2-week locum, 8-hour shifts

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A locum tenens Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist assignment is open in Grants, New Mexico. The contract runs two weeks and calls for at least one year of experience, with one to two years of proven work as a CRNA or in an anesthesia setting preferred.

The role centers on preparing and giving anesthesia and caring for patients before, during and after surgery. The CRNA also takes part in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, stabilizes trauma patients, delivers critical care, and manages acute and chronic pain. Ongoing study of new anesthesia techniques, equipment and medications is expected, along with thorough and accurate charting.

Scheduled hours are five 8-hour shifts from 07:00 to 15:00. Candidates need a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a graduate anesthesia degree from an accredited program, with a Doctor of Nursing Practice required starting in 2025. Certification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists is required, along with continuing medical education to keep that certification and medical licenses current.

Applicants must hold an active, unencumbered RN license valid in the state of employment; the staffing firm can assist if a new license is needed for the assignment. Licenses cannot be flagged or under investigation. Clinical skill in anesthesia administration, sound judgment, clear communication with surgical teams, and attention to detail are valued.

Benefits described include placements at leading hospitals and health systems across varied care settings, pay the firm describes as competitive and transparent, travel and lodging coverage, malpractice coverage with risk management support, and help with credentialing, licensing and paperwork.