Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

A rewarding opportunity awaits a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at a large academic hospital in Hershey, PA. This locum tenens position requires expertise in several areas of anesthesia, serving pediatric (ages 5 and up) and adult patient populations. The setting does not involve cardiac, obstetric, or blocks cases. Join a dynamic team committed to outstanding perioperative care.

Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Hospital
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: 10-hour shifts (8:30 AM - 7:00 PM) or 12-hour shifts (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, 7:00 AM start on Thursdays)
- Patient Population: Pediatric and Adult- Location: Hershey, PA
- 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
- Assess, prepare, and manage patients for anesthesia care in the preoperative/procedural period
- Develop and implement an anesthetic plan
- Perform history and physical exams
- Obtain informed consent and perform pre-anesthetic evaluations and post-operative assessments
- Proficient in General, Regional, Spinal, and Epidural Anesthesia, as well as Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC)
- Experience with invasive monitoring and placement (CVP/CVC, intra-arterial lines)
- Expert airway management

Qualifications
- Must have at least one year of experience as a CRNA
- Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, PALS
- Excellent references needed
- Familiarity with a 2:1 or 3:1 medical direction CRNA/anesthesiologist ratio

Working Hours
- Shift Hours Considered: 10-hour shifts (8:30 AM - 7:00 PM) or 12-hour shifts (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, 7:00 AM start on Thursdays)
- No call requirement

Skills
- Strong proficiency in varied anesthesia techniques and procedures
- Ability to handle complex orthopedic and neurosurgical cases
- Skilled in invasive monitoring and line placement
- Effective communication and collaboration in a team setting

Join a supportive and collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to high-quality patient care. If you are an experienced CRNA ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply for this exciting locum tenens position.