13-week locum, 8-hour shifts

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A locum tenens Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist assignment is open in Fortuna, California. The contract runs 13 weeks and calls for at least one year of experience.

The CRNA will prepare and give anesthesia and deliver patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. Other duties include taking part in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, stabilizing trauma patients, providing critical care interventions, and managing acute and chronic pain. The clinician is expected to keep up with new anesthesia techniques, equipment, and medications and to keep complete, accurate patient records.

The schedule is five 8-hour shifts, running 07:00 to 15:00. Candidates need a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Practice from an accredited CRNA program, with the DNP required starting in 2025. Certification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists is required, along with continuing medical education to maintain that certification and medical licensure.

An active, unrestricted registered nurse license in the state of assignment is required, and the license must not be flagged or under investigation. A new state license can be arranged if the assignment calls for one. Experience of one to two years as a CRNA or in an anesthesia setting is preferred.

Strong clinical skill in administering anesthesia, sound critical thinking, clear communication with the surgical team, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to shifting patient conditions are all valued.

Benefits include placements at leading hospitals and healthcare systems across varied care settings, pay described as competitive and transparent, travel and lodging coverage, malpractice coverage with risk management support, and in-house credentialing and licensing help. Other perks cover timekeeping and document management. Additional benefits may be provided where required by law.