Urgent Care – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – St. Cloud, Minnesota
Listed compensation
$121k-$140k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Are you looking for a change, maybe something with a faster pace? At Plaza Urgent Care, you can apply your advanced assessment and physical examination skills in a fast-paced, exciting environment!
Summary
Our Plaza Urgent Care provides high-quality, patient-centered care without the long waits or high costs of the emergency room.
We treat a broad range of illnesses and injuries that might otherwise require an ER visit, supported by advanced medical technology and on-site lab and imaging capabilities that go beyond the scope of a typical urgent care clinic.
Patients benefit from a seamless continuum of care delivered by providers who are deeply invested in their health and well-being.
Common conditions treated at Urgent Care include acute injuries (such as fractures, sprains, strains, dislocations, and minor motor vehicle injuries), lacerations requiring sutures, abdominal and joint pain, headaches and migraines, respiratory issues including asthma, cough and cold symptoms, fever, dehydration, nausea or vomiting, eye injuries, nosebleeds, mild chest pain without cardiac history, blood clots or leg pain, and a wide range of pediatric illnesses and injuries.
Schedule
- Full-time.83 FTE | 5-12 Hour Shifts every two weeks | Onsite-St. Cloud, MN CentraCare Health Plaza
- Day/Evening| 12-hour shifts | 7:00am-7:30pm or 9:00 am – 9:30 pm
- Weekend and holiday rotation is 1:3
Pay and Benefits
- Salary range: $120,681.60 - $140,441.60 per year
- Pay may be determined by factors such as education, experience, skills, knowledge, location, and internal equity
- Salary and salary range are based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate
- May be eligible for additional pay through bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.
- Benefits: Medical, dental, time off, retirement, employee discounts and more!
Qualifications
Required
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Eligibility for Minnesota licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Preferred
- We would prefer that our candidate have experience in one of the following areas as a Provider or RN
- Emergency Department
- Urgent Care
- Family Medicine/Walk-In Clinic
In addition, all applicants must have a current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider card and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration number prior to receiving clinical privileges.
Our Location
CentraCare, a leading not-for-profit health system and one of the largest providers of rural care, serves patients across Central, West Central, and Southwestern Minnesota.
It delivers nationally recognized care through 40+ medical and surgical specialties, innovative population health programs, and a collaborative physician–administration leadership model.
St. Cloud Hospital, a 489-bed regional referral center and Level II trauma center, delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services with Magnet-designated nursing and expert support staff. Just 60 minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul, the St.
Cloud region is a family-friendly mini-metro featuring excellent schools and four colleges, vibrant arts and theatre, abundant lakes and outdoor recreation, and year-round activities for all seasons.
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CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, patient-centered urgent care for a broad range of illnesses and injuries in a fast-paced environment. Perform advanced assessments, physical examinations, and clinical procedures such as suturing and injury management.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Centra Care ranks #11 of 18 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 54% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$132k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Urgent Care listings in Minnesota | 8 active | 802 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% remote · 54% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota Nurse Practitioner listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 14% offer loan repayment249 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Urgent Care pay trend | +7.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Centra Care | #11 of 18 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
| Implied production pay | ~$250k | $50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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