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Call Required Facility (Direct Hire) Full Time IA W-2

Job Description

WinnMed, the largest regional medical center in northeast Iowa, is seeking a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to join its growing anesthesia and pain management services in Decorah. This is a CRNA-only practice offering full clinical autonomy, a balanced call schedule, and the opportunity to practice across anesthesia and chronic pain within a supportive, community-focused hospital.

Practice Environment

This position is hospital-employed within a CRNA-only anesthesia model. The team consists of experienced CRNAs who collaborate closely across surgical, obstetric, and pain services. WinnMed features new surgical and OB suites and a growing chronic pain management program, supporting high-quality care without medical direction.

Case Mix & Anesthesia Scope

• Orthopedic anesthesia
• General surgery, ENT, and urology
• Obstetric anesthesia with expanding OB services
• Pediatric cases
• Chronic pain management
• Regional anesthesia, including spinals, epidurals, and peripheral nerve blocks
• No cardiac, thoracic, neuro, trauma, or critical care anesthesia

Schedule & Workload

• Full-time position
• 1:6 first-call rotation
• No second-call responsibilities
• Post-call day off provided sometimes
• Single-hospital coverage

Clinical Responsibilities

• Independent delivery of anesthesia care
• Performance of regional anesthesia techniques
• Provision of chronic pain management services
• Preoperative assessment and anesthesia care planning
• Intraoperative management and postoperative handoff
• Occasional preoperative screening clinic duties

Compensation & Employment Structure

• Employment model: W-2 hospital employee
• Annual salary: approximately $290,000–$296,000
• Pain management compensation in addition to base salary
• $20,000 sign-on bonus with two-year commitment
• Seven weeks of paid vacation
• Two weeks of paid educational leave

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• CME allowance with travel days
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) pension
• 403(b) retirement plan
• License and recertification reimbursement
• Interview expenses paid

Candidate Requirements

• Active Iowa CRNA license required or eligibility
• NBCRNA certification required or in examination process
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
• Pain management experience preferred but training available
• New graduates encouraged to apply

Location

WinnMed
Decorah
Iowa
United States

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