13-week locum, 8-hour shifts

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A locum tenens opening for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is available in Show Low, Arizona, on a 13-week contract. The role 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 from 07:00 to 15:00.

The CRNA would prepare and administer anesthesia and provide care to patients before, during and after surgery. Other duties include taking part in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, giving trauma stabilization and critical care, and diagnosing and treating acute and chronic pain. The clinician is also expected to keep up with new anesthesia techniques, equipment and medications and to keep accurate, complete patient records.

Candidates need 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 medical licenses. An active, unencumbered RN license in the state of employment is also needed, and licenses that are flagged or under investigation disqualify a candidate.

Desired skills include technical proficiency in administering anesthesia, sound critical thinking, clear communication with the surgical team, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing patient conditions.

The staffing agency states that the assignment includes access to top hospitals in varied care settings, travel and lodging coverage, malpractice coverage with risk management support, and in-house credentialing and licensing help. It also describes its pay as competitive and transparent.