12-week locum, 10-hour shifts

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A locum tenens opening for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is available in Effingham, Illinois, on a 12-week contract. The assignment calls for at least one year of experience, and the working schedule is four 10-hour shifts running from 06:30 to 16:30.

The CRNA would prepare and give anesthesia, manage patient care before, during and after surgery, and take part in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Duties also include stabilizing trauma patients, providing critical care interventions, and assessing and treating acute and chronic pain. The nurse is expected to keep up with new anesthesia techniques, equipment and medications and to keep accurate, complete patient records.

Candidates need an active, unencumbered RN license valid in the state of practice, and a license that is flagged or under investigation is not acceptable. Education must include a BSN and an MSN or DNP from an accredited CRNA program, with the DNP required starting in 2025. Certification from the NBCRNA is required, along with continuing medical education to maintain that certification and the medical licenses.

Preferred experience is one to two years working as a CRNA or in another anesthesia setting. Desired skills include clinical skill in administering anesthesia, sound judgment under pressure, clear communication with the surgical team, and attention to detail while adapting to changing patient conditions.

The package includes access to leading hospitals and healthcare systems across varied care settings, competitive and transparent locum pay, travel and lodging coverage, malpractice coverage with risk management support, and in-house credentialing and licensing help. Timekeeping and document handling are streamlined, and other benefits may be offered where local law requires them.