Nurse Administrator – MCHS Surgical Services
- Visa sponsorship: TN
- RN license
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open nurse manager jobs in Minnesota post a median of $50.85 an hour, the middle half $44.56–$70.02, across 18 jobs that state their pay. Nurse managers employed in Minnesota earn a median of $58.99 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Mankato in Mankato reported 116 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,747,987 hours worked: 6.2 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato
Medicare gives Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato 5 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Minnesota's hospitals average 3.8). 83% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 35% above predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Minnesota hospitals by rating.
What this hospital paid
By Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato's report to Medicare, its registered nurse hours averaged $52.47 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $58.56 an hour across Minnesota's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What Minnesota hospitals pay nurses.
What Minnesota law says about nurse staffing and overtime
- Public reporting of staffing: Minnesota hospitals must file unit core staffing plans and quarterly actual direct care hours, which the hospital association publishes. Minn. Stat. § 144.7055 subd. 3(b) (source: Minn. Stat. § 144.7055 subd. 3(b))
- Limits on mandatory overtime: Partial: a nurse may decline extra consecutive hours beyond a normal work period if unsafe in the nurse's judgment, without retaliation; emergencies excepted. Not a flat ban (covers nurses in hospitals and other licensed health care facilities (not nursing facilities)). Minn. Stat. § 181.275 (source: Minn. Stat. § 181.275)
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 54.8% · Stating an hourly rate 34.1%
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About the job
The nurse administrator is responsible for the overall management and coordination of functions within a division of Nursing. The nurse administrator holds the accountability to manage within the context of the organization as a whole, and to transform organizational values into daily operations yielding an efficient, effective, and caring organization. This includes management of designated clinical nursing practice and management of programs, systems, and services that are evidence based and support the clinical practice of nursing. Responsibilities are accomplished based on Mayo and Department of Nursing's vision, mission, and values. The nurse administrator is responsible to develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate policies, programs, and services related to assigned functions. The nurse administrator participates in assessing the environment, forecasting trends, transmitting values, communicating ideas, coaching and mentoring others, managing resources, and assuring that core values are implemented.
This position supports Surgical Services for Mayo Clinic Health System in Minnesota.
This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.
Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing or a bachelor's degree in nursing with a master’s degree in business or a health-related field. Doctoral Degree – DNP or PhD in Nursing preferred. Will consider applicants meeting all other qualifications who commit to degree completion within six months from application date.
Candidates who meet the baccalaureate degree in nursing requirement but have not yet obtained a master’s or doctorate degree may be considered for an interim role.
Minimum of three years in nursing service administration with management responsibilities and previous experience in a clinical practice role required.
Current RN license by applicable state requirements. Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
From Mayo Clinic's job posting, checked 15 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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