8-hour shifts

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This locum tenens opening is for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at an inpatient hospital in Fortuna, California, with immediate coverage needed. The role centers on anesthetic care for a broad range of patients, and the assignment may continue beyond the initial dates.

Scheduled work covers specific dates from late September through mid-October, a later block in late October, and an overnight call stretch at the end of October into early November. Weekend coverage and certain weekdays are required, and call duties involve round-the-clock availability. The start date is September 28, 2026.

Responsibilities include giving anesthesia for procedures such as orthopedic, pediatric, regional, and thoracic cases, placing central and arterial lines, and managing patients before, during, and after surgery.

Candidates need an active license and DEA registration, board certification or eligibility, and BLS certification. Competency in general, spinal, and regional anesthesia, experience with both pediatric and adult patients, and skill in line placement are expected, along with strong communication and teamwork.

Benefits described include weekly direct deposit, malpractice coverage with tail protection, credentialing support, and lodging and mileage reimbursement. Housing and travel help may be discussed for candidates who do not live locally, and the schedule is described as flexible.