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:
ASAP - 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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