Locum CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist) Anesthesiology

Description

This is a contract, on-site position designed for an associate-level professional looking to deliver high-quality anesthesia care within a supportive clinical environment.

As a Locum CRNA, you will provide safe, patient-centered anesthesia services across a range of surgical and procedural cases. You will work closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, nursing staff, and other members of the perioperative team to ensure optimal patient outcomes from pre-operative assessment through post-anesthesia recovery.

 

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia for surgical and diagnostic procedures under the supervision or direction of an anesthesiologist, as required
• Perform comprehensive pre-anesthesia patient assessments, including review of medical history and current health status
• Develop and implement individualized anesthetic plans tailored to each patient's needs
• Monitor patients' vital signs and anesthesia depth throughout procedures and adjust care as needed
• Manage airway interventions, including intubation and extubation, in a timely and safe manner
• Respond promptly to intraoperative complications and emergencies
• Oversee post-anesthesia care and ensure safe patient transition to recovery
• Document anesthesia records, medications, and patient responses accurately and completely
• Collaborate effectively with surgical teams, nursing staff, and anesthesiology colleagues
• Adhere to all facility protocols, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program (AANA-accredited)
• Current, unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in North Carolina or eligibility to obtain licensure
• Current National Certification (NCE) through the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
• Active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Associate-level clinical experience in anesthesia practice
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia pharmacology, physiology, and airway management
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and decisive in high-pressure perioperative environments
• Preferred: Experience working in locum or contract anesthesia settings
• Preferred: Familiarity with electronic anesthesia record systems

Level I Trauma Center

Schedule: 7a-3p, specific dates

No call requirement

Must be comfortable with adults and pediatrics

Case Types: General, GYN, urology, orthopedics, spine, vascular, heart, lungs, and OR cases

EMR: Epic

Must be board-certified

ACLS, BLS, and PALS required

Paid travel & expenses