26-week locum, 13-hour shifts

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The schedule is 13-hour nights, 19:00 to 08:00. An immediate opening exists for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist focused on obstetrics in New York, New York. The assignment is a 26-week contract and calls for at least one year of experience.

Duties include preparing and giving anesthesia, caring for patients before, during and after surgery, and taking part in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The role also covers trauma stabilization, critical care interventions, and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic pain. The clinician is expected to keep up with new anesthesia techniques, equipment and drugs and to keep patient records complete and accurate.

Candidates need an active, unrestricted RN license in the state where the work is performed, and a new license can be arranged if the assignment requires one. Licenses that are flagged or under investigation are not acceptable. The employer reviews the candidate's profile against the listed qualifications.

Education requirements include a BSN, plus an MSN or DNP from an accredited CRNA program, with the DNP required starting in 2025. Certification from the NBCRNA is required, along with continuing medical education to keep that certification and state licenses current. Prior work as a CRNA or in an anesthesia setting for one to two years is preferred.

Important skills include hands-on anesthesia proficiency, sound judgment under pressure, clear communication with the surgical team, careful attention to detail, and the ability to adjust to changing patient conditions.

Benefits described include placement at leading hospitals and health systems across varied care settings, pay described as competitive and transparent, application and assignment assistance, in-house credentialing and licensing support, travel and lodging coverage, simplified timekeeping and document management, and malpractice coverage with risk management support. Other benefits may be provided where required by law, such as reimbursements.