PermanentPosted today
System Professional Development Specialist RN - Operating Room
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$104k–$147k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Registered Nurse jobs in Coon Rapids, MN
Registered Nurses in the Coon Rapids area earn a median of $49.16 per hour, about $102,240 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $42.15 and $55.77. That ranks 52nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 70th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 72 open roles with published pay are listed for Coon Rapids and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Coon Rapids.
- $49.16median pay per hour, Minneapolis
- $42–$56typical range per hour
- 40,510registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 72open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Registered Nurse roles near Coon Rapids
Roles in other cities of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Flying Squad
Fairview Health Services · Burnsville, MN
$44.68–$75.66/ hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg
Fairview Health Services · Burnsville, MN
$44.68–$75.66/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse (RN)- Critical Care Flex Team
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$44.68–$75.66/ hour
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PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse (RN) – Adult Inpatient Mental Health Sta. 32
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$44.68–$74.32/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse (RN) – Adult Inpatient Mental Health Sta. 10
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$44.68–$74.32/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department
Fairview Health Services · Edina, MN
$44.68–$74.32/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
RN Outpatient Observation (will consider new grads)
Fairview Health Services · Edina, MN
$44.68–$74.32/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$44.68–$74.32/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Float Pool
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$44.68–$74.32/ hour
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PermanentPosted today
WOC RN Treatment Specialist
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$95k–$138k/ year
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PermanentPosted today
Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Fresenius Medical Care · Blaine, MN
$31.00–$52.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring registered nurses near Coon Rapids
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview Health Services | 61 | $59.50 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 3 | $58.95 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 2 | $41.50 |
| Acadia Healthcare | 2 | $45.40 |
| AccentCare | 2 | $45.86 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $45 |
| Premise Health | 1 | $39.60 |
Registered Nurse pay in Coon Rapids, 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 Coon Rapids 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
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 Coon Rapids
- 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 Coon Rapids 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 Coon Rapids
| 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 registered 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 Coon Rapids
CMS lists 1 hospital in Coon Rapids, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Coon Rapids, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Anoka County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Anoka County (1 population-group, 1 facility). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Park, MN | 5 mi | $49.16/hr | 82,893 |
| Blaine, MN | 5 mi | $49.16/hr | 75,172 |
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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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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Coon Rapids, MN?
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 Coon Rapids a good place for registered 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 registered nurses in Coon Rapids?
We list 72 open roles with published pay from 7 employers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Coon Rapids.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Coon Rapids as a registered 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 Coon Rapids in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Anoka 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 Coon Rapids?
The federal per diem benchmark in Coon Rapids 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 registered nurses in Coon Rapids?
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Your RN pay reportCoon Rapids, 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
- Allina HealthMinnesota · 192 postings$59.48/ hr$40–$82
- Veterans Health AdministrationMinneapolis, MN · 4 postings$58.95/ hr$41–$74
- 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
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