Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – $75,000 Sign-on bonus – St. Cloud, MN
Listed compensation
$277k-$300k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$300k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Anesthesia listings in Minnesota | 28 active | 891 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $75k sign-on | US CRNA listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Nurse Anesthesia listings | 97 in the last 30 days | 143 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 |
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