CRNA (General Anesthesia) – Minneapolis, MN

Join a hospital-based anesthesia team as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) providing general anesthesia in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is a locum tenens (travel) opportunity at a tertiary hospital supported by a care-team model (4:1) and a 24-hour anesthesia aide department.

Located in vibrant Minneapolis, you’ll enjoy easy access to parks, lakes, trails, and a standout local food and arts scene—an excellent home base between shifts.

CRNA Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $7,400–$7,800/week
• Job Title: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – General Anesthesia
• Job Type: Locum tenens (travel) assignment
• Location: Minneapolis, MN
• Start Date: August 10, 2026
• End Date: November 30, 2026 (initial term)
• Hours per Week: 40 (minimum 36 hours/week may apply)
• Shifts per Week: 5
• Shift Length: 10-hour days (8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts may be available)
• Primary Schedule: Days, commonly 06:30–17:00
• Additional Schedule Options: 06:30–15:00; 06:30–17:00; 06:30–19:00
• Call (Optional): Beeper call and occasional overnights may be available for interested providers
• Patient Population: Ages 12+ (adolescents, adults, geriatrics)
• EMR: Epic
• Orientation: 3 orientation shifts required (begins the second Monday of each month)
• Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 90–120 days
• Openings: 9

CRNA Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of CRNA experience in general anesthesia
• Licensure: Active Minnesota RN license and Minnesota CRNA/APRN authorization (Minnesota is not a compact state)
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS (multisource accepted per site policy)
• EMR Experience: Epic experience required
• Submission Requirement: Skills checklist required at time of submission
• Screening: Fingerprinting required; results must be posted prior to privileges being granted
• Scheduling Expectation: Two consecutive weeks per month for the first three months (every-other-week scheduling may be considered after three months)
• Eligibility: Must live 50+ miles from the facility to be considered

Key Responsibilities (Anesthesia Provider)

• Provide safe, evidence-based anesthesia care as a CRNA within a supervised care-team model (4:1) in a tertiary hospital environment
• Perform pre-anesthesia assessments, develop anesthesia plans, and manage intraoperative anesthetics for patients ages 12+
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative teams to support patient safety and quality outcomes
• Document anesthesia care accurately and thoroughly in Epic EMR
• Support specialized cases as assigned based on department needs
• Work effectively with strong ancillary support, including a 24-hour anesthesia aide department
• Scope Note: CRNAs do not perform blocks, arterial lines, epidurals, or spinals in this practice setting

Apply now to join our Minneapolis anesthesia team and be considered for this CRNA (General Anesthesia) locum tenens (travel) opportunity in Minneapolis, MN.

Benefits

1099 Contract Positions do not include employee benefits.

About GHR

About United Anesthesia, a GHR Healthcare Company
For more than 40 years, United Anesthesia has been the nation’s leading staffing partner for anesthesia professionals. As a GHR Healthcare Company, we continue to provide the trusted expertise you rely on, now supported by the expanded resources and nationwide network of a top healthcare firm.

We specialize in placing CRNAs, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across all specialties, connecting them with top-tier opportunities in hospitals and surgery centers in all 50 states. We understand the unique demands of anesthesia and the broader healthcare field, and we are dedicated to providing the exceptional service and support you deserve.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.unitedanesthesia.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.