Nurse Anesthetist

JOB OVERVIEW

* Profession: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

* Specialty: CRNA - General

* Job Type: Locum Tenens

* Location: Duluth, MN 

* Service Setting: Outpatient

* Coverage Type: Clinical Only

* Coverage Period: Sep 01, 2026 – Ongoing

* Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri: 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts; Sat & Sun: 12 or 16-hour shifts

* Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

PATIENT INFORMATION

* Patient Demographics: All ages (adults, pediatrics, neonates)

* Average Daily Volume: 2 longer cases or 3-4 shorter cases per 8-hour day on average

* Case Mix: General surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular, Obstetrics, GI, EP, MRI, CT

FACILITY INFORMATION

* Trauma Level: Level I

* EMR System: Epic

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

* Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

* Required:

* General Anesthesia

* Adult

* Pediatric

* Neonatal

* Trauma

* Spinal Anesthesia

* Regional Anesthesia Surgery

* Obstetrical Cases

* Neurosurgical cases (Head, Spine)

* Open Heart Anesthesia

* Thoracic cases (except open heart)

* Complex vascular cases (except open heart)

* Complex orthopedic cases

* Ventilation management

* Evaluation and management of acute volume/BP issues

* Arterial Line placement

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Board: Board Certified required (Certified)

* Licenses: Minnesota RN license required

* Certifications: CPR, BCLS/ACLS, National Board Certification (CRNA)

* Experience: Graduate of accredited school of anesthesia

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Administer anesthesia to patients across all age groups in various settings (OR, Cath lab, GI, EP, MRI, CT).

* Perform general, spinal, regional, and open heart anesthesia as required.

* Manage patient ventilation, volume status, and blood pressure during procedures.

* Place arterial lines and monitor hemodynamics.

* Collaborate with anesthesiologists in a medically directed practice, handling a busy surgical schedule including trauma, neurosurgery, orthopedics, obstetrics, cardiac, and vascular cases.