Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Locum CRNAs

One of our partners in Minnesota is seeking locum CRNAs to support its high-acuity tertiary anesthesia service. This opportunity offers day, swing, and optional night shifts, a supervised care team model (4:1), and consistent scheduling for providers able to commit to a minimum of two weeks per month.

Job Description

• Tertiary care anesthesia practice
• Supervised care team model (4:1)
• Minimum commitment: 36 hours/week and 2 weeks/month
• Required: Two consecutive weeks/month for the first 3 months
• Minnesota is not a compact state
• Skills checklist required at submission
• HPA Healthcare is a Joint Commission-certified agency

Schedule

• Shift lengths available: 8, 10, 12, and 16 hours
• Typical start times: 6:30 AM
• Example schedules:
  • 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
• Coverage need: 36 hours/week, 2-3 weeks/month
• Orientation: 3 days required (4 hours non-billable per system record)

Call Details

• 12-hour Saturday beeper call (optional)
• 8- or 12-hour weeknight beeper call
• Occasional overnight shifts (weeknight/weekend) - optional

Clinical Details

• Patient population: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics (12+)
• Practice setting: Hospital - Tertiary Facility
• Support staff:
  • 24/7 Anesthesia Aide Department
  • Care team model (4:1)
• Procedures: Specialized care
• CRNAs do NOT perform:
  • Blocks
  • Arterial lines
  • Epidurals
  • Spinals
• EMR: EPIC

Requirements

• NBCRNA certification required
• Active Minnesota RN & CRNA license required
• Minimum 1 year experience
• ACLS & BLS required
• Comfortable in a supervised tertiary anesthesia environment

Pay Ranking

Base provider pay ranks in the top 10-15% nationally for locum CRNAs (2026 data), with premium call and overtime pushing blended earnings higher during extended coverage weeks.