Children's Minnesota
Specialty hospital in Minneapolis, MN
- $96k–$183k/yr posted pay across 6 roles
- Hiring nights
From 10 postings
The short version
Pediatric specialty care with union backing and Magnet recognition
Children's Minnesota employs more than 2,000 nurses in a family-centered pediatric system that includes a Level I trauma center, with RN positions covered under an MNA union contract and a Transition to Practice program for new grads.
Who it fits
Best fit
- Med surg and ER nurses: 5 of 10 roles
Not a fit
- Nurses who want one home unit: 5 of 10 roles float between units
- Day-shift nurses: all 6 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
The nursing model is family-centered and collaborative, with nurses accountable for both independent and delegated functions alongside the broader health team. The organization holds Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence and runs a Transition to Practice Program supporting newly licensed RNs into professional practice. An Indeed rating of 3.3 across 152 reviews provides a signal, but no review content was supplied to characterize workplace sentiment in detail.
Benefits
As an MNA contract position, benefits would be governed by the collectively bargained agreement between Children's Minnesota and the Minnesota Nurses Association, but specific details are unknown.
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis blends urban energy with outdoor access, boasting trails, lakes, and a thriving arts scene anchored by the Mississippi riverfront. Nurses relocating here will find a strong healthcare job market, four distinct seasons, and neighborhoods like Northeast and Uptown offering diverse dining, breweries, and nightlife.
Browse roles in Minneapolis- Metro price level · Minneapolis area
- 5% above the national average
- BEA index 104.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,371/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $80,846/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Children's Minnesota hire new grads?
4 of 10 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 6 roles with a stated shift, 6 are night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Med surg (3), ER (2), NICU (2), OR (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Children's Minnesota, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Children's Minnesota
- RN
- Night shift
- Minneapolis neonatal float team
- RN
- Night shift
- Minneapolis critical care float team
Casual Registered Nurse - Surgery Stpl
$46–$72/hr
- RN
- Night shift
- Per diem
- RN
- Night shift
- Floating required
Per Diem Registered Nurse - Float NICU
$120,000–$183,000/year
- RN
- Per diem
- Floating required
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