Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Locums CRNA Hershey, PA (Active Pennsylvania CRNA License Required) Why This Role Locums coverage supporting a long-term permanent search. Three experienced CRNAs are needed for full-time coverage at a large Level I academic medical center through December 31, 2027. Assignment Details

• Start: As soon as credentialed
• End: December 31, 2027
• Full-time candidates only
• Setting: Academic hospital and procedural areas
• Care model: Medical direction
• CRNA-to-anesthesiologist ratio: Approximately 2:1 or 3:1
• Other anesthesia providers will be onsite
• EMR: Cerner
• No call requirement
Shift Options
• Ten-hour shifts: 8:30 a.m. Äì7 p.m.
• Twelve-hour shifts: 6:30 a.m. Äì7 p.m.
• Thursday twelve-hour shifts begin at 7 a.m.
Case Mix
• General surgery
• Orthopedics and complex orthopedic cases
• Trauma
• Plastic surgery
• Neurosurgery, including head and spine
• Pediatrics ages five and older
• Thoracic surgery
• Endoscopy and NORA
• Robotic surgery
• Gynecology
• ENT
• No cardiac, obstetric or peripheral nerve-block cases
Clinical Responsibilities
• Pre-anesthetic evaluation and history and physical
• Development and implementation of anesthetic plans
• Informed consent
• General anesthesia
• Spinal anesthesia
• Monitored anesthesia care
• Airway management
• Postoperative assessment
• Invasive monitoring, including central venous and arterial lines
• Acute volume and blood-pressure management
Requirements
• NBCRNA-certified CRNA
• Active Pennsylvania CRNA license required
• Minimum one year of independent clinical experience by credentialing completion
• Active ACLS, BLS and PALS certifications
• Must be able to transition quickly into a high-volume academic environment
• Professional references required with presentation
• Pennsylvania does not require CRNAs to maintain a DEA for this assignment
Credentialing
• Estimated timeframe: Approximately 90 days
• Temporary privileges are not available