Locum CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist) Anesthesiology
About The Position
This contract, on-site role offers an opportunity to provide high-quality anesthesia care within a leading medical practice environment. The associate-level Locum CRNA provides safe, patient-centered anesthesia services across a range of surgical and procedural cases, working closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, nursing staff, and perioperative teams. The role is suited to a licensed nurse anesthetist seeking flexible, short- to medium-term engagements in a fast-paced clinical setting. The position is at a Level II Trauma facility and uses a care team model. Case types are bread-and-butter. The schedule includes 8- to 10-hour day shifts and required in-house call shifts. EMR systems listed are Medaxion and Qgenda. Paid travel and expenses are provided.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program.
- Current CRNA certification.
- Active, unrestricted RN and CRNA licenses in Texas, or eligibility to obtain them.
- 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.
- Must be board-certified or board-eligible.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with electronic health record systems.
- Experience with multi-facility locum placements.
Responsibilities
- Administer general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care for scheduled surgical and procedural cases.
- Conduct comprehensive preoperative patient assessments and develop individualized anesthesia plans.
- Monitor patient vital signs and anesthesia depth throughout procedures, adjusting 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.
- Follow infection control, patient safety, and quality assurance protocols.
- Participate in clinical handoffs and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Adapt to varied facility workflows and patient populations as a locum provider.
Benefits
- Paid travel and expenses.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
