Locum CRNA – Anesthetist

Palm Careers; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 331,000 - 344,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel & lodging negotiable

Job summary

Palm Careers is seeking an experienced independent CRNA for a locum tenens opportunity in Northeast Missouri, around Kirksville. The assignment involves inpatient hospital work with paper charting, full block skills, and day shifts with potential back-up call.

Candidates must hold NBCRNA certification, Missouri license with active CSR, and at least 2 years of independent CRNA practice. Compensation ranges from $240-$250+ per hour, with travel and credentialing around 90 days.

Qualifications

• Must hold NBCRNA certification and Missouri license with active CSR.
• 2+ years of independent CRNA experience preferred.
• Proficient in regional blocks and airway management.
• Comfortable with paper charting in inpatient hospital settings.
• No OB or open heart cases.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform regional anesthesia blocks.
• Administer spinal and epidural anesthesia and ventilatory support.
• Manage a broad case mix including neuro, trauma, ortho, vascular, and pediatrics.

Skills

Regional blocks

Spinal anesthesia

Epidural anesthesia

Airway management

Vascular access

Education

NBCRNA Certified

Missouri CRNA license

Active CSR

Job description

Locum CRNA Opportunity - Northeast Missouri | Independent Practice | Proficiency in Blocks Required

We're actively seeking an experienced independent CRNA for a locum tenens contract in Northeast Missouri starting in 2026. This is a high-autonomy assignment in an inpatient setting, ideal for providers comfortable with paper charting and a full range of anesthetic techniques. Must be fully licensed in Missouri with an active CSR and able to work without anesthesiologist supervision.

Assignment Overview:

Start Date: As soon as credentialed

Duration: Ongoing

Practice Setting: Inpatient hospital

EMR: Paper charting

Schedule: Day shifts with potential for back-up call

Credentialing Timeframe: ~90 days

Location: Greater Kirksville, MO area

License Requirement: Missouri license only

CSR: Active CSR required at time of submission

Skill & Case Requirements:

Must work independently and perform regional blocks

Case mix: General, neuro (head/spine), trauma, thoracic, ortho, vascular, peds, and pain

Required skills:

Spinal, epidural, ventilation management

Central/arterial line & PA catheter placement

Post-op pain blocks and transforaminal injections

No open heart or OB cases

Candidate Profile:

NBCRNA Certified

Missouri CRNA license + Active CSR

BLS, ACLS, PALS certified

2+ years of independent CRNA experience highly preferred

Clean background and ability to credential within 90 days

Compensation & Logistics:

Competitive rates based on experience and shift volume ($240-$250+/hour range)

Travel & lodging negotiable

This is an excellent opportunity for an autonomous CRNA to join a well-established hospital in Missouri with high procedural engagement and flexible scheduling.