Travel nursing contracts in Minneapolis, MN advertise a median of $2,563 a week, with the middle half between $2,389 and $2,794, across 20 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.
40 openings from $1,823–$3,167/week in Minneapolis, MN — Operating Room, Progressive Care Unit, IV Therapy. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 15 furnished places to stay.
40 openings from $1,823–$3,167/week right now.
15 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 5% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104.8 | 5% higher |
| Housing | 111.8 | 12% higher |
| Utilities | 93.5 | 7% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 103.1 | 3% higher |
| Services | 104.4 | 4% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,190 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,350 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,645 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,190 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,672 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Minneapolis is $153 per night, 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.
For the same specialties, Minneapolis pays about 4% above the national median, across 18 open listings. Once local prices are counted, that is worth about -1%. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty, so the figure is not distorted by which specialties happen to be hiring here.
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.
See all 40 openings in Minneapolis
2 hospitals in Minneapolis are hiring travel nurses, 40 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.