13-week locum, 8-hour shifts

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This is a 13-week locum tenens contract for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Harker Heights, Texas, with an immediate start. Candidates need at least one year of experience, and the schedule is five 8-hour shifts running 07:00 to 15:00.

The role covers preparing and giving anesthesia, managing patient care before, during, and after surgery, and taking part in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The CRNA also provides trauma stabilization and critical care, and delivers acute and chronic pain management. Accurate, complete charting is part of the work, along with keeping up with new anesthesia techniques, equipment, and medications.

Qualifications include an active, unencumbered RN license in the state of employment, with no flagged or investigated licenses; a new license can be arranged if an assignment requires one. The education expectations are a BSN, plus an MSN or DNP from an accredited CRNA program, with the DNP required as of 2025. Certification by the NBCRNA is expected, and continuing medical education is needed to maintain that certification and licensure.

Experience of one to two years as a CRNA or in an anesthesia setting is preferred. Strong clinical and technical skill in administering anesthesia, sound critical thinking, clear communication with the surgical team, and attention to detail with the ability to adapt to shifting patient conditions are all valued.

Benefits described for the assignment include placement at well-regarded hospitals and healthcare systems across varied care settings, competitive and transparent locum pay, travel and lodging coverage, malpractice coverage with risk management support, and help with applications, credentialing, licensing, and timekeeping. Other benefits may be offered where required by law, including reimbursements.