Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Location:
Las Cruces, NM

Las Cruces is a vibrant city nestled in the heart of the Mesilla Valley, offering stunning desert landscapes and a rich blend of cultures and history. With a warm climate, affordable living, and close proximity to El Paso, it provides an excellent setting for both professional growth and outdoor adventure.

Facility:
This regional medical center is a comprehensive healthcare facility serving the southern New Mexico community with a 99-bed department. The facility provides a wide range of surgical services and offers strong support for locum providers, with lodging accommodations available nearby.

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

Job Details:
Provide anesthesia services with approximately 4 patient encounters per shift in an ongoing locum tenens capacity
Must be board-certified with a minimum of one year of experience
Active New Mexico license required; reactivation accepted (new applicants: approximately 6 months; experienced providers: approximately 3 months)
Provider must reside 90+ miles from the facility
Must be willing to work weekends and take call
ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications are required
Must be comfortable practicing independently and performing regional blocks; case logs of blocks performed must be provided
Training for blocks will not be provided
Administer general anesthesia for adult and pediatric patients
Perform spinal and epidural anesthesia
Provide anesthesia for complex orthopedic cases
Provide anesthesia for neurosurgical cases including spine procedures
Ventilation management required
Evaluation and management of acute volume and blood pressure issues required
Providers must be enrolled in the NM Patient Compensation Fund (PCF) for COI purposes
Must complete CAQH Questionnaire and all credentialing documents prior to start date; estimated credentialing timeframe is 90 days
Any gaps in service, malpractice claims, or board of nursing sanctions must be explained in the presentation
El Paso is the nearest airport; Marriott and Hilton accommodations available

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.