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Nurse Anesthetist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at minimum a master's degree in nurse anesthesia. Most sponsoring employers are hospitals, surgical centers, and anesthesia group practices that file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS.
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Get Access To All JobsHennepin Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: applicants from diverse backgrounds or historically under-resourced communities are especially encouraged to apply.
Hennepin Healthcare has opportunity for a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) seeking casual employment to provide anesthesia care to adults and occasional pediatric patients.
Minimum two shifts per month. Hourly rate is $160/hr.
Responsibilities
- Provides pre-anesthesia care, which may include interviewing and examining patient, obtaining necessary tests to conduct the anesthetic, administering preanesthetic medications and fluids and documentation on the preanesthetic record
- Provides anesthesia care, which may include: preparing medications, supplies and equipment for the administration of anesthesia; respiratory care of patients; administer anesthetics, other additional medications, intravenous fluids and blood products to appropriately care for patient; continual evaluation of the patients oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, temperature, other relevant physiologic and pharmacologic parameters and anesthetic depth; maintain proper patient positioning during the anesthetic; complete documentation of patient management on the anesthetic record; institute appropriate monitoring. A qualified anesthetist shall be present throughout the conduct of all anesthetics.
- Provides post anesthesia care, which may include assisting in patient care in the post anesthesia care unit and follow up of patients receiving anesthetic care
- Continually evaluates and treats patients with monitoring and support appropriate to the patient’s condition during transport
- Assists in pain management
- Responds to emergency situations by providing airway and respiratory management, administration of emergency medications and fluids, and using advanced cardiac life support techniques
- Prepares, maintains and operates anesthesia equipment
- Precepting students
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
- Promotes effective working relations and works collaboratively as part of a department/unit team interdepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia
- Minimum 1 year of recent CRNA work experience
- Possession of a valid Minnesota Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License (or eligibility)
- ACLS, BLS, PALS
Hennepin Healthcare is one of the few organizations in the Twin Cities with an Advanced Practice Professional Center dedicated to the growth and support of APPs. The APP Center leadership members work together to promote and advocate for the 300+ APPs at the organization. In addition to offering professional development, free ME opportunities, and ongoing communication to all APPs, the APP Center includes a lounge exclusive to APPs with a work room, conference room and snack/beverage area.
Hennepin Healthcare (a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County) is a public, integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Hennepin County. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research.
Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements. Positions at Hennepin Healthcare are credentialed through the Office of the Medical Staff according to their policies.
Total Rewards Package:
- We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
- We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
- For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.
LOCATION
MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 0.01 (casual)
Shift Detail: Day, Evening, Night, Rotating, On-call
Job Level
: Staff
Employee Status
: Regular
Eligible for Benefits: No
Union/Non Union: Non-Union
Min: $160/hr
Max: $160/hr
Job Posting
: Oct-29-2026
Hennepin Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: applicants from diverse backgrounds or historically under-resourced communities are especially encouraged to apply.
Hennepin Healthcare has opportunity for a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) seeking casual employment to provide anesthesia care to adults and occasional pediatric patients.
Minimum two shifts per month. Hourly rate is $160/hr.
Responsibilities
- Provides pre-anesthesia care, which may include interviewing and examining patient, obtaining necessary tests to conduct the anesthetic, administering preanesthetic medications and fluids and documentation on the preanesthetic record
- Provides anesthesia care, which may include: preparing medications, supplies and equipment for the administration of anesthesia; respiratory care of patients; administer anesthetics, other additional medications, intravenous fluids and blood products to appropriately care for patient; continual evaluation of the patients oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, temperature, other relevant physiologic and pharmacologic parameters and anesthetic depth; maintain proper patient positioning during the anesthetic; complete documentation of patient management on the anesthetic record; institute appropriate monitoring. A qualified anesthetist shall be present throughout the conduct of all anesthetics.
