Locum CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist) Anesthesiology
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
This contract, on-site role offers an opportunity to provide high-quality anesthesia care within a leading medical practice environment.
As a Locum CRNA, you will deliver safe, patient-centered anesthesia services across a range of surgical and procedural cases, working closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, nursing staff, and perioperative teams. This associate-level position is ideal for a licensed nurse anesthetist seeking flexible, short- to medium-term engagements in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Responsibilities
Administer general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care to patients across scheduled surgical and procedural cases
- Conduct comprehensive preoperative patient assessments and develop individualized anesthesia plans
- Monitor patient vital signs and anesthesia depth throughout procedures and adjust care as needed
- Manage airway emergencies and respond promptly to intraoperative complications
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative staff to ensure seamless patient care
- Provide postoperative pain management and recovery monitoring in the PACU
- Accurately document anesthesia records, medications, and patient outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards
- Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and quality assurance protocols at all times
- Participate in clinical handoffs and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
- Adapt quickly to varied facility workflows and patient populations as a locum provider
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program and current CRNA certification
- Active, unrestricted RN and CRNA licenses in the State of Texas (or eligibility to obtain)
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Associate-level clinical experience in anesthesia care across diverse procedure types
- Strong proficiency in airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and regional anesthesia techniques
- Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication, documentation, and clinical judgment skills
- Flexibility to adapt to locum assignments, varied schedules, and new care environments
- Preferred: Experience with electronic health record systems and multi-facility locum placements
Level II Trauma
Schedule: 8- to 10-hour day shifts
In-house call shifts required
Case Types: Bread-and-butter
Care team model
EMR: Medaxion, Qgenda
Must be board-certified or board-eligible
Paid travel & expenses
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Anesthesiology — CRNA Career Context
Of the 50 active CRNA listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | CRNA median $350k (middle half $270k–$360k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| CRNA listings in Texas | 134 active | 1,287 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas CRNA listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $60k) · 8% offer loan repayment134 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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