13-week locum, 8-hour shifts

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A locum tenens opening for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is available in Sidney, Montana, on a 13-week contract. The assignment calls for at least one year of experience, and the schedule is five 8-hour shifts running from 08:00 to 15:00.

The CRNA would prepare and give anesthesia and look after patients before, during and after surgery. Other duties include taking part in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, stabilizing trauma patients, delivering critical care, and managing acute and chronic pain. The clinician is expected to keep up with new anesthesia techniques, equipment and drugs and to keep patient records accurate and complete.

Candidates need an active, unrestricted RN license valid in the state of work, and a license with no flags or open investigations. Education must include a BSN and a graduate CRNA credential, with DNP preparation required from 2025 onward, from an accredited program. Certification by the NBCRNA and continuing education to maintain it and state licenses are also required.

Helpful skills include strong clinical and technical ability in anesthesia, sound judgment under pressure, clear communication with surgical teams, and attention to detail when patient conditions change.

The recruiter lists benefits that include placements at major hospitals and health systems across varied care settings, pay described as competitive and transparent, help with applications and assignment logistics, in-house credentialing and licensing support, travel and lodging coverage, simplified timekeeping and document handling, and malpractice coverage with risk management support. Other benefits may be offered where law requires them.