26-week locum, 10-hour shifts

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The schedule is 10-hour days, 07:00 to 17:30. This locum position in Plattsburgh, New York is a 26-week contract for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and the opening is available immediately. Candidates should have at least one year of experience, with one to two years as a CRNA or in an anesthesia setting preferred.

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. Staying up to date on new anesthesia techniques, equipment and medications is expected, along with keeping thorough and accurate patient records.

Eligibility requires a BSN, a master's or doctoral degree from an accredited CRNA program (with the DNP becoming mandatory as of 2025), and certification from the NBCRNA, plus continuing education to keep that certification and the medical license current. An active, unrestricted RN license in the state of employment is needed, and licenses that are flagged or under investigation are disqualifying. Where a new state license is required for the assignment, the agency can assist with obtaining it.

Success in this role depends on strong clinical skill in anesthesia, sound judgment under pressure, clear communication with the surgical team, careful attention to detail, and the ability to adjust quickly as patient conditions change. The employer will compare the candidate's agency profile against the listed qualifications.

Benefits include placements at leading hospitals and health systems across varied care settings, competitive and transparent locum pay, help with applications and assignments, in-house credentialing and licensing support, travel and lodging coverage, simple timekeeping and document management, and malpractice coverage with risk management support. Other benefits may be offered where law requires, including certain reimbursements.