsoring BSN candidates at this time and will keep your ADN application on file if we open again. We are providing sponsorship (EB3 Visa) to F-1 students only who meet the qualifications.

About the role

The HCA Nurse Residency Program is a year-long program designed to give you hands-on experience to help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I - Graduate Nurse, you will be surrounded by a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents that promote learning, clinical application, and socialization, shepherding you through the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN Resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." The RN Resident serves as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s).
• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Perform the administration of prescribed medications. Monitor patient for therapeutic response.
• Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.
• Perform exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strive to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.

Requirements

• 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
• Other Certifications may be required during employment
• No previous experience needed
• Some travel may be needed for training
• Must have an OPT that can be active upon graduation and must be able to start working close to the active date of OPT
• Must be willing to continue education using Day One CPT program (we have recommended programs and one in Kansas City for MSN)
• Must be willing to work while attending future education, therefore must attend CPT program only (hybrid online programs)
• Must have education from United States and already be living in United States to be considered
• Must be a recent graduate from a BSN Nursing program (August 2026, September 2026, or December 2026 cohorts only)

Units offering sponsorship

• Med Surg
• Cardiac
• Telemetry
• Ortho
• Rehab
• Psychiatric
• Transplant
• Oncology
• Step Down Units

Note: We are not providing sponsorship to ICUs, EDs, Women's, OR, NICUs, nor Peds at this time. Opportunities for advancement to specialty units are available after 1 year of working with us.

Hospitals providing sponsorship

• Belton Regional Medical Center
• Centerpoint Medical Center
• Lee's Summit Medical Center
• Menorah Medical Center
• Overland Park Regional Medical Center
• Research Medical Center
• Research Psychiatric Center

We have the right to limit where we provide sponsorship and what units given our needs upon application.

Benefits

We offer a total rewards package to support your health, life, career, and retirement. Some available plans and programs include:

• 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 for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.

Pay

$5,000 Relocation Bonus provided to those over 50 miles from our hospitals.