13-week locum, 8-hour shifts

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A locum tenens Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist assignment is open in Lake City, Florida, lasting 13 weeks. The contract calls for at least one year of experience, and the posting lists one to two years of proven work as a CRNA or in an anesthesia setting as preferred.

The schedule is five 8-hour shifts, running 07:00 to 15:00. The anesthetist prepares and gives anesthesia and cares for 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 role also requires keeping up with new anesthesia techniques, equipment and medications, and keeping patient records complete and accurate.

Candidates need a current, unrestricted RN license in the state where they will work, with no flags or open investigations. A BSN is required, along with an MSN or DNP from an accredited CRNA program; the posting notes that a DNP becomes mandatory in 2025. Certification from the NBCRNA is required, and continuing medical education is needed to keep that certification and the medical licenses active.

Skills the employer looks for include hands-on expertise in administering anesthesia, sound judgment under pressure, strong communication with the surgical team, and attention to detail as patient conditions shift.

Benefits described include placements at leading hospitals and health systems across varied care settings, pay the posting describes as competitive and transparent, and help with applications, credentialing and licensing. Travel and lodging are covered, and malpractice coverage and risk management support are provided. Timekeeping and document handling are streamlined, and other benefits may be offered where required by law, such as reimbursements.