Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Locums - Winona, Minnesota - CRNA Opportunity

Position Overview:
RecruitWell is seeking Board-Certified CRNAs for a locum tenens assignment in Winona, Minnesota. This is a CRNA-only practice model in a rural hospital setting, offering a broad case mix and a high level of autonomy.

Assignment Details

• Start Date: ASAP (approximately 45 days from offer)
• Contract Length: 3 months (option to extend)
• Coverage Needs: 2 FTEs
• Minimum Availability: 2 weeks per month (flexible with approval)
• Schedule:
  • Weekdays:
    • 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • 3:00 PM - 7:00 AM (call)
  • Weekends/Holidays:
    • 24-hour call (7:00 AM - 7:00 AM)
  • Call Rotation: Typically 1 in 6
  • Call Response Time: 30 minutes

Practice Setting

• Facility: 49-bed rural hospital
• OR Setup:
  • 4 core ORs
  • 1 endoscopy suite
  • 1 flex room
  • C-suite
  • Da Vinci robot available
• Model: Independent CRNA-only practice (no MD oversight)
• EMR: Cerner / Oracle

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide independent anesthesia care across a variety of surgical specialties
• Manage perioperative anesthesia including pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care
• Participate in weekday and weekend call coverage
• Respond to emergency cases within required timeframe
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure safe, efficient patient care

Case Mix & Volume

• Daily Cases: 3-5 cases per day (varies by OR load)
• Patient Population: Primarily adult and geriatric, with light pediatrics

Procedures Include:

• Orthopedics (total joints, spine, sports)
• General surgery
• Plastics (cosmetic & reconstructive)
• Podiatry
• OB (35-50 C-sections annually)
• Ophthalmology (cataracts)
• Neuraxial anesthesia (spinal, epidural, combined spinal epidural)

Skills Required

• General anesthesia
• Nerve blocks
• OB anesthesia (including C-sections)
• Spinals and epidurals
• Ability to work independently in a rural setting

Support Staff

• 3-4 CRNAs on shift
• Additional 2 pediatric CRNAs on Fridays

Candidate Requirements

• NBCRNA Certification - Required
• Active Minnesota License - Required
• DEA - Required
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, Neonatal Resuscitation - Required
• Experience: Minimum 2 years (no new grads)
• Pediatrics experience preferred
• Rural health experience strongly preferred

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