CRNA Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Virginia

• Job Reference Id: ORD-206118-CRNA-VA
• Title: CRNA
• Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: OR
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This busy hospital provides comprehensive anesthesia services across multiple operating rooms with established protocols for quality patient care delivery. The facility operates under a medically directed care team model where MDs supervise CRNAs at a 1:4 ratio, with MDs occasionally performing their own cases and rare MD solo coverage. The hospital maintains modern anesthesia capabilities supporting diverse surgical specialties including general surgery, neurosurgical procedures, orthopedic cases, obstetrics, urology, gynecology, ophthalmology, and endoscopic procedures. The facility offers flexible scheduling options and supports both day shift operations and call coverage requirements.

Newport News offers visitors a diverse collection of attractions centered around maritime heritage and natural experiences. The Mariners' Museum and Park serves as a prominent cultural destination, while the Virginia Living Museum provides educational opportunities focused on regional wildlife and ecosystems. The area features accessible attractions within walking distance of each other, including recreational facilities like Go-Karts Plus and Glowgolf for entertainment options. Nearby Norfolk expands the regional offerings with attractions such as Nauticus and the Virginia Zoo, accessible through combination ticket packages. The Ferguson Center for the Arts provides cultural programming and theatrical performances for those seeking entertainment venues.

The CRNA will provide comprehensive anesthesia services during day shifts with multiple scheduling options including 8-, 10-, 12-, and 24-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The clinician will manage a broad case mix including general, neuro, ortho, OB, urology, GYN, ophthalmology, and endoscopy procedures within a medically directed care team model with MD supervision at a 1:4 MD-to-CRNA ratio. In-house call is preferred with holiday shifts and holiday call coverage preferred, though overtime is not expected but may be available based on volume. Core responsibilities include pre-anesthesia assessments, consent verification, patient education on anesthetic options and risks, induction, maintenance, emergence, physiologic monitoring, and clinical interventions as needed. Board certification, active RN license, graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia program, and current NBCRNA certification are required, with candidates needing to obtain a Virginia license considered.

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No
• Percentage Hands On: 100%
• Supervision/Medical Direction: Supervision
• Staffing Model: MD supervised CRNA 1:4 ratio

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