26-week locum, 8-hour shifts

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This locum tenens opening for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is located in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, and is a 26-week contract assignment. The role calls for at least one year of experience, with one to two years as a CRNA or in an anesthesia setting listed as preferred.

Responsibilities include preparing and giving anesthesia, caring for patients before, during and after surgery, and taking part in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The CRNA would also provide trauma stabilization and critical care, as well as diagnosing and treating acute and chronic pain. Keeping thorough, accurate patient records and staying current with new anesthesia techniques, equipment and medications are also part of the job.

Candidates need an active, unencumbered RN license in the state of employment, and a license that is flagged or under investigation disqualifies them. A BSN is required, along with an MSN or DNP from an accredited CRNA program; the DNP becomes mandatory starting in 2025. Certification from the NBCRNA is required, and continuing medical education must be maintained to keep that certification and the medical licenses current.

The shift schedule is five 8-hour days, running 07:00 to 15:30. Successful applicants should bring clinical skill in anesthesia administration, sound judgment under pressure, clear communication with surgical teams, and attention to detail while adapting to changing patient conditions.

Benefits described include access to leading hospitals and healthcare systems across varied care settings, competitive and transparent locum pay, and travel and lodging coverage. The package also covers malpractice insurance and risk management support, along with help with licensing and credentialing and simplified timekeeping. Other benefits may be provided where required by law, including reimbursements.