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.