A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is needed for a locum tenens opportunity focusing on providing anesthesia care for general and orthopedic cases at a regional hospital. This role requires a call-taking clinician with responsibilities that include pre-anesthesia assessment, patient consent, induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia. Scheduling involves a weekday on-call commitment and one weekend per month, providing an interesting blend of professional challenge and flexibility.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Hospital
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Call responsibilities after hours
- Patient Population: Adult
- Location: Dunkirk, NY
- Stipends: Lodging and car rental stipends available for non-local candidates
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-anesthesia assessments
- Obtain and/or verify patient consent
- Discuss anesthetic options and risks with patients
- Perform induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
- Monitor the patient's physiological condition
- Execute clinical interventions as needed
Qualifications
- Current license as a registered professional nurse
- Graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia education program
- Certification or recertification by the AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists
Working Hours
- Standard shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Required on-call: 1 weekday per week and 1 weekend per month
Skills
- Competency in providing anesthesia for general and orthopedic cases
- Strong communication skills for patient interaction and consent
- Ability to work collaboratively in a supervised setting with an MD to CRNA ratio of 1 to 4
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations