Locum CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist) Anesthesiology

This is a contract, on-site role within the Medical Practice industry, offering an opportunity to deliver high-quality anesthesia care in a clinical setting that values patient safety and professional excellence.

As a Locum CRNA, you will provide anesthesia services to patients across a range of procedures, working closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative staff to ensure safe, effective, and individualized care. This associate-level role is ideal for an experienced nurse anesthetist looking to apply their clinical expertise on a flexible, contract basis.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia for surgical, obstetric, and diagnostic procedures
• Conduct comprehensive preoperative patient assessments and develop anesthesia care plans
• Monitor patients' vital signs and physiological status throughout procedures
• Manage airway emergencies and respond promptly to intraoperative complications
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and operating room staff to coordinate care
• Provide postanesthesia care and ensure patients are safely transitioned to recovery
• Document anesthesia records, medication administration, and patient outcomes accurately
• Adhere to institutional protocols, infection control standards, and patient safety guidelines
• Maintain current knowledge of anesthesia techniques, pharmacology, and best practices
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities

Requirements

Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Anesthesia Program

Current and valid CRNA certification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)

Active, unrestricted state licensure as a Registered Nurse and as a CRNA in Minnesota or eligibility to obtain it

• Associate-level experience in clinical anesthesia practice
• Proficiency in airway management, regional anesthesia, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia pharmacology and equipment operation
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills within a multidisciplinary environment
• Ability to make sound clinical decisions under pressure
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Flexibility and adaptability to work within varied clinical settings and schedules

Schedule: 24-hour beeper call shifts, specific dates

Case Types: Bread-and-butter general cases; no trauma or OB

Must be board-certified

Paid travel & expenses

A-rated medical malpractice coverage