PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Registered Nurse | Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
CentraCare · Saint Cloud, MN
$44.57–$74.37/ hour
ICU nurse jobs in St. Cloud, MN
Registered Nurses in the St. Cloud area earn a median of $49.95 per hour, about $103,890 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $40.88 and $51.90. That ranks 40th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 26th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for St. Cloud. Tell us your role and we email current openings near St. Cloud.
- $49.95median pay per hour, St. Cloud
- $41–$52typical range per hour
- 2,940registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
Open ICU nurse roles in St. Cloud
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Registered Nurse | Intensive Care Unit
CentraCare · Saint Cloud, MN
$44.57–$74.37/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
CentraCare · Saint Cloud, MN
$42.86–$71.51/ hour
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Get my free pay reportRegistered Nurse pay in St. Cloud, MN
The metro median is 3% above the Minnesota statewide median of $48.50 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 2,940 registered nurses employed in the St. Cloud metro area, 28.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.34).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.09 | $77,150 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.88 | $85,030 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $49.95 | $103,890 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.90 | $107,950 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $53.78 | $111,860 | 20% above U.S. median |
How St. Cloud ranks
- 40th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 26th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 St. Cloud
- Overall prices in St. Cloud run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 35% below the U.S. average (index 65.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $49.95 median hour buys what $57.00 buys at the national price level, 27% 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 St. Cloud paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,798
- Per year: $89,910
- Per month: $7,492
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the St. Cloud metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in St. Cloud
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 St. Cloud
CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of ICU nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital Saint Cloud, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Cloud Va Medical Center St. Cloud, MN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Benton County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Benton County (1 geographic). The highest-scoring one rates 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 59 mi | $49.16/hr | 428,579 |
| Edina, MN | 59 mi | $49.16/hr | 53,564 |
| Burnsville, MN | 68 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.
Other healthcare roles in St. Cloud
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Common questions
How much do ICU nurses make in St. Cloud, MN?
BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in the St. Cloud metro area have a median pay of $49.95 per hour, about $103,890 a year. The middle half earn between $40.88 and $51.90 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is St. Cloud a good place for ICU nurses once cost of living is counted?
St. Cloud ranks 26th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 40th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring ICU nurses in St. Cloud?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in St. Cloud. Your free report adds named employers and pay near St. Cloud.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Benton 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 St. Cloud?
The federal per diem benchmark in St. Cloud is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place ICU nurses in St. Cloud?
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Your RN pay reportSt. Cloud, MN · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- St. Cloud HospitalSt. Cloud, MN · 2 wage offers$40.59/ hr$38–$43
- Fairview Health ServicesMinneapolis, MN · 89 postings$59.50/ hr$35–$76
- Allina HealthMinnesota · 192 postings$59.48/ hr$40–$82
- Veterans Health AdministrationMinneapolis, MN · 4 postings$58.95/ hr$41–$74
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
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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