13-week locum, 8-hour shifts

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A locum tenens Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist position in Nacogdoches, Texas, is available on an immediate basis. The assignment is a 13-week contract that calls for at least one year of experience.

The anesthetist prepares and gives anesthesia and oversees 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 role also requires keeping up with new anesthesia techniques, equipment, and medications, and keeping complete, accurate patient records.

The schedule is five 8-hour shifts running from 07:00 to 15:00. Candidates need a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Practice from an accredited CRNA program, with the DNP required as of 2025. Certification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists is expected, along with continuing medical education to keep that certification and medical licenses current.

An active, unencumbered RN license in the state of employment is required, and a license with no flags or open investigations. Experience of one to two years as a CRNA or in an anesthesia setting is preferred. Strong clinical skill, sound judgment, clear communication with the surgical team, and attention to detail as patient conditions change are all valued.

Benefits described include access to leading hospitals and health systems across varied care settings, pay presented as transparent and competitive, and help with applications, assignments, credentialing, and licensing. Travel and lodging are covered, and malpractice coverage with risk management support is provided. Timekeeping and document management are simplified, and other benefits may be offered where required by law, including reimbursements.