Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Minnesota
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,429/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Minnesota is $2,429 per week. This is 9% higher than the US average of $2,200.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 1,915 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Minnesota compared to National Averages
$2,429/week
Minnesota
9% higher than the US average.
$2,200/week
United States
What cities in Minnesota pay the most for Travel Nurses?
Only Rochester, Minnesota reports pay data for Travel Nurses, averaging $2,814 per week. Rochester, Minnesota also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,158. For comparison, the Minnesota average for Travel Nurses is $2,429 per week — Rochester, Minnesota pays 16% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester, Minnesota | $2,814 | $4,158 |
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Minnesota?
Pediatrics CVICU earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Minnesota, averaging $3,612 per week, followed by Manager ($3,523) and PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care ($3,375). PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,315. For comparison, the Minnesota average for Travel Nurses is $2,429 per week — Pediatrics CVICU earns 49% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrics CVICU | $3,612 | $4,180 |
| Manager | $3,523 | $3,730 |
| PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care | $3,375 | $4,315 |
| Pediatrics | $3,234 | $4,315 |
| NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care | $3,024 | $4,000 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $3,012 | $3,278 |
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in Minnesota compare to nearby states?
South Dakota pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,511 per week, followed by North Dakota ($2,371) and Nebraska ($2,345). Michigan has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,711. For comparison, the Minnesota average for Travel Nurses is $2,429 per week — South Dakota pays 3% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $2,511 | $4,271 |
| North Dakota | $2,371 | $4,011 |
| Nebraska | $2,345 | $3,716 |
| Wisconsin | $2,341 | $3,853 |
| Illinois | $2,328 | $4,725 |
| Iowa | $2,247 | $4,661 |
| Michigan | $2,239 | $5,711 |
| Missouri | $2,150 | $3,888 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Minnesota?
Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $4,000 per week, followed by ProMed Staffing Resources B ($3,806) and SambaTraveler ($3,584). Prime Time Healthcare Nursing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,158. For comparison, the Minnesota average for Travel Nurses is $2,429 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 65% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Compunnel Healthcare | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| ProMed Staffing Resources B | $3,806 | $3,806 |
| SambaTraveler | $3,584 | $4,094 |
| Integrated Healthcare Services | $3,457 | $3,623 |
| Pulse Healthcare Services | $3,345 | $3,728 |
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $3,117 | $4,158 |
| AMN Healthcare Nursing | $3,115 | $3,115 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab | $3,096 | $3,096 |
| AB Staffing Solutions | $3,091 | $3,166 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $3,081 | $3,122 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
PICU RN
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota - Minneapolis
- Premier Medical Staffing Services and 5 others
UP TO $4,061/wk
Estimated pay packagePICU RN
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota - Minneapolis
- Pulse Healthcare Services and 6 others
UP TO $4,061/wk
Estimated pay packageNurse Manager
- Luverne, Minnesota
- Good Samaritan Society - Luverne
- LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing and 7 others
UP TO $3,730/wk
Estimated pay packageInfection Control RN
- Spring Grove, Minnesota
- Gundersen Tweeten Care Center
- Uniti Med and 4 others
UP TO $3,587/wk
Estimated pay packagePeds CVS ICU RN
- Rochester, Minnesota
- Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Mary's Campus
- FlexCare Nursing and 6 others
UP TO $3,623/wk
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