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Nursing Simulation Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Simulation Technician

Saint Paul, MN ยท On-site

$23.33 - $34.99/hr

The Simulation Technician position is a foundational role within the Clinical Simulation Program ... Associate/technical degree or diploma as LPN, RN, EMT, Medical Assistant, biology, medical ...

The Simulation Technician position is a foundational role within the Clinical Simulation Program ... Associate/technical degree or diploma as LPN, RN, EMT, Medical Assistant, biology, medical ...

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How much do nursing simulation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for nursing simulation in Minnesota is $66,209.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,100.00 and $77,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a nursing simulation?

A Nursing Simulation job involves designing, implementing, and managing realistic clinical scenarios to train nursing students and healthcare professionals. Professionals in this role use simulation technology, such as mannequins, virtual reality, and standardized patients, to create hands-on learning experiences. They may also develop educational curricula, assess student performance, and ensure the simulation environment reflects real-world healthcare settings. This role is crucial in improving clinical skills, decision-making, and patient safety in a controlled, low-risk environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in nursing simulation, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Nursing Simulation role, you need a background in nursing education, clinical expertise, and experience in simulation-based training, typically supported by an RN license or advanced nursing degree. Familiarity with high-fidelity simulation manikins, audiovisual recording equipment, and simulation management software like Laerdal or CAE is highly valued. Strong organizational skills, creativity, and effective communication enable you to design engaging scenarios and provide constructive feedback to learners. These competencies are crucial for creating realistic simulations that enhance clinical reasoning and improve patient care outcomes.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in nursing simulation?

A typical day in Nursing Simulation involves setting up and running realistic clinical scenarios, operating simulation manikins and supporting equipment, and coordinating with faculty or clinical instructors. You will often develop new case studies, conduct pre-brief and debrief sessions with participants, and ensure that all technical and educational objectives are met. Collaboration with other simulation specialists and healthcare educators is common, creating a dynamic team environment. Depending on the institution, you may also be involved in maintaining the simulation lab and helping with curriculum development or training for new technologies.

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Infographic showing various Nursing Simulation job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $66,209 per year, or $31.8 per hour.

Nursing Simulation Coordinator

St. Olaf College

Northfield, MN โ€ข On-site

$34K - $38K/yr

Part-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago


Job description

Position Title: Nursing Simulation Coordinator.ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย ย 
Department: Nursing.
Classification: Non-Exempt.ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย 
FTE: 0.50.
Work Schedule: 40 hours a week during the Fall and Spring term. Off during academic breaks.
Salary Range: $34,000 - $38,000.
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Position Overview:
The Simulation Coordinator supports the planning, delivery, and evaluation of simulation-based education for nursing students. This role manages the simulation center, prepares and operates simulation equipment, assists faculty with scenario development, and ensures high-quality learning experiences that reflect current clinical practice. The Simulation Coordinator serves as the technical expert for manikins and audiovisual systems while also contributing to educational design and learner support.
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Essential Job Duties:

  • Coordinate scheduling, inventory, and logistics for nursing simulations
  • Support faculty in developing, revising, and implementing simulation scenarios aligned with learning objectives.ย 
  • Orient faculty to simulation equipment and best practice standards for simulations.
  • Orient students to the simulation center.
  • Maintain a calendar for all scheduled activities for use of the simulation requirement and simulation rooms.ย 
  • Follow the recommended maintenance schedules dictated by the equipment manufacturers in a proactive manner.ย 
  • Maintain the simulators by scheduling maintenance appointments and troubleshooting issues.ย 
  • Maintain IT simulation equipment in simulation rooms in cooperation with IT.
  • Set up and maintain adequate inventory of all equipment and supplies, order supplies as needed.ย 
  • Ensure the simulation rooms are kept clean and well ordered.ย 
  • Engage students in active learning.
  • Demonstrate professional written and oral communication skills.
  • Utilize best practice in simulations.
  • Demonstrate innovative thinking to problem solve within the simulated setting.
  • Demonstrate respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students.
  • Work with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication,ย 
  • Fosters collegiality within the department.
  • Timely completio0n of administrative aspects of instructional responsibilities.ย 
  • Adhere to the policies of the college and the department.
  • Operate all technology during simulations.
  • Coordinate simulation set-up with all necessary stakeholders.
  • Utilize current evidence-based practice in simulations.
  • Create charting documents using Google.
  • Participate in annual professional development related to current best practices in simulation.
  • Work towards certification.
  • Frequent standing, walking, and occasional lifting and manipulation of objects 40 pounds or more with assistance.
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Supervision Received and Exercised:

  • Reports to the Department Chair of Nursing.
  • This position does not supervise staff or students.ย 
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Required Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing (RN), Respiratory Therapy, Paramedic/EMS, or a related healthcare field.
  • Experience: At least one year of simulation experience.
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Preferred Qualifications:

  • Education: Master's degree in nursing education preferred.
  • Experience: 2+ years of teaching experience in a clinical simulation environment.
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Prerequisites:

  • Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College.ย  Please note, St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.
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Disclaimer:

  • This position may require you to report early, stay late or work different shifts depending on staffing levels. It may also require you to perform all essential job functions whenever needed and during campus emergencies when necessary.
  • This job description is for general information purposes.ย  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.ย  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
  • Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.

Join Our Community - Work at St. Olaf!

Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff. The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of culturally rich and diverse Minneapolis and St. Paul.ย 

The college offers an academically rigorous, nationally ranked liberal arts education that fosters the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes learning in an inclusive and globally engaged community. We encourage applications from candidates committed to multicultural understanding and the enrichment of our diverse community.

The college offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 9% retirement match, contributions to eligible employees' health savings accounts, a significant tuition discount (up to a 90% reduction) at ACM, GLCA, and ELCA colleges and universities for employees' children, and generous paid time off. For a full review of the college's benefits, please see the summary of our benefits here: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/benefits/

To provide a safe and secure educational environment, St. Olaf College verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.

A summary of the Flexible Work Policy for staff: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/flexible-work-policy/

A link to our Community and Belonging page: https://wp.stolaf.edu/equity-inclusion/

A virtual campus tour: https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?p=483

An overview of Northfield: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/northfield/

An overview of the Twin Cities: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/twincities/

For Staff Application Assistance:

hrstaff@stolaf.edu

507-786-3068

For Faculty Application Assistance:
facultysearch@stolaf.edu
507-786-3356

Nondiscrimination Policy

St. Olaf College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance.ย  St. Olaf College prohibits discrimination and harassment based upon these and any other legally protected status in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admissions and employment.ย 


Inquiries about this nondiscrimination policy may be referred to St. Olaf College's Director of Equal Opportunity, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both. St. Olaf's Director of Equal Opportunity (who serves as the College's Title IX, Title VI, and Section 504 Coordinator) is Pamela McDowell, Tomson Hall, mcdowell@stolaf.edu, (507) 786-3465.