13-week locum, 8-hour shifts

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A locum tenens Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist assignment is available in Taos, New Mexico, on a 13-week contract. The role calls for at least one year of experience working as a CRNA or in an anesthesia setting, with one to two years preferred.

The anesthetist would prepare and give anesthesia and oversee patient care 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 position also requires keeping up with new anesthesia techniques, equipment, and medications, and keeping patient records accurate and complete.

Scheduled hours are five 8-hour shifts running from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Candidates need a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master's or Doctorate in Nursing Practice from an accredited CRNA program, with the DNP required beginning in 2025. Certification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists is necessary, along with continuing medical education to maintain that certification and medical licenses.

An active, unencumbered RN license in the state of employment is required, and a license with flags or an open investigation does not qualify. A new license can be arranged if the assignment requires one. Strong clinical skill in administering anesthesia, sound judgment, clear communication with surgical teams, and attention to detail are all expected.

The assignment comes with access to leading hospitals and health systems across varied care settings, pay the agency describes as competitive and transparent, travel and lodging coverage, malpractice coverage with risk management support, and help with credentialing, licensing, and timekeeping. Other benefits may be provided where required by law, including reimbursements.