Locum CRNA

Job Description

Job Description

Palm Health Resources Locum CRNA Opportunity (Central Pennsylvania Float Pool)

Central Pennsylvania | Near State College | Access to Pittsburgh

Palm Health Resources is actively recruiting Locum CRNAs for a flexible float pool opportunity across multiple community hospitals in central Pennsylvania. This is an excellent option for providers seeking light volume, flexible scheduling, and a mix of independent and team-based practice environments .

• Start: ASAP (rolling starts available through June 2026)
• Duration: 6 months initially (extension potential)
• Schedule: 23 shifts per week (PRN ongoing need)
  • Shift Options:
  • Hospital 1: MondayFriday, 6:45a3:30p
  • Hospital 2: MondayThursday, 7:00a5:00p
• Call: None
• Setting: Hospital (critical access + community hospital mix)
• EMR: Cerner
• Credentialing: 12 week temps available for clean files

• Low daily volume: ~35 cases/day (up to <20 depending on site)
  • Mixed practice model:Tyrone: Solo / independent (non-medically directed)
  • Huntingdon: Care team model with anesthesiologist support

Case Mix Includes:

• General surgery
• Orthopedics
• Ophthalmology
• ENT
• Endoscopy
• GYN
• Plastics
• Light peds exposure possible (ENT cases with pediatric anesthesiologist support)
• Cath lab expansion possible (future cases)

Ideal for CRNAs seeking lower acuity, flexible PRN work, and autonomy in certain settings

• Smaller hospitals:
  • ~25-bed critical access site
  • ~70-bed community hospital
• Efficient workflows, minimal bureaucracy
• Opportunity for independent practice + skill maintenance

Preferred (not required):

• Spinals
• Regional anesthesia / nerve blocks
• Arterial line placement

• NBCRNA certified
• Active Pennsylvania license (no licensing support)
• BLS & ACLS required
• 2+ years experience (or 1+ year independent practice)

• Highly competitive 1099 rates negotiable based on coverage & commitment
• OT available after scheduled shift (premium rate)
• Holiday pay at premium multiplier

• A++ malpractice insurance
• Paid travel, lodging, and rental car or mileage
• Dedicated credentialing & licensing support
• 24/7 recruiter & operations team support
• Streamlined onboarding process
• Access to ICBA benefits (health, dental, life, disability)
• Referral bonuses
• Priority access to exclusive nationwide CRNA opportunities

• Flexible 23 day/week schedule (great for PRN or supplemental income)
• No call, no nights, no weekends required
• Lower acuity, manageable case volume
• Mix of independent and team-based practice
• Quick credentialing with temp privileges available
• Easy regional travel with access to Pittsburgh and State College

• Apply quickly flexible PRN roles with quick credentialing and low daily volume are highly sought after and tend to fill fast.