13-week locum, 8-hour shifts

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A locum tenens opening for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is available in Murphysboro, Illinois. The assignment is a 13-week contract and calls for at least one year of experience. The shift runs five eight-hour days, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The CRNA 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 provider is also expected to keep up with new anesthesia techniques, equipment and drugs, and to keep patient records accurate and complete.

Candidates need an active, unrestricted RN license valid in the state where the work is performed, with no flagged or pending investigation on file. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required, along with a graduate CRNA credential from an accredited program; the posting notes that a Doctorate in Nursing Practice becomes mandatory starting in 2025. Certification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists is needed, plus continuing education to keep that certification and state licenses current. Experience of one to two years as a CRNA or in an anesthesia setting is preferred.

Skills sought include strong clinical and technical ability in delivering anesthesia, sound judgment under pressure, clear communication with surgical teams, and attention to detail when patient conditions shift.

Benefits described include placements at leading hospitals and health systems across varied care settings, pay the posting calls competitive and transparent, travel and lodging coverage, malpractice coverage with risk management support, and in-house credentialing and licensing help. Timekeeping and document management are handled through the staffing firm's systems.