Night nurses in Minnesota
Licensed night nurses, Minnesota.
What license a nurse needs in Minnesota, what nurses here ask, and the rules that apply when you hire one. Browse for free and see every rate before you pay anything.
The short answer
A night nurse caring for your baby in Minnesota needs a Minnesota RN or LPN license. Our rate guide puts licensed night nurses in Minnesota at about $34 to $72 an hour. Browse them for free, unlock up to 3 for $250, and pay your nurse directly, plus one flat $1,500 placement fee to us, less one $250 credit.
Minnesota licensing
What license a nurse needs here.
Minnesota is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a multistate license from another state does not cover it. A nurse caring for your baby in Minnesota needs a Minnesota RN or LPN license.
Nurses here are licensed by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
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No one is listed in Minnesota yet
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Minnesota rates
What nurses ask, area by area.
| Area | Hourly | Per 10-hour night |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $50 to $72 | $500 to $720 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $38 to $54 | $380 to $540 |
| Mankato, MN | $37 to $53 | $370 to $530 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $37 to $53 | $370 to $530 |
| Rochester, MN | $37 to $53 | $370 to $530 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $37 to $53 | $370 to $530 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $35 to $51 | $350 to $510 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $34 to $49 | $340 to $490 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $34 to $48 | $340 to $480 |
| Small towns and rural areas (US average) | $35 to $50 | $350 to $500 |
Estimates from our rate guide: US overnight newborn care rates adjusted for each area's prices (BEA Regional Price Parities), with a premium for an RN or LPN license. Newborn care specialists usually ask about a quarter less. Your nurse's own rate is what counts.
Paid leave
Minnesota Paid Leave, for new parents.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Bonding leave | Up to 12 weeks |
| Share of your pay | 90% of wages up to half the state average weekly wage, then 66% and 55% on higher wages |
| Your job | Protected after 90 days with your employer |
| Waiting period | None for bonding leave |
From the program's own site, checked October 2026. Leave pays you, not your nurse, but many families book night care for the weeks after it ends. Check your own benefit.
Questions families ask
How much does a night nurse cost in Minnesota?
Nurses set their own rates. Our rate guide puts licensed night nurses in Minnesota at about $34 to $72 an hour, depending on the area, with Minneapolis at the top. Through Night Nurse you pay your nurse directly, plus one flat $1,500 placement fee for a licensed nurse.
Can a nurse with a multistate license work in Minnesota?
No. Minnesota is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a nurse caring for your baby in Minnesota needs a Minnesota RN or LPN license.
Do I owe my night nurse overtime in Minnesota?
Possibly. You hire your nurse directly, so your family is the employer. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, a household employee who does not live in your home, paid by the hour, is owed time and a half for hours over 40 in a workweek. We found no Minnesota law that adds to that for household employees, so four 10-hour nights a week stays at 40 hours and a fifth is paid at time and a half. Ask a tax or legal adviser how this applies to your plan.
Does Minnesota pay parents for leave after a birth?
Yes. Minnesota Paid Leave has paid benefits since 2026 and covers up to 12 weeks of leave to bond with a new baby, for parents who qualify. It does not pay for a night nurse, but it shapes how many nights most families book.
Night nurses in Minnesota.
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