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A locum tenens Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is sought at a well-regarded healthcare facility in Syracuse, New York. The assignment calls for anesthesia across a broad range of surgical cases, including general surgery, gynecology, bariatrics, orthopedics with nerve blocks, neurosurgery and head procedures, and pediatrics. The work takes place under a supervision model in multiple operating rooms and at surgery centers, with a start date described as ASAP.

Shift options include five 8-hour days from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, four 10-hour days from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, or 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with 8-hour shifts preferred. Shifts are offered Monday through Friday, no overtime is required, and on-call duties for in-house obstetric care are preferred.

Responsibilities include completing pre-anesthesia assessments and obtaining consent, reviewing anesthetic options and risks with patients, managing induction, maintenance and emergence from anesthesia, monitoring patients' physiological status, and performing clinical interventions as needed. The role suits a nurse anesthetist comfortable with paper charting alongside computer-based pre- and post-operative orders.

Candidates need a current registered professional nurse license, graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia program, and current AANA certification or recertification. Strong knowledge of anesthetic techniques across varied case types and the ability to work effectively in a supervised setting are expected.

Benefits described include weekly direct deposit, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, credentialing assistance, and flexible scheduling. For non-local candidates, a car rental or mileage stipend of $400 per week and a lodging or housing stipend of $165 per day are available, along with lodging and mileage reimbursement.