13-week locum, 12-hour shifts

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A locum tenens CRNA position is open in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on a 13-week contract. The posting asks for at least one year of experience and an active, unencumbered RN license in the state of employment, with no flagged or under-investigation licenses. The schedule is five 12-hour shifts running 07:00 to 19:00.

Duties include preparing and administering anesthesia and providing patient care before, during and after surgery. The CRNA would also take part in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, stabilize trauma patients, deliver critical care interventions, and diagnose and treat acute and chronic pain. Keeping thorough, accurate patient records and staying current on new anesthesia techniques, equipment and medications are also expected.

Candidates should hold a BSN, and an MSN or DNP from an accredited CRNA program, noting that the DNP becomes required as of 2025. NBCRNA certification is required, along with continuing medical education to keep that certification and medical licenses active. Strong clinical skill, sound judgment, clear communication with surgical teams, and adaptability to changing patient conditions are sought.

Benefits listed include travel and lodging coverage, malpractice coverage with risk management support, pay described as competitive and transparent, and help with credentialing and licensing. Timekeeping and document management are described as streamlined, and other benefits may be provided where required by law, such as reimbursements.