Locums Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR); East End (PA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for a locum tenens position in Altoona, PA. This role involves providing a full scope of anesthesia care in a busy operating room environment for various surgical procedures. The successful candidate will work 16-20 shifts per month and must be comfortable handling diverse cases within a fast-paced setting, serving multiple sites. Altoona offers a blend of outdoor activities and small-town charm, enhancing the work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must be a Board Certified CRNA with active PA State Licensure.
• ACLS Certification is required.
• Preferred: Experience in high-volume OR environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia and monitor patients during surgery.
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and post-operative care.
• Collaborate with surgical team to ensure effective anesthesia delivery.

Skills

Anesthesia administration

Patient assessment

Critical care

Education

Board Certification as CRNA

PA State Licensure

ACLS Certification

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilledCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a locum tenens opportunity inAltoona, PA. This position offers the flexibility to work 16-20 shifts permonth, with the option of scheduling blocks of 5 (8-hour) shifts or 4 (10-hour)shifts. The CRNA will primarily work in the main operating room, providinganesthesia services for a variety of surgical procedures, with a case load of3-7 cases in a row. TheCRNA will be responsible for the full scope of anesthesia care, includingpre-operative assessment, anesthesia administration, and post-operativemonitoring. The provider will work closely with surgeons and the surgical teamto ensure safe and effective anesthesia delivery. The CRNA must be comfortablemanaging a range of cases, from routine to complex, in a fast-pacedenvironment.

The case mix for thisposition includes a wide range of services such as cardiac (excluding EP, butlocums may need to handle EP cases), TAVRs, Watchman procedures, healthpediatrics, complex neuro, complex thoracic, ENT, trauma, major vascular,general and colorectal surgery, orthopedic, gynecology, IR/CT/bronch cases,plastics, urology, GI, offsite anesthesia, robotics, and general surgery.Additionally, the Altoona-employed CRNA staff handles all cardiac cases, whilelocums may be required to assist with EP cases. The CRNA will also provideservices at 17 sites, including an offsite ASC

Qualifications:

• Board Certified CRNA
• PA State Licensure required
• ACLS Certification
• Preferred: Ability to offer 16-20 shifts per month
• Preferred: Experience working in a high-volume OR environment with3-7 cases in a row

Altoona, located inthe scenic Allegheny Mountains, offers a rich history and access to variousoutdoor recreational activities, including hiking, biking, and exploring stateparks. It provides an ideal balance of small-town charm and modern amenities, makingit a wonderful place to live and work.