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Sanford Health – CRNA Position – New Grads Welcome

Posted 3 months ago / Updated March 9, 2026

Job Highlights

Call Optional Facility (Direct Hire) Full Time MN W-2

Job Description

Sanford Health in Bemidji, Minnesota is seeking full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to join a collaborative anesthesia practice. This role offers a high level of autonomy with minimal medical direction while working alongside a supportive anesthesia team.

The practice primarily handles bread-and-butter anesthesia cases with some pediatric procedures and occasional cardiac ablations. Providers work in a team-focused environment that emphasizes strong clinical collaboration and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct pre-anesthesia evaluations and develop anesthesia care plans
  • Administer anesthesia for a variety of surgical and procedural cases
  • Monitor patient vital signs and adjust anesthesia levels as needed
  • Provide intraoperative and post-anesthesia care
  • Perform regional anesthesia techniques including spinals and epidurals
  • Insert arterial lines and assist with central line placement when needed
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Compensation & Benefits

  • Starting salary for new graduates: $269,489+
  • $30,000 sign-on bonus
  • $75,000 incentive loan over three years
  • CME reimbursement
  • Relocation assistance
  • Health and dental insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Malpractice coverage provided
  • Overtime pay for hours exceeding 40 per week

Job Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program
  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
  • NBCRNA certification required
  • Active Minnesota RN and CRNA licensure
  • Current ACLS and PALS certifications
  • New graduates welcome

Schedule & Work Environment

  • Full-time W-2 hospital-employed position
  • Collaborative anesthesia practice with approximately 1% medical direction
  • Team includes 11 CRNAs and 1 anesthesiologist
  • Case mix includes OB, pediatrics, orthopedics, outpatient surgery, and regional anesthesia

Location

Sanford Health
Bemidji, Minnesota
United States

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