CRNA - Independent Practice

Allina Health; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 179,088 - 192,864; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Allina Health in Owatonna is looking for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to provide anesthesia care in a supportive environment. The role includes performing assessments, administering anesthetics, and collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals.

You will work a 4-day week with regular hours, contributing to a diverse range of surgical cases. Allina Health values your professional growth and health and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years working as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in MN required upon hire.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides anesthesia care for surgical procedures.
• Performs pre-anesthesia assessments and evaluations.
• Collaborates with the department team to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Anesthesia care

Airway management

Patient assessment

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited nursing program

Master’s degree from Nurse Anesthetist program

Tools

IV access

Peripheral and arterial catheters

Job description

Location: 200 State AveFaribault, MN 55021-6345

Date Posted: May 27, 2026

Department: 47005710 Anesthesiology

Shift: Day (United States)

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 40

Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation: Occasional

Job Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

• Independent practice model
• 4-day work week, regular schedule = Monday-Thursday
• Level IV trauma, 4 ORs, ~2000 cases in 2024
• Nicely varied case mix: lots of General Surgery and Ortho, plus some ENT, Ophthalmology, Uro, Podiatry, etc. No heads/hearts/Peds
• Exceptionally close-knit, collegial relationships between surgeons, CRNAs, nurses, techs, etc. There are no "power struggles" here
• Peel-off system
• Call coverage at Owatonna Hospital

Job Description

Renders a patient insensitive to pain by the administration of anesthetic agents and related drugs and procedures to facilitate diagnostic, therapeutic or surgical procedures. Provides airway management, IV access and monitored anesthesia care services in areas throughout the facility. Responds to requests for pain-related consultation and services.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provides Anesthesia care
  • Performs pre-anesthesia assessment and evaluation of patient, reviews orders and obtains informed consent.
  • Assures that the patient is positioned in proper alignment and safely secured.
  • Initiates anesthetic technique, which may include general, regional, local or sedation.
  • Manages airway and cardiopulmonary status to maintain satisfactory physiologic condition.
  • Facilitates emergence and recovery from anesthesia by administering medications, fluids and airway support.
  • Discharges patient, providing summary of patient history and surgical events.
• Supplies Peri-Anesthetic and Clinical Support
  • Provides this support to other patient care areas.
  • Inserts peripheral and arterial catheters.
  • Performs arterial punctures to obtain blood samples.
  • Initiates or participates in CPR that involves airway maintenance, ventilation, tracheal intubation, pharmacological or cardiovascular support.
  • Acts in consultation and implementation of respiratory and ventilator care.
• Collaborates with department team
  • Makes decisions that result in desired patient/unit outcomes.
  • Establishes priorities for self and others in organizing work.
  • Acts as a resource to peers and other health related professionals.
  • Assumes charge responsibilities as assigned.
  • Precepts and mentors students and orientees as delegated.
  • Helps to identify and initiate improvement processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree graduate of accredited nursing program and
• Master’s degree graduate of Nurse Anesthetist program
• 0 to 2 years working as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years working as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire
• Registered Nurse Anesthetist - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire
• ACLS/BLS Tier 2-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Multisource required upon hire
• PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required within 120 days of hire at ANW, required upon hire at all other locations

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $130.00 to $140.00 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

All benefits are provided to support the total well-being – mind, body, spirit and community – of you and your family members.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings PlansLife Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.