Locum CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist) Anesthesiology

This role within the Anesthesiology department of a medical practice offers an opportunity to deliver high-quality anesthesia care to patients while working alongside experienced physicians and healthcare professionals.

As a Locum CRNA, you will provide anesthesia services across a range of surgical and procedural cases, conducting pre-anesthetic assessments, administering anesthesia, and monitoring patients throughout their procedures and recovery. This associate-level position is ideal for a dedicated nurse anesthetist who values patient safety, clinical precision, and adaptability in a fast-paced medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-anesthesia assessments and review patient medical histories
• Develop and implement individualized anesthesia plans for surgical and procedural cases
• Administer general, regional, and local anesthesia as appropriate
• Continuously monitor patient vital signs and anesthesia depth throughout procedures
• Manage airway interventions, fluid balance, and emergency responses as needed
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical teams to ensure coordinated care
• Provide post-anesthesia monitoring and recovery care in accordance with protocols
• Document anesthesia records, medications, and patient outcomes accurately and timely
• Adhere to infection control, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Adapt quickly to changing clinical needs and varied practice settings as a locum provider

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program
• Current, unrestricted Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certification
• Active and unrestricted state RN and APRN licensure
• Current DEA registration and eligibility to prescribe controlled substances
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Associate-level clinical experience in anesthesia practice
• Strong knowledge of airway management, pharmacology, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient advocacy skills
• Flexibility and reliability to meet locum assignment schedules
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close collaboration with the care team

Trauma Level III

Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 7a-5p

Setting: Inpatient & outpatient

Patient Population: Adult & geriatric

EMR: Epic

ACLS & BLS required

Must be board-certified or board-eligible

Paid travel & expenses