26-week locum, 8-hour shifts

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A locum tenens opening for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is available in Silver City, New Mexico. The assignment is a 26-week contract and calls for at least one year of experience. The scheduled shift runs five 8-hour days, from 07:00 to 15:00.

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 assessing and treating acute and chronic pain. The provider is 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 they will work, and a license that is not flagged or under investigation; the agency can assist if a new state license is required. Education must include a BSN and an MSN or DNP from an accredited CRNA program, with DNP preparation required starting in 2025. Certification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists is necessary, along with continuing education to maintain that certification and medical licenses. Employers prefer one to two years of proven experience as a CRNA or in an anesthesia setting.

Skills valued for this role include technical proficiency in anesthesia, sound judgment under pressure, strong communication with surgical teams, and attention to detail as patient conditions shift. The agency describes benefits including placements at leading hospitals and health systems, pay it presents as competitive and transparent, travel and lodging coverage, malpractice coverage with risk management support, and help with credentialing, licensing and timekeeping.