CRNA Locum Tenens (Central Pennsylvania, Level I Academic Center)
Start: ASAP Through: 2026 Openings: 3 CRNAs EMR: Cerner
Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours only (no call)
Setting: Large academic medical center (OR & NORA)
Why This Assignment
- Prestige & variety: Academic Level I trauma environment with robust service lines.
- Lifestyle: No call; steady block scheduling; major holidays observed (New Years, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas).
- Team model: Medical direction, typical 2:13:1 ratios; strong anesthesia tech support.
Schedule
- Primary shifts: 8s (6:30a3p) and 10s (6:30a5p).
- Optional: 12s (6:30a7p) considered; Thursday 7:30a starts.
- Lunch: Off the clock (e.g., 7a12p; 1p5p).
- Overtime: Must be approved by department admin; no guaranteed hours; callback is patient-facing hours.
Case Mix
- Included: General, orthopedics, trauma, plastics, neurosurgery, pediatrics, endoscopy, NORA, robotics, gynecology, ENT; airway management; invasive monitoring (arterial, CVP/CVC, PA catheter as indicated).
- Not required: Hearts, OB, regional/blocks.
Requirements
- Certification: NBCRNA + BLS/ACLS/PALS (active).
- License: Pennsylvania (PA-only; IMLC not accepted).
- Experience: 1+ year, able to hit the ground running (references requested at submission).
- Privileges: Standard credentialing; 90 days typical; no temporary privileges.
- Teaching: No resident/teaching supervision required.
- DEA: Not required for CRNAs in PA.
Travel & Logistics
- Nearest airport: Harrisburg International (MDT).
- Lodging & travel: Provided per policy.
Compensation
- Rate depends on coverage & commitment
- OT only with prior approval
Palm Health Locums CRNA Benefits
- A+-rated malpractice coverage (provided by Palm Health).
- Full travel and lodging paid
- 24/7 recruiter support.
- Streamlined credentialing with proactive date tracking and reference coordination.
- Choice & continuity: We also have many additional CRNA locum sites across Pennsylvania (academic, community, and ASC) to stack or extend your schedule.
Next steps:
Reply with your CV, PA license status, and shift preferences (8/10/12), or call/text to discuss interview timing and credentialing windows.