Locum CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist) Anesthesiology

This is a contract, on-site position designed for an associate-level professional looking to deliver high-quality anesthesia care within a supportive clinical environment.

As a Locum CRNA, you will provide safe, patient-centered anesthesia services across a range of surgical and procedural cases. You will work closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, nursing staff, and other members of the perioperative team to ensure optimal patient outcomes from pre-operative assessment through post-anesthesia recovery.

Responsibilities

Administer anesthesia for surgical and diagnostic procedures under the supervision or direction of an anesthesiologist, as required

Perform comprehensive pre-anesthesia patient assessments, including review of medical history and current health status

• Develop and implement individualized anesthetic plans tailored to each patient's needs
• Monitor patients' vital signs and anesthesia depth throughout procedures and adjust care as needed
• Manage airway interventions, including intubation and extubation, in a timely and safe manner
• Respond promptly to intraoperative complications and emergencies
• Oversee post-anesthesia care and ensure safe patient transition to recovery
• Document anesthesia records, medications, and patient responses accurately and completely
• Collaborate effectively with surgical teams, nursing staff, and anesthesiology colleagues
• Adhere to all facility protocols, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program (AANA-accredited)

Current, unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in North Carolina or eligibility to obtain licensure

Current National Certification (NCE) through the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)

• Active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Associate-level clinical experience in anesthesia practice
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia pharmacology, physiology, and airway management
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and decisive in high-pressure perioperative environments
• Preferred: Experience working in locum or contract anesthesia settings
• Preferred: Familiarity with electronic anesthesia record systems

Level I Trauma Center

Schedule: 7a-3p, specific dates

No call requirement

Must be comfortable with adults and pediatrics

Case Types: General, GYN, urology, orthopedics, spine, vascular, heart, lungs, and OR cases

EMR: Epic

Must be board-certified

ACLS, BLS, and PALS required

Paid travel & expenses