13-week locum, 8-hour shifts

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

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, stabilizing trauma patients, delivering critical care, and managing acute and chronic pain. The role also requires keeping up with new anesthesia techniques, technology and medications, and keeping complete, accurate patient records.

The schedule is five 8-hour shifts, running from 7:00 to 3:00. Candidates need an active, unencumbered RN license in the state of practice; a license that is flagged or under investigation does not qualify. A new license can be obtained if the assignment requires one.

Education must include a BSN and a graduate degree from an accredited CRNA program, with a DNP required beginning in 2025. Certification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists is required, along with continuing medical education to keep that certification and medical licenses current.

Skills sought include hands-on anesthesia expertise, sound judgment under pressure, clear communication with surgical teams, attention to detail, and the ability to adjust to changing patient conditions.

The staffing firm offers access to well-regarded hospitals and health systems across varied care settings, pay it describes as competitive and transparent, travel and lodging coverage, malpractice coverage with risk management support, and in-house credentialing and licensing help. Other benefits may be provided where required by law.