Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Job Description

Join a leading medical facility in Lubbock, TX, as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist specializing in Neonatology. This locum tenens opportunity involves providing care in an inpatient setting with no night call required. You will work a one-week schedule each month, focusing on lower-acuity patients in a regular NICU unit.
Key Details

Assignment Type:

Locum Tenens
Setting:

Inpatient
Start Date:

January 1, 2027
Schedule:

Monday-Sunday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, one week per month
Patient Population:

Pediatric (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Location:

Lubbock, TX
Stipends:

Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates
Benefits

Weekly direct deposit
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Supportive credentialing assistance
Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
Flexible scheduling
Job Responsibilities

Deliver anesthesia care and support to neonates in a NICU setting
Perform routine procedures, including lumbar punctures, arterial line placements, and central line insertions
Manage airways and conduct intubations
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care
Qualifications

Active or IMLC license
Board Certified
Certifications: BLS, PALS, NRP required
Completion of recent procedural competencies (within the past 24 months) in lumbar punctures, arterial and central lines, chest tube insertion, and intubations
Working Hours

Shift Times:

8-hour daytime shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Minimum Shifts Required:

One week per month
Skills

Proficient in neonatal procedural care and anesthesia administration
Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team
Adaptable to a busy NICU environment with up to 35 patient encounters per shift
Embark on a meaningful opportunity in Lubbock, providing vital anesthetic care to neonates in a supportive environment.