26-week locum, 8-hour shifts

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A locum tenens opening for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is available in Warsaw, Indiana, on a 26-week contract that calls for at least one year of experience. The working schedule is five 8-hour shifts running 07:00 to 15:00.

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 interventions, and manages acute and chronic pain. Staying current with new anesthesia techniques, equipment, and drugs is expected, along with keeping thorough and accurate patient records.

Candidates need a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited CRNA program, with the DNP required starting in 2025. Certification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists is necessary, along with ongoing continuing medical education to keep that certification and medical licenses current. An active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice is required, and licenses that are flagged or under investigation are not acceptable. Applicants with one to two years of experience as a CRNA or in an anesthesia setting are preferred.

Helpful skills include strong clinical and technical ability in administering anesthesia, sound judgment, clear communication with the surgical team, attention to detail, and the ability to adjust quickly when a patient's condition changes.

The agency describes benefits that include placements at leading hospitals and health systems across varied care settings, pay it calls competitive and transparent, travel and lodging coverage, malpractice coverage with risk management support, and in-house help with credentialing, licensing, and timekeeping. Additional benefits may be offered where required by law.