Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Location: Athens, OH Athens, Ohio offers a vibrant college-town atmosphere nestled in the scenic Appalachian foothills of southeastern Ohio, providing a unique blend of cultural richness and natural beauty. The area boasts a welcoming community with access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and the arts, making it an enjoyable destination for locum professionals. Facility: This is a well-established regional health system serving multiple campuses across southeastern Ohio, providing comprehensive medical services to the surrounding communities. The facility features a 12-bed department with a Level 3 trauma designation and Level 2 pediatrics, offering a dynamic and supportive clinical environment for advanced practice providers. Opportunity: Advanced Practice (CRNA) - Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Job Details: Need 3 CRNAs: one scheduled for four 10-hour shifts per week and two scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week 1 patient encounter per shift in a 12-bed department Must hold an active Ohio medical license Board certification required; credentialing timeframe is approximately 90 days Required certifications include ACLS, BLS, and PALS Perform adult general anesthesia across a range of surgical cases Administer spinal, epidural, and regional anesthesia Manage obstetrical anesthesia cases Perform neurosurgical anesthesia including head and spine cases Handle complex vascular cases (excluding open heart) Manage complex orthopedic cases Apply pain management techniques including epidural steroid injections for lumbar and cervical regions Perform transforaminal procedures including lumbar and cervical approaches Provide ventilation management and evaluation of acute volume and blood pressure issues Perform central line and arterial line placements Nearest airport is Columbus; lodging recommendations available upon request Locum Tenens assignment, ASAP start with ongoing need Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.