Minnesota / Veterans Affairs Department / Registered Nurse Senior

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Registered Nurse Senior

Provide direct patient care — assess conditions, administer treatment and medication, and coordinate with physicians.

63 employees hold this title in Veterans Affairs Department. Median total compensation for the role is $117,146, above the department median of $55,734.

Employees: 63
Total payroll: $6.3M
Role median: $117,146
Agency median: $55,734
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$6,202$156,806+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 63 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

Registered Nurse Senior is held in 7 Minnesota departments. In Veterans Affairs Department, the median of $117,146 ranks #5 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$125,647 · 87

Health Department

$122,340 · 7

Corrections Department

$118,619 · 108

Nursing Board

$118,499 · 9

Human Services Department

$114,355 · 84

MN St Colleges & Universities

$101,431 · 3

Median total compensation for the Registered Nurse Senior role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Amanda Walker

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$119,050

Sub-department: MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay: $115,775
Overtime: $3,045
Other pay: $230
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,050
Hire date: 2015-02-10
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 58
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Rock

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amanda Walker works as a Registered Nurse Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Amanda earned $119,050 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Stephanie Wolden

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$118,919

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay: $118,856
Overtime: $63
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,919
Hire date: 2017-11-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 58
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Stephanie Wolden serves as a Registered Nurse Senior within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,919. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Nehemiah Shem

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$117,349

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $113,114
Overtime: $4,235
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,349
Hire date: 2020-06-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 58
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nehemiah Shem works as a Registered Nurse Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Nehemiah earned $117,349 in 2025. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Misty Bjerken

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$117,146

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay: $114,294
Overtime: $2,681
Other pay: $170
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,146
Hire date: 2017-02-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 58
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Misty Bjerken serves as a Registered Nurse Senior within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,146. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Joleen Stamer

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$116,333

Sub-department: MVH-Preston Nursing
Base pay: $83,529
Overtime: $24,502
Other pay: $8,302
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,333
Hire date: 2023-11-06
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 58
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Fillmore

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Joleen Stamer works as a Registered Nurse Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Preston Nursing. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Joleen earned $116,333 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Jessica Hagen

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$114,693

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay: $114,521
Overtime: $23
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,693
Hire date: 2002-12-09
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 58
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Jessica Hagen serves as a Registered Nurse Senior within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,693. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Heidi Boehrns

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$114,267

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff D
Base pay: $103,066
Overtime: $7,228
Other pay: $3,973
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,267
Hire date: 2022-06-08
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 58
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Heidi Boehrns works as a Registered Nurse Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff D. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Heidi earned $114,267 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Jacqueline Garbacz

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$112,866

Sub-department: Mpls MDS Staff
Base pay: $112,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,866
Hire date: 2015-04-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 58
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jacqueline Garbacz holds the role of Registered Nurse Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Mds Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,866. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Jasper Lane

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$112,473

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff D
Base pay: $97,248
Overtime: $8,062
Other pay: $7,163
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,473
Hire date: 2016-04-18
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 58
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Jasper Lane serves as a Registered Nurse Senior within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff D. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,473. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.