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CentraCare Clinic Southwest
Willmar, Minnesota

CRNA – Casual – Willmar, MN

CRNAIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem Independent CRNA Practice

Listed compensation

$132.99-$172.89/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Add to your skill set by practicing casually at CentraCare – Willmar!

Summary

CentraCare is seeking CRNAs to join their Anesthesia department based in Willmar, MN

Schedule

  • Casual position, with the option to work when convenient for you
  • Shifts available Mon- Fri, 7am – 3:30pm
  • Occasional late shifts

Pay and Benefits

Hourly Pay Range: $132.99 - $172.89 per hour

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

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 Anesthesiology Department includes 9 CRNAs and 2 MDs providing services in both the hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center. The team manages a broad range of cases, including peds, OB, ENT, general, robotic, ortho, GYN, urology, podiatry, endoscopy, epidurals, and pain blocks. Using a combination of medical direction and CRNA-only models, CRNAs average approximately 10 cases per day at the surgery center and 4 per day in the hospital. The department utilizes the Epic EMR system to support clinical documentation and care coordination.

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. CentraCare – Willmar serves as a multi-specialty hub, providing high-quality, convenient care close to home for patients throughout Southwestern Minnesota. The campus features Rice Memorial Hospital, a 136-bed regional facility, along with an outpatient surgery center and clinics offering primary, specialty, and ancillary services such as laboratory and imaging, comprehensive rehabilitation services, and is supported by a range of outreach programs. The Willmar community is a diverse, family-friendly city in Minnesota’s lake country. Residents enjoy 360 lakes, Sibley State Park, 22 miles of Glacial Lakes State Trail, five golf courses, rich farmlands, rolling hills, a diverse economy in agriculture, medical, and technology sectors, and educational opportunities at Ridgewater College serving more than 5,500 students.

  • About CentraCare https://www.centracare.com/about-us/
  • Willmar, Minnesota https://jobs.centracare.com/us/en/willmar

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

The CRNA will provide anesthesia services across a broad range of cases in both hospital and ambulatory surgery center settings. They are responsible for managing patient care, clinical documentation using Epic EMR, and collaborating with the anesthesia team.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Anesthesia administrationPatient assessmentLife span careMedical staff credentialingCommunicationNeonate careGeriatric careAnesthesia equipment management

CRNA Career Context

Of the 40 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 22 employers

Sign-on bonus
82%
401k / retirement match
76%
Loan repayment
55%
CME allowance
48%
PSLF eligible
12%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Willmar

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$227k
Typical market rent
$929/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
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.

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

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About CentraCare Clinic Southwest

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

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Casual position - work when convenient