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A surgical center in Duluth, Minnesota is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for a locum tenens assignment. The position operates under a supervised practice model within a Level 2 trauma facility that has 15 operating rooms plus several specialized suites. The core work centers on scheduled cases, and the employer has a strong need for providers trained in pediatric care to support ENT and other outpatient specialties. Clinicians who are willing to take on-call shifts would be especially valued.

Assignment details include a start date described as ASAP with an ongoing term, a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and a setting spanning hospital and ambulatory surgery center work. The patient population covers pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Housing and travel support may be discussed for candidates who relocate, and lodging and mileage reimbursement are offered where applicable. Other benefits include weekly direct deposit, malpractice coverage with tail coverage, credentialing assistance, and flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities include delivering anesthesia across surgical services such as complex orthopedic, thoracic, vascular, and neurosurgical procedures. The provider would perform preoperative evaluations, build anesthetic plans, carry out pain control and ventilation management, and take part in pediatric and outpatient specialty work. Trauma and obstetrical cases may also be part of the role when needed.

Candidates must hold CRNA credentialing and current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications. Pediatric training is preferred but not mandatory. Useful skills include broad proficiency in general and pediatric anesthesia, competence managing ventilation and acute fluid or blood pressure changes, experience with arterial line placement and thoracic cases, and clear communication within a supervised team.