13-week locum, 8-hour shifts

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The schedule is 8-hour days, 07:00 to 16:00. An immediate opening exists for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Roanoke, Virginia, offered as a 13-week locum tenens contract. Candidates should bring at least one year of experience.

The role centers on preparing and giving anesthesia and caring for patients before, during and after surgery. The CRNA also takes part in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, stabilizes trauma patients, provides critical care, and manages acute and chronic pain. Ongoing study of new anesthesia techniques, equipment and drugs is expected, along with thorough and accurate charting.

Required credentials include an active, unrestricted RN license in the state of employment, with no flagged or investigated licenses; the agency can assist if a new license is needed for the assignment. The employer compares the candidate's agency profile against these qualifications. A BSN is needed, plus an MSN or DNP from an accredited CRNA program, noting that the DNP becomes mandatory as of 2025. Current NBCRNA certification and continuing medical education to keep certification and licenses active are also required.

Helpful traits include hands-on skill in anesthesia delivery, sound judgment under pressure, clear communication with surgical colleagues, careful attention to detail, and the ability to adjust to shifting patient conditions. Previous work as a CRNA or in an anesthesia setting is preferred, typically one to two years.

Benefits described include placements at leading hospitals and health systems across varied care environments, pay presented as competitive and transparent, help with applications and assignments, in-house credentialing and licensing support, travel and lodging coverage, simplified timekeeping and document handling, and malpractice coverage with risk management assistance. Other benefits may be offered where law requires them, such as reimbursements.