Locum CRNA — Full‑Time Level I Trauma Center (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

Locum tenens CRNA needed for full-time coverage at a busy Level I Adult Trauma center in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Work within a collaborative anesthesia team managing a high-volume, diverse surgical caseload.

Schedule and Availability

• Full-time: Monday–Friday primary schedule
• Standard shift: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (8 hours) with flexibility in shift length and location as staffing requires
• Must be available for nights, weekends, and call (shared CRNA call rotation)
• Call: approximately one weekend every other month; Saturday/Sunday beeper call
• Requirement: full-time availability (4 weeks per month). Day-only availability not accepted

Practice Setting and Volume

• Hospital-based anesthesia practice at an Adult Level I Trauma Center with Pediatric Level II Trauma and Level III NICU
• High volume: ~1,200 surgical cases per month
• Care team model: ~80% independent cases, ~20% medically directed/supervised

Case Mix

• Broad mix including: Orthopedics, General Surgery, OB/GYN, ENT, Plastic Surgery, Cardiothoracic, Neurosurgery, Urology, Electrophysiology, OMFS, Oncology, Dental, Vascular, Thoracic, Gastroenterology
• Majority: Orthopedics, General Surgery, OB/GYN, ENT, Plastic, Cardiothoracic, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology

Required Clinical Experience and Certifications

• Active CRNA license and board certification
• Minimum 2 years post-graduate CRNA experience (no new graduates)
• Pediatric anesthesia experience required
• Comfortable with: Adult Level I Trauma, Pediatric Level II Trauma, Level III NICU, trauma cases, cardiothoracic procedures, obstetrics
• Current BLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications
• Epic EMR (Epic proficiency test-out available)

Facility and Credentialing

• Facility: Adult Level I Trauma Center; Pediatric Level II Trauma Center; Level III NICU
• Rush credentialing available; temporary privileges possible in 3–4 weeks with a clean file and active Florida license

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must reside outside Florida (Florida-based providers will not be considered)
• Must provide current out-of-state driver’s license with submission
• Willingness to work days, nights, weekends, and take call as required