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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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Essentia Health

Fargo, North Dakota

Eligibility
CRNAAnesthesiologySign-on bonus
Shift
Weekends only
Unit
Cath-Lab

Posted Jul 9 · Not open to new grads

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Weekends only
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Permanent
On the floor
On call
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
CRNA
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Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Sign-on bonus
$80,000

About this role

Performs clinical anesthesia duties and takes appropriate responsibility for direct patient care and for on-call as assigned. Prioritizes anesthetic decisions, administers anesthetic agents following protocols and guidelines and communicates patient status to healthcare team members. This individual performs coordinating duties by facilitating staff coverage, assignments and breaks in the surgical area.

This individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. The ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs is required. The CRNA demonstrates leadership through involvement on committees and/team projects, education, and research and actively seeks to improve the practice of nursing through performance improvement initiatives.

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This individual is active in professional organizations and participates in community activities. The CRNA will ensure that the patient and family are partners in the plan of anesthesia care. West Market: 2 years of clinical experience as a CRNA is required for this position.

There is an $80k bonus for this position. Must be certified as a registered nurse and as a registered nurse anesthetist in North Dakota. Valid North Dakota registered nurse licensure, American Association of Nurse Anesthetist (AANA) certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Basic Life Support (BLS).

This is a full-time, exempt position working in the Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center hospital, Essentia Health-Fargo. We are looking for a CRNA to join our general pool. This includes call, weekends and 1-2 holidays per year.

Competitive salary and benefits. The Anesthesia group consists of 28 full-time CRNAs and 10 Anesthesiologists. This group staffs 11 ORs, Endo, IR, Cath Lab, Radiology and OB.

Compensation Range: $295,568.00 - $295,568.00.

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The CRNA will ensure that the patient and family are partners in the plan of anesthesia care. West Market: 2 years of clinical experience as a CRNA is required for this position. There is an $80k bonus for this position…· from this posting

Requirements

  • RN
  • CRNA
  • North Dakota Registered Nurse
  • 2 years of clinical experience as a CRNA (West Market)
  • Valid North Dakota registered nurse licensure
  • AANA certification (American Association of Nurse Anesthetist)
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  • NBCRNA certification (National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists)
  • ACLS certification (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS certification (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • BLS/BCLS certification (Basic Life Support / Basic Cardiac Life Support)
  • NRP certification (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - West Market

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Supplemental insurance options
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  • 401(k) with employer contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement

Place

City
Fargo, North Dakota
Median rent
$946/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$66,998/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
9% below the national average

Fargo area index 90.9, where 100 is the national average.

CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
Beds
142
RN residency
ANCC-accredited: Essentia Health TTP Program - RN Residency at Essentia Health - Fargo, through Apr 2030

Fargo sits on the Red River along North Dakota's eastern edge, offering a friendly college-town atmosphere backed by steady healthcare demand. The city balances Midwest practicality with cultural amenities from nearby universities, making it an approachable landing spot for nurses seeking reliability over hustle.

Map showing the location of Fargo, ND
Approximate location in Fargo, ND. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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