Triage Nurse Jobs in Minnesota
Triage Nurse jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in hospital systems, urgent care networks, and nurse advice lines, with demand at every level from new graduates to experienced clinical leads. Most openings are in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Rochester, where major employers like Mayo Clinic, M Health Fairview, and Allina Health maintain large nursing operations. The most active specialties in Minnesota are telephone triage, emergency department triage, and occupational health nursing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Exempt (Y/N): No
Standard Hours: 40 hours/week
Location: Grand Marais, MN
Supervisor: Director of Nursing
Wage: $38.00-$42.00/hour, paid commensurately with educational background and experience.
Benefits: Health, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account with employer contribution, 23+ days of PTO/year, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, Employer-matched 401k after 6 months, Annual Fitness Benefit, plus more as defined in Sawtooth Mountain Clinic’s Employee Handbook.
Job Duties:
- Answer SMC Triage phone calls and respond to patient needs as well as calls for SMC Providers
- Accurately and efficiently utilize the nursing process, SMC Triage software, and approved SMC guidelines in order to assist in obtaining the appropriate level of care and/or self-care advice for patients
- Notify patients of lab, x-ray and test results, as directed by SMC Providers
- Ensure appropriate scheduling of triaged patient appointments in EHR
- Execute accurate and thorough documentation and management of electronic desktops according to SMC protocols
- Respond to walk-in triage appointment requests as needed
- Respond to calls or electronic contact from other collaborative teams and agencies such as the SMC Pharmacy team, North Shore Health Care Center as appropriate
- All duties as directed and/or requested by the Health Care Home Team
- All other duties as directed and/or requested by the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Chief Executive Officer and SMC Providers
Job Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse, licensed in MN
- Hospital or Clinic nursing background
- Previous work experience in contact with the public
- Proficiency in EHR systems and with general office technologies
- Organization and administrative skills
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods and walk for extensive periods of time.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to stoop, squat, or bend frequently.
- Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to provide nursing care and operating equipment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Corrected vision and hearing within normal range to observe and communicate with patients and professional staff, in person and over the telephone, and to read printed materials and a computer screen
- Exposure to patient elements including communicable disease and bloodborne pathogens.
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Exempt (Y/N): No
Standard Hours: 40 hours/week
Location: Grand Marais, MN
Supervisor: Director of Nursing
Wage: $38.00-$42.00/hour, paid commensurately with educational background and experience.
Benefits: Health, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account with employer contribution, 23+ days of PTO/year, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, Employer-matched 401k after 6 months, Annual Fitness Benefit, plus more as defined in Sawtooth Mountain Clinic’s Employee Handbook.
Job Duties:
- Answer SMC Triage phone calls and respond to patient needs as well as calls for SMC Providers
- Accurately and efficiently utilize the nursing process, SMC Triage software, and approved SMC guidelines in order to assist in obtaining the appropriate level of care and/or self-care advice for patients
- Notify patients of lab, x-ray and test results, as directed by SMC Providers
- Ensure appropriate scheduling of triaged patient appointments in EHR
- Execute accurate and thorough documentation and management of electronic desktops according to SMC protocols
- Respond to walk-in triage appointment requests as needed
- Respond to calls or electronic contact from other collaborative teams and agencies such as the SMC Pharmacy team, North Shore Health Care Center as appropriate
- All duties as directed and/or requested by the Health Care Home Team
- All other duties as directed and/or requested by the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Chief Executive Officer and SMC Providers
Job Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse, licensed in MN
- Hospital or Clinic nursing background
- Previous work experience in contact with the public
- Proficiency in EHR systems and with general office technologies
- Organization and administrative skills
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods and walk for extensive periods of time.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to stoop, squat, or bend frequently.
- Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to provide nursing care and operating equipment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Corrected vision and hearing within normal range to observe and communicate with patients and professional staff, in person and over the telephone, and to read printed materials and a computer screen
- Exposure to patient elements including communicable disease and bloodborne pathogens.
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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The qualifications that appear most often in triage nurse jobs across Minnesota.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
- Current BLS certification and ACLS certification preferred for emergency triage settings
- Minimum two years of acute care, emergency, or urgent care clinical experience
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to prioritize patients by acuity level
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for patient and care team interaction
Triage Nurse Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a triage nurse in Minnesota?
You become a triage nurse in Minnesota by holding an active registered nurse license issued by the Minnesota Board of Nursing, which requires completing an accredited associate or bachelor's degree in nursing and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Most Minnesota employers then look for clinical experience in an acute care, urgent care, or emergency setting before moving into a dedicated triage role. Telephone triage positions sometimes accept candidates with strong med-surg backgrounds as well.
How much do triage nurses make in Minnesota?
Triage nurses in Minnesota earn a median of about $101,510 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,960 for the lowest 10% to over $132,430 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire triage nurses in Minnesota?
Minnesota triage nurse roles are posted by HealthPartners, Lakeview Clinic, and Fairview Health Services and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Minnesota's large integrated health systems drive consistent hiring volume, particularly for emergency department and telephone triage positions across the Twin Cities metro and Rochester.
Which Minnesota cities have the most triage nurse jobs?
Waconia, Shakopee, and Roseville account for the most triage nurse openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro leads because of its concentration of major health systems and specialty hospitals, while Rochester's volume is driven largely by Mayo Clinic's expansive ambulatory and hospital operations, which sustain steady demand for triage nurses year-round.
Are there remote triage nurse jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're less common than for most office-based roles. About 67% of triage nurse openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and the positions that do allow remote work are almost exclusively telephone triage or nurse advice line roles where patient assessment is conducted entirely by phone or secure messaging.
How can I get hired as a triage nurse in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a position in med-surg or urgent care first, then applying internally for triage roles once you have clinical assessment experience. Allina Health, M Health Fairview, and HealthPartners all run new-graduate nurse residency programs in the Twin Cities that build the foundational skills triage positions require. Completing your ACLS certification early and gaining any shift experience in an emergency or ambulatory setting makes your application more competitive for triage openings.
Where can I find and apply to triage nurse jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to triage nurse jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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