13-week locum, 10-hour shifts

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A staffing firm has an immediate locum tenens opening for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Manchester, New Hampshire. The assignment is a 13-week contract and calls for at least one year of experience, with 1-2 years of work as a CRNA or in an anesthesia setting preferred.

The CRNA will prepare and give anesthesia and provide care to patients 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, technology, and medications, and keeping accurate, complete patient records.

Candidates need an active, unencumbered RN license in the state of employment, and a license must not be flagged or under investigation. A new license may be needed for the assignment, and the staffing firm can assist with that. The employer compares the candidate's profile against these qualifications.

Education requirements include a BSN and an MSN or DNP from an accredited CRNA program, with the DNP required as of 2025. The CRNA must hold certification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists and complete continuing medical education to keep that certification and medical licenses current.

The schedule is five 10-hour shifts, from 07:00 to 17:00. Skills sought include technical proficiency in anesthesia, sound critical thinking, clear communication with the surgical team, attention to detail, and adaptability as patient conditions change.

Benefits described include access to leading hospitals and healthcare systems across varied care settings, pay the firm calls competitive and transparent, travel and lodging coverage, malpractice coverage with risk management support, and in-house credentialing and licensing help. Timekeeping and document management are streamlined, and other benefits may be provided where required by law.