Travel nursing contracts in Minnesota advertise a median of $2,563 a week, with the middle half between $2,374 and $2,818, across 73 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay. Every open contract is on the Minnesota job board.
Travel nurses in Minnesota have access to 55 furnished rental listings, 9 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
123 openings across 23 cities from $1,823–$3,820/week.
22 hospitals in Minnesota are hiring travel nurses, 121 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
55 furnished rentals with a median rent of $1,765/month.
For the same specialties, Minnesota pays about 4% above the national median, across 70 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty.
Statewide, prices run 1% lower overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98.6 | 1% lower |
| Housing | 91.3 | 9% lower |
| Utilities | 90.8 | 9% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 100.5 | at the national average |
| Services | 100.2 | at the national average |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
A two-bedroom runs about $1,198/month, the median across 142 Minnesota cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement across Minnesota runs $113–$220 per night depending on the area, plus up to $92 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Minnesota is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Minnesota license to work here even if you hold a multistate license. Check your license with the compact checker.
Hospitals in Minnesota reviewed by travel nurses
Of the 5 nursing specialties with open contracts in Minnesota, PACU pays the most at $2,995 per week and Med-Surg the least at $2,358.
| Specialty | Open contracts | Median weekly |
|---|---|---|
| ER | 19 | $2,526 |
| L&D | 12 | $2,718 |
| ICU | 12 | $2,563 |
| Med-Surg | 8 | $2,358 |
| PACU | 3 | $2,995 |