From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 14, 2026Sources
The short version
You would join a surgery center where a caregiver called floor staff family-like and said the nursing director does not listen.
Employer research, Sep 14, 2026
You would earn $41 an hour on the one posting we have.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-09-14You would work with floor staff a caregiver called family-like.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2024-04-25Source: indeed.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Nursing director communication
- A Blaine caregiver praised floor staff as family-like but said the nursing director is inexperienced, does not listen, and speaks rudely to staff and surgeons.
Sources
As of 2024-04-25Source: indeed.com- Open-door management
- A PACU RN in Thornton, CO who reported 7+ years said leaders keep an open door and work to meet staffing needs (different city than Blaine).
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As of 2025-04-05Source: indeed.com- Indeed category ratings
- Only two Indeed reviews; overall 3.0, with 1.0 for work-life balance, pay and benefits, job security, and management, and 3.0 for culture.
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As of 2025Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
You may meet a nursing director some staff called inexperienced, unlistening, and rude.
Sources
As of 2024-04-25Source: indeed.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?
Living in Blaine, MN
Blaine is a growing suburb north of Minneapolis, home to the National Sports Center and miles of connected trails. It offers a quiet, family-friendly pace with straightforward access to Twin Cities healthcare systems — a practical landing spot for nurses seeking suburban comfort without straying far from metro amenities.
Browse roles in Blaine- State price level · Minnesota
- 1% below the national average
- State index 98.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,705/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $106,801/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Current openings at North Metro Surgery Center
Sources
- indeed.com/cmp/North-Metro-Surgery-Center/reviews
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-04-25
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