Nursing Visa Sponsorship Jobs in North Dakota
North Dakota's nursing shortage drives consistent visa sponsorship demand across the state. Major health systems like Sanford Health and Essentia Health regularly hire internationally trained nurses for registered nurse and specialty roles. Bismarck, Fargo, and Grand Forks are the primary hiring centers, with rural critical access hospitals also recruiting internationally to fill persistent vacancies.
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Are you looking to start or further develop your career in healthcare? Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States and is looking for Nursing Assistants to join its dedicated team of caregivers. Across our 46 medical centers, we offer many development and advancement opportunities to help you grow and find your niche.
FACILITY: Sanford Broadway Med Ctr
LOCATION: Fargo, ND
ADDRESS: 801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
SHIFT: Varies
JOB SCHEDULE: Full time
WEEKLY HOURS: 32.00
SALARY RANGE: $17.00 - $23.00
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
Join our Oncology Team! Great for nursing students, CNAs, or anyone seeking work in patient care who wish to gain experience and refine skills.
Shifts: 7:00am-3:30pm and 3:00pm-11:30pm. Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation.
Additional compensation for working nights, weekends and holidays!
JOB SUMMARY
We’re looking for a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join our family in an inpatient setting. A Nursing Assistant provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and is essential to keeping the unit functioning smoothly. If you are flexible, open-minded, and willing to go above and beyond, you will thrive as a Nursing Assistant. You will have the opportunity to celebrate with patients in their best moments and support them in their worst, making this is a very rewarding and fulfilling career. Gain valuable, hands-on experience while changing the lives of your patients at Sanford Health!
Responsibilities
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Provide assistance with basic health care needs including bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating, while supporting emotional and spiritual needs
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Record vital statistics, blood glucose levels, and other basic health information
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Assist with patient transfers and ambulation
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Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare
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Prepare and clean patient treatment areas, living areas, and medical equipment
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Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy
QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is preferred. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training/competency validation or a maximum of four months from the date of initial employment.
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-0256110
JOB FUNCTION: Nursing
FEATURED: No
INTRODUCTION
Are you looking to start or further develop your career in healthcare? Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States and is looking for Nursing Assistants to join its dedicated team of caregivers. Across our 46 medical centers, we offer many development and advancement opportunities to help you grow and find your niche.
FACILITY: Sanford Broadway Med Ctr
LOCATION: Fargo, ND
ADDRESS: 801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
SHIFT: Varies
JOB SCHEDULE: Full time
WEEKLY HOURS: 32.00
SALARY RANGE: $17.00 - $23.00
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
Join our Oncology Team! Great for nursing students, CNAs, or anyone seeking work in patient care who wish to gain experience and refine skills.
Shifts: 7:00am-3:30pm and 3:00pm-11:30pm. Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation.
Additional compensation for working nights, weekends and holidays!
JOB SUMMARY
We’re looking for a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join our family in an inpatient setting. A Nursing Assistant provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and is essential to keeping the unit functioning smoothly. If you are flexible, open-minded, and willing to go above and beyond, you will thrive as a Nursing Assistant. You will have the opportunity to celebrate with patients in their best moments and support them in their worst, making this is a very rewarding and fulfilling career. Gain valuable, hands-on experience while changing the lives of your patients at Sanford Health!
Responsibilities
-
Provide assistance with basic health care needs including bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating, while supporting emotional and spiritual needs
-
Record vital statistics, blood glucose levels, and other basic health information
-
Assist with patient transfers and ambulation
-
Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare
-
Prepare and clean patient treatment areas, living areas, and medical equipment
-
Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy
QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is preferred. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training/competency validation or a maximum of four months from the date of initial employment.
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-0256110
JOB FUNCTION: Nursing
FEATURED: No
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Which companies sponsor visas for nurses in North Dakota?
Sanford Health and Essentia Health are the two largest sponsors of nursing visas in North Dakota, operating major facilities in Fargo and Grand Forks. CHI St. Alexius Health sponsors nurses in Bismarck, and Trinity Health sponsors positions in Minot. Rural critical access hospitals affiliated with regional health networks also sponsor internationally trained nurses, though less frequently than the major systems.
Which visa types are most common for nursing roles in North Dakota?
The EB-3 immigrant visa is the most common pathway for internationally trained nurses seeking permanent sponsorship in North Dakota. Many nurses enter first on an H-1B visa if their role qualifies as a specialty occupation, typically requiring a BSN or higher. Some employers also sponsor TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nurses who meet the regulatory requirements for that classification.
Which cities in North Dakota have the most nursing sponsorship jobs?
Fargo has the highest concentration of sponsored nursing positions, driven by Sanford Health's flagship medical center and Essentia Health's regional campus. Bismarck is the second-largest market, anchored by CHI St. Alexius Health and Sanford Bismarck. Grand Forks and Minot also have active sponsorship activity. Rural areas like Dickinson and Jamestown occasionally sponsor nurses through critical access hospital programs.
How to find nursing visa sponsorship jobs in North Dakota?
Migrate Mate is a dedicated platform for international nurses seeking visa sponsorship jobs in North Dakota, with listings filtered specifically by sponsorship status and role type. Search for registered nurse, ICU, or specialty nursing positions and filter by North Dakota to see which health systems are actively hiring. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have a documented history of sponsoring nursing visas, saving significant research time.
Are there any state-specific considerations for internationally trained nurses pursuing sponsorship in North Dakota?
International nurses must obtain a North Dakota nursing license through the North Dakota Board of Nursing before starting work, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN exam and credential verification through a NCSBN-approved evaluation service. North Dakota is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so nurses holding a multistate license from another compact state can work there without a separate license. Employers typically initiate visa sponsorship only after licensure is confirmed.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored nursing 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.
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