H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in North Dakota
North Dakota's H-1B visa sponsorship activity is concentrated in healthcare, energy, and agriculture technology, with Fargo and Bismarck anchoring most employer activity. The state's growing tech sector and university-affiliated research institutions create consistent demand for international professionals in specialty occupations.
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Get Access To All JobsBuilding Location:
32nd Avenue Building
Department:
3013400 SURGERY - 32ND HOSP
Job Description:
Join a surgical team that’s growing, innovating, and shaping the future of patient care in the region. Essentia Health Fargo is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist who is passionate about excellence in the operating room and thrives in a collaborative, high performance environment. This CST works four 10-hour shifts weekly, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. Weekday, weekend, and holiday call rotations are required. A $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available.
Education Qualifications:
* Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
About Essentia Health:
We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541
What You'll Do:
Functions under the supervision of an RN in providing technical interventions in the Operating Room to patients of all ages. They are also responsible for tasks relating to instrumentation, equipment, prosthesis, and supplies. May perform other duties as assigned by the department.
As a CST at Essentia Health Fargo, you will play a critical role in supporting surgeons, nurses, and the entire perioperative team. You’ll work with advanced technology, diverse specialties, and a culture that values teamwork, continuous learning, and professional growth. Key responsibilities include:
Prepare operating rooms, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures
Anticipate surgeon needs and maintain sterile technique throughout procedures
Collaborate closely with RNs, anesthesia, and surgical providers
Support a wide range of specialties, including general, plastics, ortho, neuro, ENT, Urology, OB/GYN, and more
Contribute to quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives
Participate in ongoing education and skill development opportunities
What We’re Looking For
A candidate who meets the listed education & certification requirements
Strong communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills
Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic surgical environment
Why Choose Essentia Health Fargo?
Opportunities for advancement, specialty training, and cross-training
Supportive leadership and a culture that invests in your growth
Access to cutting-edge surgical technology and expanding service lines
A mission-driven organization focused on making a healthy difference in people’s lives
Employees scheduled 24+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits:
Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
Dental and Vision insurances
Supplemental insurances - critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
Paid parental leave after one year
Adoption assistance after one year
Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)
All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits:
Take Charge (employee wellness program)
Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
Employee discount program
401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
* 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join a team where your expertise matters, your growth is supported, and your work changes lives every day.
Apply now and build your future with Essentia Health Fargo.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Certification as a surgical technologist within one year of hire.
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) with the North Dakota Board of Nursing upon hire.
* AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire.
FTE:
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
6:30 am
Shift End Time:
5:00 pm
Weekends:
On-call
Holidays:
Yes
Call Obligation:
Yes
Union:
Compensation Range:
$28.40 - $42.60
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Building Location:
32nd Avenue Building
Department:
3013400 SURGERY - 32ND HOSP
Job Description:
Join a surgical team that’s growing, innovating, and shaping the future of patient care in the region. Essentia Health Fargo is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist who is passionate about excellence in the operating room and thrives in a collaborative, high performance environment. This CST works four 10-hour shifts weekly, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. Weekday, weekend, and holiday call rotations are required. A $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available.
Education Qualifications:
* Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
About Essentia Health:
We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541
What You'll Do:
Functions under the supervision of an RN in providing technical interventions in the Operating Room to patients of all ages. They are also responsible for tasks relating to instrumentation, equipment, prosthesis, and supplies. May perform other duties as assigned by the department.
As a CST at Essentia Health Fargo, you will play a critical role in supporting surgeons, nurses, and the entire perioperative team. You’ll work with advanced technology, diverse specialties, and a culture that values teamwork, continuous learning, and professional growth. Key responsibilities include:
Prepare operating rooms, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures
Anticipate surgeon needs and maintain sterile technique throughout procedures
Collaborate closely with RNs, anesthesia, and surgical providers
Support a wide range of specialties, including general, plastics, ortho, neuro, ENT, Urology, OB/GYN, and more
Contribute to quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives
Participate in ongoing education and skill development opportunities
What We’re Looking For
A candidate who meets the listed education & certification requirements
Strong communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills
Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic surgical environment
Why Choose Essentia Health Fargo?
