Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Location: Washington
Start Date: ASAP (Immediate Need)
Duration: Ongoing
Positions Available: 4
Setting: Critical Access Hospital (Acute Care)
Employment Type: Locum Tenens

We are seeking experienced CRNAs for an independent practice setting in a low-acuity, critical access hospital in Washington. This is a lifestyle-friendly opportunity with light case volume and minimal call-back.

• Independent CRNA practice (no supervision or medical direction)
• Scheduled clinical hours
• Paper charting environment
• Light daily volume (3 4 ORs + occasional GI suite)
• Privileges required prior to start

• Board Certified CRNA Required
• Active Washington license Required (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience in independent practice settings Preferred
• Must be comfortable practicing without medical direction
• Strong regional anesthesia skills Required

• Mix of 8-hour and 10-hour shifts
• Typical weekly structure:
  • Two (2) 8-hour shifts
  • Two (2) 10-hour shifts
• Weekday Call: Pager call (typically paired with 10-hour shift)
• Weekend Call: 7:00 AM 7:00 AM (Saturday & Sunday)
• Call-back frequency: Very low

Critical access hospital setting with bread-and-butter cases:

• General Surgery
• Orthopedics
• Urology
• Podiatry
• GYN
• GI (occasional)

Required Skills:

• Spinal anesthesia
• Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks

• No cardiac
• No neuro (head cases)
• No trauma
• No OB
• No high-acuity pediatric cases

• Critical Access Hospital
• 3 4 operating rooms daily
• Independent CRNA model
• Typical staffing: 1 MD + 4 CRNAs

• Travel, lodging, and credentialing details: TBD
• Rural location must be open to travel

• Immediate coverage need
• Low-acuity, manageable workload
• Great fit for CRNAs seeking autonomy and work-life balance