MN · Plymouth · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Plymouth, MN

The median registered nurse pay in the Plymouth area is $49.16 per hour ($102,240 a year), with the typical range running from $42.15 to $55.77. 72 open roles with published pay are listed for Plymouth and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 18 hospitals in the Plymouth metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Plymouth.

Open Registered Nurse roles near Plymouth

Roles in other cities of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area.

PermanentPosted today

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN

$44.68–$74.32/ hour
  • Surgical Services Fairview 0.80
  • Req 176867
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted today

WOC RN Treatment Specialist

Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN

$95k–$138k/ year
  • Vascular Medicine/Surgery/Wound Care Fai
  • Req 177332
New this week
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Who is hiring registered nurses near Plymouth

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Fairview Health Services61$59.50
Veterans Health Administration3$58.95
Fresenius Medical Care2$41.50
Acadia Healthcare2$45.40
AccentCare2$45.86
BrightSpring Health Services1$45
Premise Health1$39.60

Registered Nurse pay in Plymouth, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.56$78,12017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$42.15$87,6706% below U.S. median
Median$49.16$102,2409% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$55.77$116,00024% above U.S. median
Top 10%$61.87$128,69037% above U.S. median

How Plymouth 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 Plymouth

  • 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth

ItemFederal 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 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. 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 the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area

CMS lists 18 hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, 9 of the 14 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
Edina, MN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Maple Grove Hospital
Maple Grove, MN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Minneapolis Va Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Cambridge Medical Center
Cambridge, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital
Burnsville, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital
Woodbury, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ridgeview Medical Center
Waconia, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Allina United Hospital
Saint Paul, MN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Minnetonka, MN6 mi$49.16/hr52,651
Maple Grove, MN6 mi$49.16/hr72,739

Registered Nurse jobs in Minnesota · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide

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.

Minnesota state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Plymouth

Plymouth city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Plymouth, 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth?

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 Plymouth.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth?

The federal per diem benchmark in Plymouth 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 reportPlymouth, 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

  1. Registered Nurse Hospital Care CoordinationPermanent
    $49.10–$81.76/ hour
    Allina Health · Minnesota · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse Hospital Care CoordinationPermanent
    $49.10–$81.76/ hour
    Allina Health · Minnesota · posted today

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