Customs and Border Protection
Hiring nurses in Bloomington, MN
From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 18, 2026Sources
The short version
You are not walking onto a hospital floor. Customs and Border Protection is a federal government law-enforcement agency, headquartered in Washington, DC and founded in 1927. More than 10,000 people work here, and 14 offices are listed.
Employer research, Aug 18, 2026
You would work for a federal law-enforcement agency whose mission is land borders, waterways, skies, threat detection, and cargo screening—not a hospital bedside.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comA large majority of reviewers would recommend working here to a friend.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comThe posting is in Bloomington, Minnesota, for a federal agency headquartered in Washington, DC and founded in 1927.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Nursing here
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- overall rating
- Hundreds of reviewers give a moderately positive overall score.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- recommend to a friend
- A large majority of reviewers would recommend working here to a friend.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- leadership approval
- Most reviewers approve of the agency's top leadership.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
The mission is land borders, waterways, skies, threat detection, and cargo screening—not hospital bedside care.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Bloomington, MN
Framed by I-494 and I-35W, Bloomington puts Fairview Southdale Hospital minutes from your shift. Settle into wooded neighborhoods near Bush Lake or transit-connected apartments in the South Loop. With living costs about 5% above the national average, off-duty hours center on downhill runs at Hyland Hills Ski Area and trail loops around Normandale Lake Park.
Browse roles in Bloomington- Metro price level · Bloomington area
- 5% above the national average
- BEA index 104.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,561/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $93,211/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Customs and Border Protection hire new grads?
1 of 2 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which units are hiring?
Nurse (1) and psych (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Customs and Border Protection, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Customs and Border Protection
- RN
- ADN accepted
Nurse (Consultant)
$98,000–$127,000/year
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- cbp.gov/contact/ports/minneapolis
Employer website
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-U-S-Customs-and-Border-Protection-EI_IE41481.11,44.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
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