Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Location:
Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces is a vibrant city nestled in the heart of the Mesilla Valley, offering stunning desert landscapes and a rich blend of cultures and history. With a warm climate, affordable living, and close proximity to El Paso, it provides an excellent setting for both professional growth and outdoor adventure.
Facility:
This regional medical center is a comprehensive healthcare facility serving the southern New Mexico community with a 99-bed department. The facility provides a wide range of surgical services and offers strong support for locum providers, with lodging accommodations available nearby.
Opportunity:
Advanced Practice (CRNA) - Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Job Details:

• Provide anesthesia services with approximately 4 patient encounters per shift in an ongoing locum tenens capacity
• Must be board-certified with a minimum of one year of experience
• Active New Mexico license required; reactivation accepted (new applicants: approximately 6 months; experienced providers: approximately 3 months)
• Provider must reside 90+ miles from the facility
• Must be willing to work weekends and take call
• ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications are required
• Must be comfortable practicing independently and performing regional blocks; case logs of blocks performed must be provided
• Training for blocks will not be provided
• Administer general anesthesia for adult and pediatric patients
• Perform spinal and epidural anesthesia
• Provide anesthesia for complex orthopedic cases
• Provide anesthesia for neurosurgical cases including spine procedures
• Ventilation management required
• Evaluation and management of acute volume and blood pressure issues required
• Providers must be enrolled in the NM Patient Compensation Fund (PCF) for COI purposes
• Must complete CAQH Questionnaire and all credentialing documents prior to start date; estimated credentialing timeframe is 90 days
• Any gaps in service, malpractice claims, or board of nursing sanctions must be explained in the presentation
• El Paso is the nearest airport; Marriott and Hilton accommodations available

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.