In range for Minnesota staff rolesMinnesota staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $57/hr, across 1,460 postings.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
PTO cash-out
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Mental health support (EAP, Headspace)
Parental leave
Paid training
Ongoing professional development
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Paid training provided for nurses without dialysis experience; new grads accepted in specific roles; student nurse shadow and 4-6 week internships offered.
Outpatient clinics operate with no overnights and no Sundays; 3-4 shifts per week varying between 8-12 hours; acute roles require 12-hour shifts with on-call requirements.
Neighborhoods+Nurses and young professionals often gravitate toward Arbor Lakes, which centers on the commercial core with high-density townhomes, condos, and apartments within walking distance of retail and dining. Those seeking established communities with lake amenities look to Rice Lake, Rice Lake Heights, Weaver Lake, and Fish Lake, while move-up buyers often explore Nottingham. Outlying residential pockets include The Ridge at Elm Creek, Bonaire, and Whistling Pines, alongside expanding new construction in northwest Maple Grove offering modern layouts and quick freeway connectivity.
Nurses and young professionals often gravitate toward Arbor Lakes, which centers on the commercial core with high-density townhomes, condos, and apartments within walking distance of retail and dining. Those seeking established communities with lake amenities look to Rice Lake, Rice Lake Heights, Weaver Lake, and Fish Lake, while move-up buyers often explore Nottingham.
Outlying residential pockets include The Ridge at Elm Creek, Bonaire, and Whistling Pines, alongside expanding new construction in northwest Maple Grove offering modern layouts and quick freeway connectivity.
Getting around+Maple Grove is traversed by Interstate 94, Interstate 494, Highway 610, and Highway 169, facilitating direct highway commutes to regional employers. Clinical staff working locally at Maple Grove Hospital (Allina Health) or the North Memorial Health Clinic face minimal intra-suburb drive times with ample surface parking. For those commuting southeast toward downtown Minneapolis or university medical campuses, typical drive times range from 20 to 30 minutes, supported by Maple Grove Transit express bus services for peak travel hours.
Maple Grove is traversed by Interstate 94, Interstate 494, Highway 610, and Highway 169, facilitating direct highway commutes to regional employers. Clinical staff working locally at Maple Grove Hospital (Allina Health) or the North Memorial Health Clinic face minimal intra-suburb drive times with ample surface parking.
For those commuting southeast toward downtown Minneapolis or university medical campuses, typical drive times range from 20 to 30 minutes, supported by Maple Grove Transit express bus services for peak travel hours.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is anchored by Elm Creek Park Reserve, which features miles of paved and unpaved hiking and cycling trails, a nature center, and a swimming pond. Water access is prominent across the city at Weaver Lake, Fish Lake, and Rice Lake, supporting seasonal boating, kayaking, and year-round fishing. Within the urban core, Central Park and the Maple Grove Community Center offer athletic facilities, an amphitheater, and splash pads linked by a 36-mile citywide trail network.
Outdoor recreation is anchored by Elm Creek Park Reserve, which features miles of paved and unpaved hiking and cycling trails, a nature center, and a swimming pond. Water access is prominent across the city at Weaver Lake, Fish Lake, and Rice Lake, supporting seasonal boating, kayaking, and year-round fishing.
Within the urban core, Central Park and the Maple Grove Community Center offer athletic facilities, an amphitheater, and splash pads linked by a 36-mile citywide trail network.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Maple Grove
Maple Grove stands out in the northwest Twin Cities metro as a self-contained suburban hub where major healthcare employers, extensive green space, and regional shopping coexist. For relocating nurses, taking a position at Maple Grove Hospital or local specialty clinics eliminates stressful highway commuting, while direct access to I-94, I-494, and Highway 610 keeps downtown Minneapolis within a 20-to-30-minute drive. Housing ranges from convenient, low-maintenance apartments and townhomes around The Shops at Arbor Lakes to established single-family neighborhoods near Weaver Lake and Fish Lake. Off-shift hours can be spent exploring the expansive trails of Elm Creek Park Reserve, attending the summer concert series at Central Park, or visiting the annual Chalkfest mural festival. The main tradeoff is the city’s distinctly auto-centric suburban layout; it lacks a walkable historic main street, meaning vibrant nightlife or independent village culture requires venturing to neighboring lake towns or the urban core. For clinicians prioritizing safety, reputable public schools, and outdoor trails paired with retail convenience, Maple Grove offers a highly functional and stable base.
