Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Opportunity:

Advanced Practice (CRNA) - (CRNA) - Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Job Details:

• Locum Tenens assignment with ASAP start date on an ongoing basis
• Shifts are 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
• Medical direction model; CRNAs work as true backup call to the physician
• Physician is first call for OR cases and OB; CRNA is called in as needed backup
• CRNAs do not perform peripheral blocks and epidurals are rare
• Must have active CSR; may be asked to perform backup call
• Board certification required (minimum board certification eligible)
• Required surgical types include: Complete Orthopedic, Head/Spine, Neuro, Pediatric, Regional, and Thoracic
• Required anesthesia skills include: General Anesthesia (Adult, Pediatric, Neonatal, Trauma), Spinal Anesthesia, Epidural Anesthesia, Regional Anesthesia, Neurosurgical Cases, Thoracic Cases, Complex Orthopedic Cases, and Obstetrical Cases
• Required procedures include: Central Line placement, Arterial Line placement, PA Catheter placement, Post-op epidural, Post-op extremity blocks, Epidural steroid injections (Lumbar and Cervical), Transforaminal injections (Lumbar and Cervical), and use of X-ray guidance in performance of blocks
• Required certifications include: ACLS and Other (as specified)
• Pain management techniques and ventilation management required
• Evaluation and management of acute volume/BP issues required
• CRNA supervision is not required
• Provider must be located 90+ miles from the facility

Facility:

This regional medical facility serves as a comprehensive healthcare provider offering a wide range of surgical and anesthesia services to its surrounding community. The facility supports multiple surgical specialties including orthopedic, neurological, thoracic, and pediatric procedures, and maintains a collaborative care model between physicians and advanced practice providers. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality patient care in a supportive and well-equipped clinical environment.

Location:

Kirksville, MO

Kirksville is a welcoming college town in northeast Missouri that offers a strong sense of community, affordable living, and a relaxed pace of life surrounded by scenic rural landscapes. The area provides outdoor recreational opportunities including nearby lakes and parks, making it an appealing destination for those seeking a fulfilling work-life balance in a close-knit setting.