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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City: Austin
State: MN
Department
Nursing
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
The Nursing Station Tech position is responsible for assisting with patient care, performing receptionist duties at the station, and maintaining patient care areas.
Other titles/roles with similar duties to that of our Nursing Station Tech are Nurse Assistant (CNA), Patient Care Assistant (PCA) and Health Unit Coordinator.
Qualifications
- 18 years of age.
- Preferred: 1-2 years experience working in a health care setting as a HUC, NA or NST or equivalent experience.
- Preferred: Vocational/Technical Training or Associate Degree.
- Preferred: Successful completion of a health unit coordinator program.
- Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
License or Certification:
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from one of the following programs:
1. American Heart Association
2. American Red Cross
If a candidate does not currently have their Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the accepted programs listed above, certification will be included as part of the orientation program.
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
$22.12 - $31.21 / hour
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
60
Schedule Details
12-Hour rotating day/night shifts; holiday rotation.
Weekend Schedule
Every 3rd weekend
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Elizabeth Brownewell
Location:
City: Austin
State: MN
Department
Nursing
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
The Nursing Station Tech position is responsible for assisting with patient care, performing receptionist duties at the station, and maintaining patient care areas.
Other titles/roles with similar duties to that of our Nursing Station Tech are Nurse Assistant (CNA), Patient Care Assistant (PCA) and Health Unit Coordinator.
Qualifications
- 18 years of age.
- Preferred: 1-2 years experience working in a health care setting as a HUC, NA or NST or equivalent experience.
- Preferred: Vocational/Technical Training or Associate Degree.
- Preferred: Successful completion of a health unit coordinator program.
- Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
License or Certification:
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from one of the following programs:
1. American Heart Association
2. American Red Cross
If a candidate does not currently have their Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the accepted programs listed above, certification will be included as part of the orientation program.
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
$22.12 - $31.21 / hour
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
60
Schedule Details
12-Hour rotating day/night shifts; holiday rotation.
Weekend Schedule
Every 3rd weekend
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Elizabeth Brownewell
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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.