26-week locum, 8-hour shifts

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The schedule is five 8-hour days a week, 07:00 to 15:00. This immediate opening is a 26-week locum tenens contract in Wadena, Minnesota, for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Candidates should have at least one year of experience, with one to two years in an anesthesia role preferred.

The role centers on preparing and giving anesthesia and caring for patients before, during and after surgery. Duties also include taking part in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, stabilizing trauma patients, delivering critical care, and managing acute and chronic pain. The nurse anesthetist keeps up with new anesthesia techniques, equipment and drugs and keeps patient records complete and accurate.

Applicants need an active, unrestricted RN license in the state where they will work; if a new license is required for the assignment, the staffing firm can assist. Licenses cannot be flagged or under investigation. The employer checks the applicant's profile against the listed requirements.

Education expectations include a BSN, plus an MSN or DNP from an accredited CRNA program, with the DNP required starting in 2025. Certification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists is needed, along with continuing medical education to keep that certification and the medical licenses current.

Strong clinical and technical skill in delivering anesthesia, sound judgment under pressure, clear communication with the surgical team, and attention to detail while adapting to shifting patient conditions are all valued.