Locums Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR); Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Locums Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for flexible shifts in Pittsburgh, PA. This role involves managing anesthesia across various surgical procedures, ensuring patient care and safety in collaboration with healthcare teams. Ideal for professionals looking for dynamic and rewarding locum tenens work.

Qualifications

• Current CRNA certification required.
• Experience in various anesthesia cases.
• Must have or obtain Pennsylvania CRNA license.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on anesthesia care across multiple service lines.
• Conduct pre-anesthesia evaluations and administer anesthesia.
• Monitor patients during surgical and diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Anesthesia administration

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Active and unrestricted Pennsylvania CRNA license (or willingness to obtain)

Certifications in ACLS, BLS, and PALS

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Locums Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide coverage across multiple care settings, including the Main Operating Room (OR), On-Site Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), GI Lab, EP Lab, and Radiology in Pittsburgh, PA. This role involves a mix of elective and complex acute care cases, offering an opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced healthcare environment.

The position offers flexible scheduling with 8- and 10-hour shifts available. A minimum commitment of three shifts per week is required, ensuring flexibility while maintaining continuity of care. This assignment has an early March start date with the opportunity for temporary privileges, making it an ideal option for candidates looking for a swift onboarding process.

As a Locums CRNA, you will provide hands-on anesthesia care across various service lines, including orthopedics, complex urology, surgical oncology, neurology, vascular, and cardiac cases. Responsibilities include conducting pre-anesthesia evaluations, administering anesthesia, and closely monitoring patients during surgical and diagnostic procedures.

You will work collaboratively with surgeons, proceduralists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and uphold the highest standards of patient safety and comfort. The workload includes approximately 65 cases per day, 2 cases per night, 350 cases per week, and about 18,000 cases per year across the facility.

Qualifications:

• Current certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
• Active and unrestricted Pennsylvania CRNA license (or willingness to obtain one).
• Certifications in ACLS, BLS, and PALS are required.
• Experience handling a variety of anesthesia cases, ranging from elective to complex acute care.

Pittsburgh, PA, is a vibrant urban hub with excellent logistics for travel and commuting, making it an ideal location for locum tenens work. The city offers top-tier healthcare facilities, a rich cultural scene, and excellent educational institutions. Known for its scenic rivers, historic architecture, and friendly community, Pittsburgh is not only a great place to work but also to explore during your assignment.