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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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