Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Locums - Duluth, Minnesota CRNA Opportunity

Clinical Role

Join a highly respected anesthesia team in Duluth, Minnesota, providing locums CRNA coverage at a Level I Trauma Center and affiliated outpatient facilities. This medically directed practice offers a broad and diverse case mix, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to work alongside collegial anesthesiologists in a collaborative environment.

Assignment Details

Start Date:

• Start: 10/12/26

Assignment Length:

• Ongoing

Coverage Needed:

• Multiple CRNAs
• Full-time preferred
• Monday-Friday coverage
• Opportunity to pick up occasional weekend shifts

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday:
  • 8-hour shifts
  • 10-hour shifts
  • 12-hour shifts
• Saturday & Sunday:
  • 12-hour shifts
  • 16-hour shifts
• 30-minute unpaid lunch

Position Highlights

• Multiple CRNA openings
• Medically directed anesthesia practice
• Collegial anesthesiology team
• Level I Trauma Center
• Diverse surgical case mix
• One-to-one patient care
• Flexible shift options
• Opportunity to work at multiple facilities

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

• Hospital
• Ambulatory Surgery Centers
• Outpatient Endoscopy Center

Patient Population:

• All age groups

Daily Case Volume:

• Approximately 1-2 longer cases or 3-4 shorter cases per 8-hour shift

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide anesthesia care across multiple procedural settings
• Deliver one-to-one patient anesthesia care
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgical teams
• Care for patients in:
  • Operating Rooms
  • Cardiac Catheterization Lab
  • Gastroenterology
  • Electrophysiology Lab
  • MRI
  • CT
• Manage anesthesia for a broad variety of surgical specialties

Case Mix:

• General Surgery
• Orthopedics
• Neurosurgery
• Cardiac procedures
• Gastroenterology
• Trauma
• Nearly all specialties except:
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Support & Technology

Care Team Model:

• Medically directed anesthesia practice
• Collegial anesthesiologist support

Requirements

• Graduate (Master's or Doctorate) of an accredited nurse anesthesia program
• Current or eligible Minnesota CRNA license
• NBCRNA Certification, or graduate awaiting initial certification
• CPR certification required
• BCLS required
• ACLS required

Credentialing

• Please inquire for current credentialing timeline.

Organization & Team

• Level I Trauma Center
• Modern tertiary care facility
• Collaborative anesthesia care team
• Broad procedural and surgical exposure
• Multiple practice locations within the health system

About Duluth, Minnesota

Location & Access: Duluth sits on the shores of beautiful Lake Superior in northeastern Minnesota, offering stunning waterfront views and convenient access to northern Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Lifestyle & Community: Duluth combines the amenities of a vibrant regional city with a relaxed outdoor lifestyle, featuring excellent restaurants, breweries, arts, music, and a welcoming community.

Outdoor Recreation: Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy year-round recreation including hiking, biking, boating, fishing, kayaking, skiing, snowmobiling, and access to the famous Superior Hiking Trail.

Attractions: Popular attractions include Canal Park, the Aerial Lift Bridge, Lake Superior waterfront, Spirit Mountain, Glensheen Mansion, and numerous festivals throughout the year.

Quality of Life: Duluth offers an exceptional quality of life with breathtaking scenery, outstanding healthcare, affordable living, four-season recreation, and a strong sense of community.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness