Nursing Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota
Minnesota's nursing sector is anchored by major health systems like Mayo Clinic, M Health Fairview, Allina Health, and Hennepin Healthcare, all of which have sponsored international nurses. Demand is concentrated in the Twin Cities metro and Rochester, with critical access hospitals across Greater Minnesota adding to statewide need. International nurses typically pursue sponsorship through the EB-3 immigrant visa pathway.
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Location Address:
550 Osborne Rd NE
Fridley, MN 55432-2718
Date Posted:
October 12, 2026
Posting Expiration Date:
October 20, 2026
Department:
38023820 Unity Nursing Float Pool
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
24
Union Contract:
SEIU-4-Mercy Service Workers-SMC
Weekend Rotation:
Every 3rd
Job Summary:
Our Float Pool team is a versatile group providing adaptable, top-quality care across multiple nursing units at Mercy Hospital-Unity Campus. We improve patient outcomes, and boost operational efficiency, serving as the hospital’s stabilizing force in a fast-paced environment.
Key Position Details:
- FTE 0.6 (48 hours per two week pay period)
- 8-hour day/evening shift
- Every other weekend
Job Description:
Under the direct supervision of a RN, assists in the delivery of patient care. This includes performing personal care such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving and transporting patients, or changing linens. Collects and documents vital signs and other observations of patients.
Principle Responsibilities
- Performs personal care/interventions as assigned.
- Completes interventions according to identified critical elements of each procedure.
- Answers patient call lights promptly for both assigned and other patients.
- Distributes and sets up water, snacks and patient trays and assists patients.
- Assists patient with grooming and hygiene needs, maintains skin integrity, personal comfort and population specific needs of the patient.
- Provides assistance with ambulation, transfer, positioning and range of motion (ROM) according to activity order and needs of the patient.
- Implements activities of fall prevention plan as specified in plan of care.
- Collects and saves specimens.
- Provides assistance to the RN for admission, transfer, discharge and post-mortem care.
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May transport medications excluding controlled substances within the site.
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Observes, collects and documents health status data as assigned.
- Completes measurements according to critical elements of policy/procedures, which may include: temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, intake and output.
- Reports immediately to the RN observations/health status data that are not within normal limits for the patient or are significantly changed.
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Documents according to documentation guidelines.
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Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
- Protects patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
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May handle hazardous waste (identifies, segregates, and disposes of hazardous waste; ensures container integrity; knows emergency response procedures to spills, fires, and evacuation procedures).
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Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Must meet one of the following requirements:
- 18 years of age OR:
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17 years of age with high school diploma or GED
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Must meet one of the following requirements:
- Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program OR:
- Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program OR:
- Completion of the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program OR:
- Previous direct patient care experience
Licenses/Certifications
- Must meet one of the requirements below:
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association OR:
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross OR:
- Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire
Physical Demands
Medium Work: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $21.33 to $27.78 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Nursing Job Roles in Minnesota
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Which companies sponsor visas for nurses in Minnesota?
The largest sponsors in Minnesota include Mayo Clinic in Rochester, M Health Fairview, Allina Health, and HealthPartners in the Twin Cities metro. Essentia Health in Duluth and several rural critical access hospitals have also sponsored international nurses through staffing agencies or direct-hire programs. Sponsorship activity is most consistent at large health systems with dedicated international recruitment teams.
Which visa types are most common for nursing roles in Minnesota?
Most international nurses sponsored in Minnesota come through the EB-3 employment-based immigrant visa, which requires employer sponsorship, a PERM labor certification, and an approved I-140 petition. Registered Nurses may also enter temporarily on an H-1B visa if the role qualifies as a specialty occupation, though this is less common in nursing than in other healthcare fields. Some facilities use the H-1C for shortage areas, though that category has limited availability.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most nursing sponsorship jobs?
The Twin Cities metro, covering Minneapolis and St. Paul, concentrates the highest volume of nursing sponsorship opportunities given the density of major health systems headquartered there. Rochester is a significant secondary market due to Mayo Clinic's scale. Duluth, St. Cloud, and several outstate communities with critical access hospitals also post sponsorship-eligible nursing roles, particularly for specialties facing acute shortages.
How to find nursing visa sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship in the United States. You can filter by state and role to surface nursing positions in Minnesota where employers have indicated sponsorship availability. Because Minnesota's sponsorship activity is spread across large health systems and smaller regional hospitals, using a focused platform like Migrate Mate reduces the time spent filtering out non-sponsoring employers.
Are there any state-specific considerations for international nurses pursuing sponsorship in Minnesota?
Minnesota requires internationally educated nurses to obtain a state nursing license through the Minnesota Board of Nursing, which includes credential evaluation and passing the NCLEX-RN. Minnesota is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a license from another compact state does not automatically apply here. Employers initiating EB-3 sponsorship must also complete a PERM labor certification demonstrating that no qualified U.S. workers were available for the position.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored nursing jobs in Minnesota?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.