CRNA

Ensure safe, comfortable procedures daily as a dedicated Nurse Anesthetist.

Join Our Team at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC), we're more than just a healthcare organization - we're a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For more than 60 years, we've been providing compassionate, high-quality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and putting people first - both our patients and our employees. Whether you're on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes, you'll find a culture of collaboration, growth, and respect. If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to join us at CRMC and be part of something bigger.

A Day in the Life of a CRNA

A Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is a highly skilled advanced practice registered nurse specializing in the administration of anesthesia and the provision of anesthesia care across a variety of surgical and procedural settings. This role involves conducting pre-anesthetic assessments, developing individualized anesthesia care plans, and monitoring patients throughout the surgical process to ensure optimal safety and comfort. Key responsibilities include collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care. Administering various types of anesthesia, including general, regional, and local anesthesia. Monitoring patients vital signs and anesthetic levels during procedures, adjusting anesthesia as necessary. Providing post-anesthesia care and assessing patients for any complications or side effects. Educating patients and their families about anesthesia procedures and recovery processes.

About the Anesthesia Department:
Expert Sedation for Safer Surgeries

What makes Anesthesia unique at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is our critical role in every surgical and procedural setting. Each CRNA works independently while collaborating closely with surgeons, operating room teams, and recovery staff to provide real-time adjustments and continuous monitoring. Whether providing general anesthesia, regional blocks, or conscious sedation, our team works with precision and vigilance to keep patients comfortable and stable before, during, and after their procedures. We are the guardians of airway management, pain control, and surgical readiness, ensuring that every patient receives the right level of anesthesia tailored to their medical needs and procedure type. Whether managing complex cases, fine-tuning sedation for delicate procedures, or helping a nervous patient feel at ease before surgery, your work will have an immediate and lasting impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on medical environment where exacting expertise is critical, join our team of CRNAs here at CRMC.

Ideal Candidate (What will make you a great fit!)

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong educational and teaching abilities
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-directed and organized
• Adaptable to new technologies and practices

Education and Experience

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Graduate of a nurse anesthesia education program accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor
• RN License to practice in the State of Minnesota and complies with any applicable state statutory or regulatory requirements concerning the advanced practice of nursing
• Complies with one of the following requirements regarding certification eligibility, initial certification or recertification: Meets criteria of Education and Certificates as stated above, and is waiting initial certification -OR- is currently certified by the AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists or its predecessor -OR- is currently recertified by the AANA Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists -OR- insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required

Preferred

• N/A

Compensation and Benefits

The starting pay range for this position is $275,000-$300,000 salaried, plus additional pay for call and callback hours. Exact starting pay depends on level of experience. Eligibility for sign on bonus for qualifying candidates. Please contact CRMC recruitment for more details.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees. Eligible employees receive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, and employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan. Additional benefits include paid time off, participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans, educational assistance and reimbursement, an employee assistance program, work-life balance support, gym membership and other discounts, and employee recognition programs.

A full job description is provided when an interview is scheduled. If needed, you may request a copy earlier by emailing us at careers@cuyunamed.org.

CRMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran). If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-546-4415 or email careers@cuyunamed.org for assistance.