- Provides post anesthesia care, which may include assisting in patient care in the post anesthesia care unit and follow up of patients receiving anesthetic care
- Continually evaluates and treats patients with monitoring and support appropriate to the patient’s condition during transport
- Assists in pain management
- Responds to emergency situations by providing airway and respiratory management, administration of emergency medications and fluids, and using advanced cardiac life support techniques
- Prepares, maintains and operates anesthesia equipment
- Precepting students
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
- Promotes effective working relations and works collaboratively as part of a department/unit team interdepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia
- Minimum 1 year of recent CRNA work experience
- Possession of a valid Minnesota Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License (or eligibility)
- ACLS, BLS, PALS
Hennepin Healthcare is one of the few organizations in the Twin Cities with an Advanced Practice Professional Center dedicated to the growth and support of APPs. The APP Center leadership members work together to promote and advocate for the 300+ APPs at the organization. In addition to offering professional development, free ME opportunities, and ongoing communication to all APPs, the APP Center includes a lounge exclusive to APPs with a work room, conference room and snack/beverage area.
Hennepin Healthcare (a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County) is a public, integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Hennepin County. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research.
Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements. Positions at Hennepin Healthcare are credentialed through the Office of the Medical Staff according to their policies.
Total Rewards Package:
- We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
- We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
- For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.
LOCATION
MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 0.01 (casual)
Shift Detail: Day, Evening, Night, Rotating, On-call
Job Level
: Staff
Employee Status
: Regular
Eligible for Benefits: No
Union/Non Union: Non-Union
Min: $160/hr
Max: $160/hr
Job Posting
: Oct-29-2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Nurse Anesthetist
Verify your CRNA credentials meet H-1B requirements
USCIS requires a master's degree or higher for specialty occupation classification. Confirm your nurse anesthesia program meets this threshold and that your NBCRNA certification is current before targeting H-1B employers.
Use OFLC Wage Search to set salary expectations
Look up the prevailing wage for Nurse Anesthetist roles in your target metro area before negotiating offers. Your employer's LCA must certify they'll pay at least the DOL wage level, so knowing this figure protects you from undervalued offers.
Target hospitals enrolled in E-Verify for STEM-adjacent roles
Large hospital systems and academic medical centers file H-1B petitions far more consistently than independent surgical practices. Filter your search to employer groups with documented H-1B LCA history in anesthesia to avoid wasting time on one-off sponsors.
Search Migrate Mate for verified CRNA H-1B employers
Pull up Nurse Anesthetist roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B LCA filing history for this occupation code, so you're applying to organizations with a real sponsorship track record rather than guessing from job postings.
Ask employers about cap-exempt petition eligibility early
Hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B sponsors, letting you start without waiting for the annual lottery. Confirm this status directly with the employer's HR or immigration counsel before you enter the hiring process.
Time your offer acceptance around the H-1B filing window
USCIS accepts H-1B cap petitions in April for an October 1 start date. If your offer comes in outside that window, negotiate a start date that aligns with the next cap period or confirm the employer will file premium processing to meet your needs.
H-1B Visa Nurse Anesthetist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Nurse Anesthetist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Nurse Anesthetist positions as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a master's degree in nurse anesthesia as a standard entry requirement for the role. Your employer documents this requirement in the H-1B petition, and your NBCRNA certification supports the occupational qualification. Roles that list a bachelor's degree as sufficient may face additional scrutiny.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Nurse Anesthetists?
Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and anesthesia group practices affiliated with nonprofit or university health networks sponsor H-1B petitions for CRNAs most consistently. Smaller independent surgical centers sometimes sponsor but less predictably. You can browse Nurse Anesthetist roles filtered by verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate to identify employers with a documented sponsorship track record in this specialty.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for an H-1B Nurse Anesthetist petition?
Your employer's Labor Condition Application must certify they'll pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific geographic area and job level. Wage levels are tiered from Level I through Level IV based on experience and supervisory responsibility. You can look up the applicable wage for your target market using the OFLC Wage Search tool before negotiating an offer, so you know what the LCA must reflect.
Can a Nurse Anesthetist employer sponsor an H-1B outside the annual lottery?
Some can. Hospitals affiliated with universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government entities may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B sponsors, allowing petitions to be filed at any time without entering the lottery. If you're targeting academic medical centers or VA-affiliated systems, ask their HR team directly whether they file under the cap-exempt category before committing to a timeline.
How does the H-1B process work for a Nurse Anesthetist changing employers?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new H-1B employer once the new petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and your status is otherwise maintained. Your new employer files a fresh I-129 petition with a new LCA. The 60-day grace period after leaving a prior employer gives you time to secure and initiate the new filing.