CRNA Locum job in Duluth, MN

We are seeking multiple qualified Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) providers for ongoing locum tenens coverage starting late this summer. This position offers exceptional scheduling flexibility within a medically directed, highly collaborative team at a Level I trauma network.

Position Overview

• Specialty: CRNA
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026 (Open weekly blocks ongoing)
• Schedule Pattern: Main focus is Monday – Friday, with the occasional option to pick up weekend shifts.
• Shift Configurations: * Weekdays (Mon–Fri): Choice of 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts.
  • Weekends (Sat–Sun): Choice of 12 or 16-hour shifts.
  • Note: All shifts include a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Clinical Scope & Practice Details

• Practice Model: Medically directed environment working alongside a collegial team of Anesthesiologists.
• Patient Care: 1:1 patient care model covering all age groups (neonates to geriatrics).
• Daily Case Volume: Averages 1–2 longer cases or 3–4 shorter cases per 8-hour shift.
• Case Mix: High-acuity, busy surgical schedule encompassing all major specialties except transplants and pediatric hearts.
• Procedural Environments: Main operating rooms, Cath Lab, GI, EP, MRI, and CT suites.
• The majority of our shifts are Monday-Friday with the occasional need for weekend help.

Rotational Coverage Locations

Providers may rotate through the following regional network facilities:

• Medical Center (Duluth, MN): A high-acuity, 344-bed state-of-the-art tertiary hospital and Level I Trauma Center (Newly opened facility).
• Facility (Duluth, MN): 165-bed hospital featuring 11 ORs (~80% outpatient cases).
• Surgery Center-Miller Hill (Duluth, MN): 4-OR outpatient surgical center.
• Endoscopy Center (Duluth, MN): Dedicated GI and procedural site.
• Hospital Superior (Superior, WI): A 2-OR and 2-Endo suite facility (~90% outpatient surgery).

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Graduate (Master's or Doctorate) of an accredited school of nurse anesthesia.
• Certification: Certified by the NBCRNA. (Also open to recent graduates from an accredited program who are actively awaiting initial certification).
• Required Cards: BCLS (CPR) and ACLS certifications.
• Licensure: Active Minnesota (MN) CRNA license or the immediate ability to obtain one. (Wisconsin license is a plus for regional rotation flexibility).