Locum CRNA

Palm Careers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Credentialing support

Referral bonuses

Transparent contracts

Job summary

Palm Health is staffing a night shift CRNA locum across three inpatient campuses in Southern California. The assignment offers 4x10s or 3x12s with 30-minute lunch and weekend flexibility, in a high-autonomy overnight team model.

Start ASAP for 3 months with potential extension; cases include general, orthopedic, urology, gyn, spinals, and healthy ped patients (age 1+). California license and NBCRNA required, EPIC HealthConnect in use.

Qualifications

• NBCRNA certification required.
• Active California State license (IMLC not accepted).
• Experience with pediatric anesthesia (age 1+) and spinal anesthesia recommended.
• Ability to work independently overnight within a team-based model.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care for general, orthopedic, urology, gyn and spinal cases.
• Rotate across three inpatient surgical campuses within Southern California.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists and perioperative staff in a high-autonomy night shift.
• Operate within an EPIC-based HealthConnect EMR environment.

Skills

CRNA

Independent night shift

California license

Pediatric anesthesia

Tools

EPIC HealthConnect EMR

Job description

Night Shift CRNA Locum – Southern California Multi-Site Assignment

No Call | Flexible Night Scheduling | 3-Month Term + Extension Option

Palm Health is actively staffing a night shift CRNA locum opportunity at a well-established integrated care system in Southern California, covering three modern inpatient facilities within the same regional network. These hospitals feature large surgical departments (9–12 ORs per site), consistent case volumes, and a strong care team model.

This is a high-autonomy night shift assignment ideal for CRNAs who enjoy variety, independence, and the energy of off-hours surgical teams.

Assignment Overview

• Start Date: ASAP (90-day credentialing from completed application)
• Duration: 3 months with potential to extend
• Schedule Options:
• 4x10s: 9:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 3x12s: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Includes 30-minute lunch; schedule flexibility preferred
• Facilities Covered:
• CRNA will rotate between 3 inpatient surgical campuses (not on the same day) — all part of a top-rated Southern California health system
• Each campus features 9–12 ORs
• Bed sizes range from 320–560+
• Full surgical, anesthesia, and perioperative support staff
• EPIC-based EMR (HealthConnect platform)
• Care Model: CRNAs work within a collaborative care team, under anesthesiologist supervision

Clinical Expectations

• Case Types Include:
• General Surgery
• Orthopedics
• Urology
• GYN
• Spinals
• Healthy Peds (ages 1+)
• No OB cases
• Must be confident with pediatric anesthesia (age 1+) and spinal anesthesia
• Patient volume dependent on OR schedule

Requirements

• CRNA Certification: Required (NBCRNA)
• State License: Must hold active California license (IMLC not accepted)
• Vaccination: COVID vaccination preferred
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS recommended
• Experience: Must be confident working independently overnight in a care team model

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: Negotiable based on commitment and experience
• OT Rate (after 40 hrs/week): 1.5x base
• All-Inclusive Pay

Palm Health Locum Benefits

• A+ rated malpractice insurance provided
• ICBA benefits access for 1099 CRNAs
• Full credentialing support from a dedicated team
• Referral bonuses for any CRNA colleagues you refer
• Transparent contracts with no back-end surprises
• Ongoing locum and locum-to-perm opportunities nationwide

This is an excellent match for CRNAs seeking well-compensated, high-autonomy overnight work in a major metro area with access to the beach, mountains, and a vibrant Southern California lifestyle.