Patient Care RN Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Patient Care RN roles are among the most actively sponsored positions in U.S. healthcare. Most employers file H-1B visa or EB-3 petitions, and many cover legal and filing fees. International nurses typically need NCLEX-RN licensure, a credential evaluation, and a valid job offer before sponsorship begins. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Location Address:
550 Osborne Rd NE
Fridley, MN 55432-2718
Date Posted:
September 24, 2026
Department:
38023220 Unity 1W Medical Surgical Cardiac
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:
Variable shift length
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
None
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
- 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
- Variable hours day shift
- No weekends
Job Description:
Manages one or more defined areas of patient care services using available resources to ensure the delivery of efficient, safe, and compassionate patient care based on current standards of practice. Provides leadership to, and is accountable for, nursing practice in all areas of responsibility. Fosters a culture of accountability, excellence and staff participation/engagement supported by processes that provide timely information regarding performance and department-specific activities and accomplishments. Coordinates activities between defined areas and provides clinical and administrative leadership and expertise and serves as a link between nursing personnel and the other healthcare disciplines and staff throughout the organization. This position has a major responsibility for the implementation of the organization's mission, vision, values, code of conduct, evidence-based practice, and nursing practice within their defined areas of responsibility and must create a learning environment that is open and respectful, and promotes the sharing of expertise to promote the benefits of health outcomes.
Principle Responsibilities
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Strategic Management:
Develops and oversees department/program to ensure alignment to organizational mission, vision, values, strategic goals, and business strategies.
Leads, develops, and implements in collaboration with physician leadership and other medical staff, administration and other health care providers, short and long range plans/programs which enhance department services.
Manages and appropriately modifies tactics; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty. Achieves desired outcomes. -
Clinical Practice Knowledge:
Assumes responsibility for evidence-based practice in designated practice areas. Defines, interprets, monitors and maintains standards of practice.
Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of service.
Participates in evaluation, selection and integration of health care technology and information management systems that support quality of care/financial needs and the efficient use of resources. -
Performance Improvement – Safety, Risk and Regulatory:
Utilizes process improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of the service/care provided within the department.
Designs work processes and directs work performance to be compliant with all regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Ensures a culture and environment of safety for patients, staff and visitors.
Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, and outside agency safety standards relevant to job performance for department and ensures compliance of department and staff. -
Leadership of Nursing Staff:
Leads recruitment and hiring for positions.
Onboards, orients, and provides ongoing coaching, mentoring and support to staff.
Provides leadership, management, oversight and work direction. Establishes clear expectations and deliverables.
Conducts annual evaluations and necessary corrective action for assigned staff.
Determines workload balance and distributes volume of work among staff.
Understands and manages labor relationships.
Acts as a customer advocate by demonstrating sensitivity to ethical and legal ramifications of practice. -
Financial Management:
Develops, implements, monitors and maintains a realistic, cost-effective annual budget and manages productivity within the department.
Manages and identifies strategies to ensure efficient use of staff, supplies, and capital equipment.
Ensures strategies in planning for resource management, operational, and capital budgets. -
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing
- 3 to 7 years of clinical experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree
- 2 to 5 years of leadership experience
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if working in Minnesota
- Licensed Registered Nurse - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if working in Wisconsin
- Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days)
- American Nurse Credentialing Center Certification preferred
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: $58.75 to $81.29 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience and education. Additional incentives may be available, including discretionary monetary bonuses, goal-based bonuses, and other financial incentives.
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.
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Get your credentials evaluated early
Foreign nursing degrees require a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved organization before most U.S. employers will proceed with sponsorship. Start this process as soon as possible, evaluations can take six to ten weeks and hold up your entire timeline.
Pass NCLEX-RN before applying
Nearly every sponsoring employer requires an active U.S. RN license before initiating a visa petition. Sitting for NCLEX early removes a major bottleneck and signals to employers that you're ready to start the sponsorship process without delays.
Target hospitals with established immigration programs
Large hospital systems and staffing agencies that sponsor nurses regularly have dedicated HR and legal teams to manage petitions efficiently. These employers are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-process than smaller facilities attempting it for the first time.
Understand EB-3 vs. H-1B for nursing roles
Many nurses are sponsored through the EB-3 immigrant visa, which leads directly to a green card but has longer processing timelines. H-1B is faster to obtain but subject to the annual lottery. Knowing the difference helps you ask the right questions upfront.
Confirm the employer covers visa costs
Reputable sponsoring employers typically cover USCIS filing fees and immigration attorney costs. Before accepting an offer, confirm in writing which fees the employer absorbs. Employers who ask nurses to pay petition costs themselves raise compliance concerns under Department of Labor rules.
Ask about VisaScreen certification requirements
Most healthcare employers and USCIS require international nurses to hold a VisaScreen certificate from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools. This verifies your education and English proficiency. Apply for it in parallel with your credential evaluation to avoid compounding delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Patient Care RNs get H-1B visa sponsorship?
Yes, but nursing roles must qualify as specialty occupations requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in nursing. Employers with strong H-1B visa programs file the petition and pay fees. Because H-1B selection is lottery-based, many employers pursue EB-3 sponsorship instead for a more predictable path to authorization.
Is a BSN required to get sponsored as a Patient Care RN?
For H-1B sponsorship, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is generally required to satisfy the specialty occupation standard. Some employers accept an associate degree for EB-3 green card sponsorship, though a BSN strengthens your application significantly. Nurses with foreign degrees must have their credentials evaluated and deemed equivalent to a U.S. BSN.
How long does EB-3 green card sponsorship take for nurses?
The EB-3 process for nurses typically takes two to five years from job offer to green card, depending heavily on your country of birth. Nurses born in India or China face the longest waits due to per-country backlogs. Filipino and Australian nurses generally see shorter timelines. Your employer's attorney will track your priority date against the Visa Bulletin monthly.
Where can I find Patient Care RN jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates and filters jobs by sponsorship availability, so you're not wasting time on listings that won't support a visa petition. Browsing Patient Care RN roles on Migrate Mate lets you identify which employers have active sponsorship programs and connect with them directly.
Do hospitals sponsor international nurses on TN or E-3 visas?
Canadian and Mexican nurses may qualify for TN visa status under the USMCA, which lists registered nurses as an eligible profession and allows relatively fast processing. Australian nurses can use the E-3 visa with employer sponsorship, though nursing roles must still meet specialty occupation criteria. Both are faster alternatives to H-1B for eligible nationals.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Patient Care RN jobs?
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.