1099 locum

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The schedule is 07:00 - 15:00, as posted. This locum tenens role for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is based in New Haven, Connecticut, and is offered as a 26-week contract. Candidates should bring at least one year of experience.

The CRNA will prepare and give anesthesia, and provide patient care before, during and after surgery. Other duties include taking part in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, delivering trauma stabilization and critical care, and diagnosing and managing acute and chronic pain. The clinician is expected to keep up with new anesthesia techniques, equipment and medications, and to keep patient records accurate and complete.

Qualifications include an active, unencumbered RN license in the state where the assignment takes place; a new license can be arranged if the assignment requires one. Licenses must not be flagged or under investigation. The employer reviews the candidate's staffing profile against the role's requirements.

Education expectations include a BSN, plus an MSN or DNP from an accredited CRNA program, with the DNP required starting in 2025. Certification from the NBCRNA is required, along with continuing medical education to keep that certification and state medical licenses current. Preferred experience is one to two years working as a CRNA or in an anesthesia setting.

Important skills include clinical expertise and technical proficiency in anesthesia, sound critical thinking, clear communication with the surgical team, and attention to detail while adapting to shifting patient conditions.

Benefits described for this assignment include access to leading hospitals and health systems across varied care settings, competitive pay, travel and lodging coverage, malpractice coverage with risk management support, and help with credentialing and licensing. Timekeeping and document management are described as simple, and additional benefits may be offered where the law requires.