26-week locum, 8-hour shifts

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A locum tenens assignment in Fort Morgan, Colorado is available for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, lasting 26 weeks and requiring at least one year of experience. The role centers on preparing and giving anesthesia, caring for patients before, during and after surgery, and taking part in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The clinician also provides trauma stabilization and critical care, and manages acute and chronic pain. Ongoing study of new anesthesia techniques, equipment and drugs is expected, along with accurate and complete charting.

Candidates need an active, unrestricted registered nurse license in the state of practice, with no flagged or investigated licenses; the staffing firm can assist if a new license is required. Required education includes a BSN and an MSN or DNP from an accredited CRNA program, with the DNP required starting in 2025. Certification from the NBCRNA and continuing medical education to keep that certification and licenses current are also required. Preferably, the candidate has one to two years of proven work as a CRNA or in an anesthesia setting.

The schedule is five 8-hour shifts, 07:00 to 15:00. Skills valued for this role include technical skill in administering anesthesia, sound judgment under pressure, clear communication with the surgical team, and attention to detail with the ability to adapt when patient conditions change.

The staffing agency describes its support as access to top hospitals in varied care settings, competitive and transparent locum pay, application and assignment help, in-house credentialing and licensing, travel and lodging coverage, simplified timekeeping and document handling, and malpractice coverage with risk management support. Other benefits may be offered where the law requires.