13-week locum, 8-hour shifts

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The schedule is 8-hour days, 07:00 to 15:00. This immediate opening in Houlton, Maine is a 13-week locum tenens contract for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Candidates should bring at least one year of experience, and the role is listed with 1-2 years of proven work as a CRNA or in an anesthesia setting as preferred.

Duties center on preparing and giving anesthesia and caring for patients before, during and after surgery. The CRNA also takes part in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, provides trauma stabilization and critical care, and manages acute and chronic pain. Staying up to date on new anesthesia techniques, equipment and medications is expected, along with keeping complete and accurate patient records.

Applicants need an active, unrestricted RN license in the state where the assignment is located, with no flagged or under-investigation status. A new license can be arranged if the assignment requires one. Education should include a BSN and an MSN or DNP from an accredited CRNA program, with the DNP required starting in 2025, plus NBCRNA certification and ongoing continuing education to keep certification and licenses current.

The ideal candidate brings strong clinical and technical skill in administering anesthesia, sound judgment, and clear communication with the surgical team. Attention to detail and the ability to adjust quickly to changing patient conditions are also valued.

Benefits described include access to leading hospitals and healthcare systems across varied care settings, pay presented as competitive and transparent, and help with applications, assignment logistics, credentialing and licensing. Travel and lodging are covered, timekeeping and document handling are streamlined, and malpractice coverage with risk management support is provided. Other benefits may be offered where applicable law requires, including reimbursements.