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Centra Care
Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – $75,000 Sign-on bonus – St. Cloud, MN

CRNAFull-Time Independent CRNA Practice

Listed compensation

$277k-$300k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

CRNA Opportunities Open! New Graduates and currently enrolled students encouraged to apply.

$75,000 Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available!

Summary

Under the general supervision of an anesthesiologist, administers local, regional, inhalational, intravenous, and other anesthetic agents for surgical, obstetrical, and diagnostic procedures in accordance with established standards and regulations. Provides age-appropriate, patient- and family-centered care, and actively supports patient safety initiatives and other safety practices.

Schedule

  • Shift variety to include 8-hr, 10-hr shifts
  • 4-6 days/week
  • Call shared between 40+ providers
  • Rotating holidays

Pay and Benefits

Salary range: $283,534.68 - $307,178.56 per year

Pay may be determined by factors such as education, experience, skills, knowledge, location, and internal equity

Salary and salary range are based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate

May be eligible for additional pay through bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based (RVU) compensation.

$75,000 Sign-on Bonus and relocation assistance available

Benefits: medical, life, disability, dental, vision, retirement; weekend incentive pay; vacation/CME days; CME and paid professional fees (AANA, DEA, license fees, etc.)

Qualifications

  • Required:
  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota.
  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
  • Current licensure as an APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) in the State of Minnesota.
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required per established policy.

Successful completion of medical staff office credentialing must be completed prior to working without a preceptor.

Successful completion of third-party payer credentialing must be completed prior to billing for services

Preferred

Knowledge of growth and development principles over the entire life span of the patient population to include neonate to geriatric.

Ability to observe, assess, and interpret patient age specific data, reaction, treatments, progress, and outcomes.

  • Knowledge of current anesthesia principles and practices, agents, equipment, devices, and techniques.
  • Knowledge of emergency medical procedures
  • Ability to communicate effectively with other professionals and the general public.

Department Information

The Anesthesia Department is a collaborative team of approximately 50 CRNAs and more than 20 anesthesiologists who work together in a highly supportive, collegial environment. The department provides anesthesia services across an extensive surgical platform, including 24 operating rooms in the main hospital, multiple EP and Cath Lab locations, endoscopy suites, dedicated OB suites, and both inpatient and outpatient surgery centers. A separate CRNA team manages C-section and obstetric anesthesia care. The department supports the full spectrum of surgical services—including open heart, endovascular, and neurosurgery—and delivers care for approximately 14,000 surgical cases annually.

Our Location

CentraCare, a leading not-for-profit health system and one of the largest providers of rural care, serves patients across Central, West Central, and Southwestern Minnesota. It delivers nationally recognized care through 40+ medical and surgical specialties, innovative population health programs, and a collaborative physician–administration leadership model. St. Cloud Hospital, a 489-bed regional referral center and Level II trauma center, delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services with Magnet-designated nursing and expert support staff. Just 60 minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul, the St. Cloud region is a family-friendly mini-metro featuring excellent schools and four colleges, vibrant arts and theatre, abundant lakes and outdoor recreation, and year-round activities for all seasons.

  • About CentraCare: https://www.centracare.com/about-us/
  • St. Cloud, Minnesota: https://jobs.centracare.com/us/en/st.-cloud

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

Key Responsibilities

Administer various anesthetic agents for surgical, obstetrical, and diagnostic procedures under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. Provide age-appropriate, patient-centered care while supporting safety initiatives across diverse surgical platforms.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Local AnesthesiaRegional AnesthesiaInhalational AnesthesiaIntravenous AnesthesiaPatient AssessmentClinical Communication

CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
10% this job

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Work-life snapshot

2.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in St. Cloud

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$252k
Typical market rent
$1,244/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Centra Care

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Cloud, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Weekend incentive pay
Vacation/CME days