Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Locums - Elko, Nevada CRNA Opening

Clinical Role

Join an established anesthesia team in Elko, Nevada, providing CRNA coverage for scheduled OR hours and call coverage. The facility is seeking 2 additional CRNAs to support 3 operating rooms and help provide call coverage.

The CRNA will work as a solo provider and provide anesthesia services for a broad range of surgical specialties, including General Surgery, Orthopedics, GYN, Urology, and Ophthalmology. Cath lab coverage is provided only when requested by the Cardiologist.

This opportunity offers guaranteed shift hours and the facility will consider providers covering 1-2 weeks per month if two CRNAs can be secured.

Assignment Details

Start Date:

August 24, 2026

Contract Length:

Ongoing need

Schedule:

• Scheduled clinic/OR hours
• OR coverage: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM
• Call coverage: 3:00 PM-7:00 AM
• Weekend call: Friday 3:00 PM through Monday 7:00 AM
• Guaranteed shift hours
• Providers may be considered for 1-2 weeks per month
• Call response time of 30 minutes required

Coverage Model:

• Seeking 2 additional CRNAs
• Currently 2 CRNAs on staff
• Goal is 3 CRNAs to run 3 operating rooms
• Additional CRNAs will also help with call coverage
• Solo CRNA practice
• Call ratio: 1:3
• Beeper call

Coverage Requirements:

• Scheduled OR coverage
• Weekday and weekend call
• Solo CRNA coverage
• General Surgery
• Orthopedics
• GYN
• Urology
• Ophthalmology
• Cath lab coverage when requested by the Cardiologist
• 30-minute call response time

Position Highlights

• August 24, 2026 start
• Ongoing need
• 7:00 AM-3:00 PM OR coverage
• 3:00 PM-7:00 AM call coverage
• Weekend call from Friday 3:00 PM through Monday 7:00 AM
• Guaranteed shift hours
• Seeking 2 additional CRNAs
• Current team includes 2 CRNAs
• Coverage designed to support 3 OR rooms
• 1-2 weeks per month may be considered
• Solo CRNA
• Call ratio of 1:3
• Beeper call
• 30-minute call response time
• General Surgery, Ortho, GYN, Urology, and Ophthalmology
• Cath lab coverage when requested by Cardiologist
• Active Nevada license accepted
• Compact license accepted
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS required
• MEDHOST EMR

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

Hospital

Operating Rooms

Cath Lab

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide anesthesia coverage for scheduled OR cases
• Work as a solo CRNA
• Provide coverage for 3 operating rooms as part of the CRNA team
• Provide anesthesia for General Surgery cases
• Provide anesthesia for Orthopedic cases
• Provide anesthesia for GYN cases
• Provide anesthesia for Urology cases
• Provide anesthesia for Ophthalmology cases
• Provide Cath Lab anesthesia when requested by the Cardiologist
• Manage assigned and unassigned patients
• Provide overnight and weekend call coverage
• Respond to call within 30 minutes
• Coordinate patient care with the surgical and anesthesia teams

Call Responsibilities

Call Type:

Beeper call

Call Schedule:

• Weekday call: 3:00 PM-7:00 AM
• Weekend call: Friday 3:00 PM-Monday 7:00 AM
• Call ratio: 1:3
• 30-minute response time required

Call Scope:

• General Surgery
• Orthopedics
• GYN
• Urology
• Ophthalmology
• Cath Lab when requested by Cardiologist
• Urgent anesthesia needs

Support & Team

The CRNA will work with an established anesthesia team currently consisting of 2 CRNAs. The facility is seeking 2 additional CRNAs to support 3 operating rooms and provide additional call coverage.

The provider will practice as a solo CRNA and participate in the established call rotation.

Patient Volume

• Approximately 4-5 patients seen per shift
• Assigned and unassigned patients
• Call ratio of 1:3

Requirements

• Active Nevada CRNA license - Required
• Compact license accepted
• ACLS - Required
• BLS - Required
• PALS - Required
• Ability to practice as a solo CRNA
• Ability to provide scheduled OR coverage
• Ability to participate in overnight and weekend call
• Ability to respond within 30 minutes while on call

Credentialing

An active Nevada license is required. Compact licenses are accepted.

Please inquire for current credentialing timeline and requirements.

EMR System:

MEDHOST

Organization & Team

• Established anesthesia team
• Currently 2 CRNAs
• Seeking 2 additional CRNAs
• Goal of staffing 3 operating rooms
• Solo CRNA practice
• Scheduled OR and call coverage
• 1:3 call ratio
• Beeper call
• Guaranteed shift hours
• Broad surgical case mix
• Cath Lab coverage when requested by Cardiologist

About Elko, Nevada

Location & Access: Elko is located in northeastern Nevada along Interstate 80 and serves as a regional hub for northeastern Nevada. The city provides convenient access to surrounding communities and the scenic landscapes of the Great Basin.

Lifestyle & Community: Elko offers a friendly, close-knit community with local restaurants, shops, cultural events, and a strong connection to the area's Western heritage.

Outdoor Recreation: The surrounding region offers excellent opportunities for hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, horseback riding, off-roading, and exploring Nevada's expansive mountain and desert landscapes.

Attractions: Elko is known for its Western Folklife Center, the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, local museums, historic downtown, and annual Western-themed events.

Quality of Life: Elko combines small-city amenities with easy access to wide-open spaces and outdoor recreation, making it an appealing location for providers looking for a temporary assignment in a unique Western Nevada setting.

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