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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

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo 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: centracare.com
  • St. Cloud, Minnesota: jobs.centracare.com

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, 76% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Nurse Anesthesia pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Nurse Anesthesia by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$300k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Anesthesia listings in Minnesota28 active891 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$75k sign-onUS CRNA listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Nurse Anesthesia listings97 in the last 30 days143 the 30 days before (−32%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Nurse Anesthesia pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Implied production pay~$250k$50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 18 employers
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
55% this job
CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
45% this job
Loan repayment
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.4
Better work-life than 30% of Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 891 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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

Living in St. Cloud

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$251k≈ 0.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,241/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.