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 patients 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