Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

  • ATC West Healthcare Services
  • 01/10/2026
Full time

Job Description

ATC west Healthcare Services is seeking a local, experienced CRNA to provide sporadic PTO coverage. This is a no-call, daytime-only position with guaranteed 8-hour shifts. The role involves primarily cataract procedures along with a range of general surgeries and scopes, requiring independent work with on-site surgical support.

Dates & Schedule
  • Start Date: As needed (sporadic, ongoing PTO coverage)

  • Shift: Guaranteed 8-hour days

  • Schedule Variability: Day schedules may vary slightly

  • Call: No call required

  • Credentialing Timeframe: 1 month or less

  • Local Candidates Only: Must live within driving distance (no exceptions)

Job Details & Responsibilities
  • Setting: Level 4 trauma center with 2 operating rooms

  • Average Daily Cases:

    • Cataracts: per day

    • Other procedures: 3 4 per day

  • Common Procedures Include:

    • Cataracts, colonoscopies, EGDs, carpal tunnel, total knees (spinal only), minor general surgeries

  • Required Anesthesia Skills:

    • General surgery (adult & pediatric)

    • Minor nerve blocks

    • IV regional & spinal anesthesia

    • Regional anesthesia

    • Ventilation management

    • Local infiltration

  • Support Staff: Surgical techs, RNs, other CRNAs, and present surgeons

  • EMR: EPIC (requires 4 5 hour compensated training)

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • NBCRNA Certification Required

  • Active Iowa (IA) License Required

  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS All Required

  • COVID Vaccination Required

  • Experience: No new grads must be experienced and able to work independently

  • Location: Must be local or within driving distance