New Graduate RN Nurse Sponsorship via OPT

Introduction

One application supports opportunities for sponsorship in several hospital locations in Kansas City. At HCA Healthcare, you come first! We are committed to the growth and development of our future nurses.

Calling all students graduating from BSN Nursing programs in May 2026, June 2026, and August 2026! We are excited to help you launch your career among HCA Hospitals in Kansas City.

We provide sponsorship (EB3 Visa) to international students who meet the qualifications.

• Med Surg, Cardiac, Telemetry, Orthos, Rehabs, Psychiatric, Transplant, Oncology, Step Down Units
• We do NOT sponsor for ICUs, EDs, Women's, OR, NICUs, or Peds.

• You must be an international student not local to the US and not graduate recently from a Nursing program. If you do not meet these sponsorship qualifications, do not apply.
• Must have an OPT that can be active upon graduation and start working close to the active date of OPT.
• Must be willing to continue education using Day One CPT program (we recommend programs such as one in Kansas City for MSN). You must attend the CPT program only (hybrid online).
• Must have an education from the United States and already be living in the United States to be considered.
• You may apply and interview for a Graduate Nurse role and relocate to Kansas City (if needed) 6 months in advance.

Complete this one application and a recruiter will schedule a call to conduct an initial interview discussing your top areas of interest and hospital preference.

Positions for sponsorship are limited to specific departments to get started. Opportunities for advancement to specialty units are available after 1 year of working with us.

• Full-time day and night shift only on Medical Surgical, Telemetry, Cardiac & Progressive Care Units.

$5,000 relocation bonus offered for those more than 50 miles from our hospitals.

Hospitals providing sponsorship at this time include:
Belton Regional Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center, Lee's Summit Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Research Medical Center, and Research Psychiatric Center. We reserve the right to limit where we provide sponsorship and which units based on our needs upon application.

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 (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.

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 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.

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