Registered Nurse Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota
Minnesota's registered nurse job market is anchored by major health systems including Mayo Clinic, M Health Fairview, Allina Health, and Hennepin Healthcare, all of which have sponsored international nurses. The Twin Cities metro and Rochester lead in sponsorship activity, with demand spanning hospital, long-term care, and specialty clinic settings.
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Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility: Sanford Trf Med Ctr
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Address: 3001 Sanford Pkwy, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: $35.44 - $52.16
Union Position: Yes
Department Details
Come join our extraordinary Critical Care/Med Surg team as a Registered Nurse (RN) utilizing a team-based approach to patient care in a rewarding and supportive work environment. Our vision focuses on improving the human condition at every stage of life through exceptional care, spiritual enrichment, innovation and discovery.
Our work culture is committed to a safe and welcoming environment, embraces diversity, has creative problem solving, and encourages personal growth in nursing careers. New grads are welcome!
Varied 12-hour day or night shifts and every third weekend in a block schedule, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts based on scheduling needs.
RN - ADN pay range: $35.44 - 50.66
RN - BSN pay range: $36.94 - 52.16
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients. Whether you're a newly graduated RN or have years of experience as an RN, this position offers an opportunity to work independently and with a team of motivated professionals to provide ongoing collaboration and learning.
We’re looking for positive, compassionate, hardworking registered nurses (RN) who can provide high-quality care patients and families deserve. Registered nurses who thrive are adaptable, great communicators, detail-oriented and have excellent time management skills. Because innovation impacts everything we do, our nursing team is full of critical thinkers. Our Education team works hard to develop curricula that integrates evidence-based practices and engages with partners across our organization to provide our RNs the necessary skills and tools to succeed in your goals throughout your career.
Available for you:
- Nurse Residency Program
- Robust on-boarding and training programs for continued growth and development.
- Investment in technology to support efficiencies and new models of care.
- A team-focused employee experience.
Qualifications
Must have graduated from an accredited school or college of nursing. Specific services/positions may have additional education, training or experience requirements.
Current licensure with the applicable state nursing board and/or possess multistate licensure privileges as required by position. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications (ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NRP, etc.).
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0255772
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No

Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility: Sanford Trf Med Ctr
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Address: 3001 Sanford Pkwy, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: $35.44 - $52.16
Union Position: Yes
Department Details
Come join our extraordinary Critical Care/Med Surg team as a Registered Nurse (RN) utilizing a team-based approach to patient care in a rewarding and supportive work environment. Our vision focuses on improving the human condition at every stage of life through exceptional care, spiritual enrichment, innovation and discovery.
Our work culture is committed to a safe and welcoming environment, embraces diversity, has creative problem solving, and encourages personal growth in nursing careers. New grads are welcome!
Varied 12-hour day or night shifts and every third weekend in a block schedule, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts based on scheduling needs.
RN - ADN pay range: $35.44 - 50.66
RN - BSN pay range: $36.94 - 52.16
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients. Whether you're a newly graduated RN or have years of experience as an RN, this position offers an opportunity to work independently and with a team of motivated professionals to provide ongoing collaboration and learning.
We’re looking for positive, compassionate, hardworking registered nurses (RN) who can provide high-quality care patients and families deserve. Registered nurses who thrive are adaptable, great communicators, detail-oriented and have excellent time management skills. Because innovation impacts everything we do, our nursing team is full of critical thinkers. Our Education team works hard to develop curricula that integrates evidence-based practices and engages with partners across our organization to provide our RNs the necessary skills and tools to succeed in your goals throughout your career.
Available for you:
- Nurse Residency Program
- Robust on-boarding and training programs for continued growth and development.
- Investment in technology to support efficiencies and new models of care.
- A team-focused employee experience.
Qualifications
Must have graduated from an accredited school or college of nursing. Specific services/positions may have additional education, training or experience requirements.
Current licensure with the applicable state nursing board and/or possess multistate licensure privileges as required by position. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications (ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NRP, etc.).
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0255772
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No
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Which companies sponsor visas for registered nurses in Minnesota?
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Allina Health, M Health Fairview, Hennepin Healthcare, and HealthPartners are among the Minnesota health systems with documented histories of sponsoring international registered nurses. Larger academic medical centers and hospital networks are generally more likely to sponsor than smaller rural clinics, as they have dedicated HR and immigration infrastructure to manage the process.
Which visa types are most common for registered nurse roles in Minnesota?
The EB-3 immigrant visa is the most common long-term pathway for internationally trained registered nurses, often paired with a temporary H-1B or H-1C status while the green card process is pending. Some nurses also enter on TN visas if they are Canadian or Mexican nationals. Registered nursing qualifies as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes when the position requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
How to find registered nurse visa sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for registered nurse visa sponsorship jobs in Minnesota, with listings filtered specifically for international candidates who need employer sponsorship. Rather than sorting through general job boards, Migrate Mate surfaces roles at Minnesota health systems that have shown willingness to sponsor, saving time during what is often a time-sensitive job search for nurses on OPT, H-1B, or other status.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most registered nurse sponsorship jobs?
The Twin Cities metro area, specifically Minneapolis and Saint Paul, concentrates the highest volume of registered nurse sponsorship opportunities due to the density of large hospital systems headquartered there. Rochester is a significant secondary market driven by Mayo Clinic's scale. Duluth, through St. Luke's and Essentia Health, also sees periodic sponsorship activity, particularly for specialties facing persistent shortages.
Are there any state-specific considerations for registered nurses seeking sponsorship in Minnesota?
Minnesota requires registered nurses to hold an active Minnesota Board of Nursing license before practicing, and internationally educated nurses must have their credentials evaluated through a recognized credential evaluation service. Many Minnesota health systems participate in international nursing pipelines through the VisaScreen certificate program administered by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools, which is required for immigrant and certain nonimmigrant visa categories for nurses.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored registered nurse 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.
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