9-hour shifts

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The schedule is 9-hour days, 08:00 to 17:00. This locum tenens assignment in Dunkirk, New York calls for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to deliver anesthesia care for general and orthopedic surgical cases at a regional hospital. The clinician would handle pre-anesthesia evaluations, obtain patient consent, explain anesthetic choices and their risks, carry out induction, maintenance and emergence, and watch the patient's vital status while stepping in with interventions when needed.

The schedule runs Monday through Friday during standard daytime hours, with after-hours call duties in addition.

Candidates need a current registered nurse license, a diploma from an accredited nurse anesthesia program, and certification or recertification through the AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. Strong communication with patients, sharp critical thinking under pressure, and the ability to collaborate within a supervised team are also expected.

Support offered includes lodging and car rental stipends for candidates who live outside the area, plus mileage reimbursement where applicable. Malpractice coverage with tail protection is provided, along with weekly direct deposit, credentialing help, and flexible scheduling.