1-week locum, 8-hour shifts

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A locum tenens opening is available for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in New Martinsville, West Virginia. The assignment is a one-week contract and calls for at least one year of experience. The shift runs three eight-hour days, from 07:00 to 15:00.

The CRNA would prepare and give anesthesia and oversee patient care 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 provider is also expected to keep up with new anesthesia techniques, equipment, and drugs and to keep thorough, accurate patient records.

Candidates need an active, unrestricted RN license in the state where the work takes place, and a new license can be arranged if the assignment requires one. Licenses must not be flagged or under investigation. The employer checks the provider's profile against these qualifications.

Education requirements include a BSN and a graduate CRNA degree from an accredited program, with a DNP required beginning in 2025. Certification from the NBCRNA is expected, along with continuing education to keep that certification and state licenses current. Preferred experience is one to two years working as a CRNA or in an anesthesia setting.

Strong clinical and technical anesthesia skills, sound judgment, and clear communication with surgical teams are valued. The role also calls for attention to detail and the ability to adjust to changing patient conditions.

Benefits described include placements at leading hospitals and health systems across varied care settings, pay the agency calls competitive and transparent, and travel and lodging coverage. Malpractice coverage, risk management support, licensing and credentialing help, and simplified timekeeping and document handling are also listed.