26-week locum, 8-hour shifts

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A locum tenens opening for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Van Wert, Ohio is available on a 26-week contract that calls for at least one year of experience. The shift runs five eight-hour days, from 07:00 to 15:00.

The role centers on preparing and giving anesthesia and managing patient care before, during, and after surgery. The CRNA would also take part in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, stabilize trauma patients, provide critical care interventions, and assess and treat acute and chronic pain. Ongoing study of new anesthesia techniques, equipment, and drugs is expected, along with thorough and accurate charting.

Candidates need an active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice, and the agency can assist with obtaining a new license if an assignment requires one. Licenses cannot be flagged or under investigation. A BSN is required, along with an MSN or DNP from an accredited CRNA program; the DNP becomes mandatory as of 2025. Current NBCRNA certification and the continuing education needed to maintain it and medical licenses are also required. One to two years of anesthesia or CRNA experience is preferred.

Important skills include strong clinical and technical ability in delivering anesthesia, sound judgment, clear communication with the surgical team, and attention to detail with the flexibility to respond to changing patient status.

Benefits described include placements at leading hospitals and health systems across varied care settings, transparent locum pay, help with applications and credentialing and licensing, travel and lodging coverage, simplified timekeeping and document handling, and malpractice coverage with risk management support. Other benefits may be provided where required by law, including reimbursements.