Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Locums - Winona, Minnesota CRNA Opportunity

Clinical Role

Join an established CRNA-only anesthesia practice in Winona, Minnesota, providing independent anesthesia services in a rural hospital setting. This locums opportunity offers a broad case mix, autonomous practice, and the opportunity to work within a collaborative anesthesia team.

Assignment Details

Start Date:

Start: 1/4/27 - Approximately 45 days from accepted offer

Contract Length:

Three months with option to extend

Coverage Requirements:

Two full-time equivalent providers needed

Minimum availability of two weeks per month plus one weekend of call required

Schedule:

Monday through Friday clinical coverage with weekday call

Weekday shifts:

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Weekday call:

3:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Weekend and holiday call:

Typically one in four rotation

Weekend shifts:

24-hour call coverage from 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Providers must be able to respond within 30 minutes when on call

Position Highlights

CRNA-only practice model with no physician oversight

Independent anesthesia practice

Broad procedural and surgical case mix

Rural hospital setting

DaVinci robotic surgery program

Extension opportunity available

Cerner/Oracle EMR system

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

Rural hospital

49-bed facility

Independent CRNA practice model

Department Information:

Four core operating rooms

Dedicated endoscopy suite

C-suite procedural area

One flex operating room

DaVinci robotic surgery platform available

Patient Population:

Primarily adult and geriatric patients

Light pediatric volume, primarily dental and laparoscopic procedures

Patient Volume:

Typically three to five cases per day depending on operating room volume

Clinical Responsibilities:

Independent anesthesia management

Preoperative evaluations

Intraoperative anesthesia care

Post-anesthesia management

Call coverage responsibilities

Emergency and obstetric anesthesia services

Required Clinical Experience & Procedures:

Orthopedic surgery including total joints, spine, and sports procedures

General surgery

Plastic surgery including cosmetic and reconstructive procedures

Podiatry

Obstetric anesthesia

Approximately 35-50 cesarean deliveries annually

Ophthalmology procedures including cataracts

Neuraxial anesthesia including:

Spinal anesthesia

Epidural anesthesia

Combined spinal-epidural anesthesia

Peripheral nerve blocks

General anesthesia

Obstetric anesthesia management

Support & Technology

Support Staff:

Three to four CRNAs typically scheduled daily

Two pediatric CRNAs available on Fridays

Collaborative anesthesia team

EMR System:

Cerner/Oracle

Requirements

NBCRNA Certification - Required

Active Minnesota License - Required

DEA Registration - Required

BLS Certification - Required

ACLS Certification - Required

PALS Certification - Required

Neonatal Resuscitation Certification - Required

Minimum two years of CRNA experience - Required

Experience with nerve blocks - Required

Obstetric anesthesia experience - Required

General anesthesia experience - Required

Spinal anesthesia experience - Required

Pediatric anesthesia experience - Preferred

Rural healthcare experience - Strongly preferred

Ability to practice independently in a CRNA-only model - Required

Organization & Team

Established CRNA-only anesthesia department

Collaborative team environment

Independent practice model

Broad surgical service line support

Ongoing staffing opportunity with extension potential

About Winona, Minnesota

Location & Access: Winona is located in southeastern Minnesota along the Mississippi River, offering scenic beauty and convenient access to Rochester, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Lifestyle & Community: Winona provides a welcoming small-town atmosphere with affordable living, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community.

Outdoor Recreation: Residents enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, rock climbing, and year-round outdoor recreation along the Mississippi River bluffs.

Attractions: The area features historic downtown districts, museums, art galleries, local festivals, wineries, and beautiful riverfront scenery.

Quality of Life: Winona offers an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, excellent healthcare, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed pace of living.

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