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Registered Nurse (RN)- Critical Care Flex Team
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$44.68–$75.66/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
ICU nurse jobs in Minneapolis, MN
Pay for registered nurses in the Minneapolis area centers on $49.16 per hour, or about $102,240 a year. The lower quarter earns under $42.15 and the upper quarter over $55.77. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Minneapolis. That ranks 52nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 70th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Minneapolis and what they pay.
- $49.16median pay per hour, Minneapolis
- $42–$56typical range per hour
- 40,510registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay
Open ICU nurse roles in Minneapolis
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Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular (CV) ICU
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$44.68–$75.66/ hour
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Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$44.68–$74.32/ hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$44.68–$74.32/ hour
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Registered Nurse - Pediatric ICU
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$44.68–$74.32/ hour
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Get my free pay reportRegistered Nurse pay in Minneapolis, MN
The metro median is 1% above the Minnesota statewide median of $48.50 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 40,510 registered nurses employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 21.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.56 | $78,120 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $42.15 | $87,670 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Median | $49.16 | $102,240 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $55.77 | $116,000 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $61.87 | $128,690 | 37% above U.S. median |
How Minneapolis ranks
- 52nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 70th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 4 Minnesota metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for ICU nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Minneapolis
- Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $49.16 median hour buys what $46.90 buys at the national price level, 4% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Minneapolis paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,770
- Per year: $88,488
- Per month: $7,374
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Minneapolis
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $148 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,680 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,840 |
Travel ICU nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Minneapolis
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Minneapolis, 3 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of ICU nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Va Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hennepin County Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Children's Hospitals & Clinics Of Mn Minneapolis, MN | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Hennepin County
HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations that include Hennepin County (5 population-group, 11 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edina, MN | 7 mi | $49.16/hr | 53,564 |
| Burnsville, MN | 14 mi | $49.16/hr | 64,864 |
License and tax basics in Minnesota
Minnesota is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Minnesota board for a license by endorsement before working here.
Minnesota taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Minneapolis city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do ICU nurses make in Minneapolis, MN?
BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $49.16 per hour, about $102,240 a year. The middle half earn between $42.15 and $55.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Minneapolis a good place for ICU nurses once cost of living is counted?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 70th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 52nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring ICU nurses in Minneapolis?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Minneapolis. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Minneapolis.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Minneapolis as an ICU nurse?
Minnesota is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Minnesota board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Minneapolis in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations that include Hennepin County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Minneapolis?
The federal per diem benchmark in Minneapolis is $148 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,680 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your RN pay reportMinneapolis, MN · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Fairview Health ServicesMinneapolis, MN · 89 postings$59.50/ hr$35–$76
- Veterans Health AdministrationMinneapolis, MN · 4 postings$58.95/ hr$41–$74
- Allina HealthMinnesota · 192 postings$59.48/ hr$40–$82
- CentraCareSaint Cloud, MN · 23 postings$57.86/ hr$40–$74
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$42Median$59.05High$74
423 RN postings with published pay in Minnesota, 399 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 423 RN roles
- Registered Nurse Hospital Care CoordinationPermanent$49.10–$81.76/ hour
- Registered Nurse Hospital Care CoordinationPermanent$49.10–$81.76/ hour
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