Opportunities for advancement, specialty training, and cross-training
Supportive leadership and a culture that invests in your growth
Access to cutting-edge surgical technology and expanding service lines
A mission-driven organization focused on making a healthy difference in people’s lives
Employees scheduled 24+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits:
Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
Dental and Vision insurances
Supplemental insurances - critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
Paid parental leave after one year
Adoption assistance after one year
Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)
All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits:
Take Charge (employee wellness program)
Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
Employee discount program
401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
* 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join a team where your expertise matters, your growth is supported, and your work changes lives every day.
Apply now and build your future with Essentia Health Fargo.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Certification as a surgical technologist within one year of hire.
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) with the North Dakota Board of Nursing upon hire.
* AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire.
FTE:
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
6:30 am
Shift End Time:
5:00 pm
Weekends:
On-call
Holidays:
Yes
Call Obligation:
Yes
Union:
Compensation Range:
$28.40 - $42.60
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
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Tips for Finding H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in North Dakota
Target Fargo's healthcare and technology employers
Fargo is North Dakota's largest city and home to the highest concentration of H-1B sponsors, including major health systems and technology firms. Focusing your search here gives you access to the broadest range of sponsoring employers in the state.
Look beyond oil to the full energy sector
The Bakken Formation drives demand for engineers and geoscientists, but energy-adjacent roles in environmental compliance, data analysis, and infrastructure also attract H-1B sponsorship. Employers in Williston and Dickinson regularly file LCAs for specialty occupation positions.
Research university and research institution roles
North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota are established H-1B sponsors for research, faculty, and technical staff positions. These institutions often have dedicated international hiring processes and are more experienced navigating sponsorship requirements.
Use DOL LCA disclosure data to identify active sponsors
The Department of Labor publishes Labor Condition Application filings, showing which North Dakota employers have sponsored H-1B workers and in which roles. Searching this data helps you target companies with a proven sponsorship track record rather than guessing.
Browse H-1B sponsorship jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for H-1B visa sponsorship, saving you from manually screening postings. For a state like North Dakota where sponsoring employers are fewer and more sector-specific, filtering by visa type from the start is particularly useful.
Align your application to specialty occupation standards
North Dakota employers sponsoring H-1B workers must demonstrate the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a specific bachelor's degree or higher. Framing your resume around the direct connection between your degree field and the job duties strengthens your candidacy considerably.
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Which industries in North Dakota sponsor the most H-1B visas?
Healthcare is consistently the largest H-1B visa sponsor category in North Dakota, driven by demand for physicians, nurses in specialty roles, and medical researchers. Energy and engineering follow closely, reflecting the state's oil and gas sector. Higher education and agriculture technology also generate steady H-1B filings, particularly through university research programs and precision agriculture companies.
Which cities in North Dakota have the most H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Fargo accounts for the largest share of H-1B sponsorship activity in North Dakota, home to major health systems, technology employers, and NDSU. Bismarck, the state capital, follows with government-adjacent and healthcare employers. Grand Forks, anchored by the University of North Dakota, is a consistent source of research and academic sponsorship roles.
What types of roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in North Dakota?
Roles that qualify are those requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field directly related to the job duties. In North Dakota, this commonly includes physicians and surgeons, software developers, civil and petroleum engineers, data analysts, research scientists, and agricultural technology specialists. Generalist roles without a specific degree requirement typically do not qualify as specialty occupations.
How do I find H-1B sponsorship jobs in North Dakota?
Migrate Mate lists jobs filtered specifically for H-1B visa sponsorship, which is particularly useful in a state where not every employer sponsors. You can also search the DOL's OFLC disclosure database to identify North Dakota employers with a history of filing Labor Condition Applications. Targeting employers in Fargo, Bismarck, and Grand Forks across healthcare, engineering, and higher education will yield the most relevant results.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B jobs in North Dakota?
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.