Assignment Length: Ongoing coverage need
Start Date: August 1
Openings: 8
Reason for Coverage: Long-term permanent search
Practice Setting: Inpatient coverage
Schedule: 8-, 10- or 12-hour shifts
Patient Population: All ages
EMR: EPIC
Credentialing: 90 days
Requirements:
- Active North Carolina licensure
- Board certification
- AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications
- Minimum 1-year CRNA experience or equivalent
Travel Benefits:
If you reside greater than 50 miles from the facility you are eligible for travel benefits. You will have your travel and lodging arranged by our travel department and paid for in full.
Provided Travel Expenses:
- Round-trip flight
- Rental car and fuel
- Mileage reimbursement (in lieu of flight and rental car)
- Lodging
Job Responsibilities (Generalized):
- Provide anesthesia care to patients undergoing surgery, including preoperative assessment, intraoperative anesthesia management and postoperative pain management
- Collaborate with surgeons, surgical teams and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Monitor patient vital signs and adjust anesthetic plans as needed
- Respond to emergencies and provide critical care interventions
- Maintain accurate and complete medical records
- Stay current on the latest advancements in anesthesia practice through continuing education
Skills:
- Clinical expertise and technical proficiency in administering various anesthesia techniques
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with a surgical team
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing patient conditions
- Strong work ethic, stamina and ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
Education Requirements:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited CRNA program
Licenses & Certifications:
- Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in North Carolina
- National certification as a CRNA by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetist (NBCRNA)
Experience:
- While specific requirements may vary, most locum CRNA positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical anesthesia setting
Additional Notes:
- Locum tenens CRNA positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to fill staffing gaps in healthcare facilities
- These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, allowing CRNAs to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload