Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Location: Bigfork, Minnesota
Schedule: Full-Time | Days | No Weekends | On-Site
Compensation: $218,000–$270,000 annually

Riam Recruiting is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a highly respected Critical Access Hospital in northern Minnesota.

Join a Team Where You'll Make a Difference

If you're looking for more than just another CRNA position, this opportunity offers the chance to practice at the top of your license in a collaborative, patient-centered environment while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.

You'll work alongside experienced surgeons and clinical staff, providing comprehensive anesthesia care across a variety of surgical procedures—all with a predictable Monday-Friday schedule and no weekends.

What You'll Do

• Perform pre-anesthesia evaluations and develop individualized anesthesia plans.
• Administer anesthesia for surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures.
• Provide post-anesthesia care, pain management, and monitor patient recovery.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, surgeons, nursing, and surgical staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement and continuing education initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program.
• NBCRNA certification.
• Minnesota RN/APRN license (or eligible).
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to practice independently with strong clinical judgment.

Preferred

• Rural or Critical Access Hospital experience.
• Regional anesthesia experience.
• Interest in serving a community-focused healthcare organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• $218,000–$270,000 annual salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with employer contributions
• 457(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer-paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Experience-based pay adjustments

Why This Opportunity?

✔ Practice with a high level of autonomy
✔ Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends
✔ Strong compensation and excellent benefits
✔ Collaborative surgical team and supportive leadership
✔ Live and work in one of northern Minnesota's most scenic lake communities

About Riam Recruiting

Riam Recruiting is a national healthcare executive and clinical search firm specializing in hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals, rural health systems, and mission-driven healthcare organizations.

If you're interested in learning more, we'd welcome the opportunity to have a confidential conversation about this outstanding opportunity.