A rewarding opportunity awaits a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at a large academic hospital in Hershey, PA. This locum tenens position requires expertise in several areas of anesthesia, serving pediatric (ages 5 and up) and adult patient populations. The setting does not involve cardiac, obstetric, or blocks cases. Join a dynamic team committed to outstanding perioperative care.

Key Details
– Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
– Setting: Hospital
– Start Date: ASAP
– Schedule: 10-hour shifts (8:30 AM – 7:00 PM) or 12-hour shifts (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM, 7:00 AM start on Thursdays)
– Patient Population: Pediatric and Adult
– Location: Hershey, PA
– Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed 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
– Assess, prepare, and manage patients for anesthesia care in the preoperative/procedural period
– Develop and implement an anesthetic plan
– Perform history and physical exams
– Obtain informed consent and perform pre-anesthetic evaluations and post-operative assessments
– Proficient in General, Regional, Spinal, and Epidural Anesthesia, as well as Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC)
– Experience with invasive monitoring and placement (CVP/CVC, intra-arterial lines)
– Expert airway management

Qualifications
– Must have at least one year of experience as a CRNA
– Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, PALS
– Excellent references needed
– Familiarity with a 2:1 or 3:1 medical direction CRNA/anesthesiologist ratio

Working Hours
– Shift Hours Considered: 10-hour shifts (8:30 AM – 7:00 PM) or 12-hour shifts (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM, 7:00 AM start on Thursdays)
– No call requirement

Skills
– Strong proficiency in varied anesthesia techniques and procedures
– Ability to handle complex orthopedic and neurosurgical cases
– Skilled in invasive monitoring and line placement
– Effective communication and collaboration in a team setting

Join a supportive and collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to high-quality patient care. If you are an experienced CRNA ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply for this exciting locum tenens position.