Locum Tenens Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) — Outpatient, Eureka CA (Jul 20, 2024Ongoing)

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We’re looking for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to provide locum tenens coverage in Eureka, California (95501). This is an outpatient, clinical-only assignment beginning July 20, 2024 and continuing on an ongoing basis. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with a specific initial block of shifts from July 20–24, 2024 (7a–4p, Saturday–Wednesday). The engagement is needed for scheduling coverage; travel, lodging, and malpractice are covered by the vendor.

Caseload and setting

• Average volume is about eight patients per day in an outpatient facility using Epic.
• Support staff include 12 RNs and 6 office staff.
• Hospital privileges are required.

Clinical scope
Required competencies:

• General anesthesia for adults and pediatrics
• Airway and ventilation management
• Evaluation and management of acute volume and blood pressure issues

Preferred experience (helpful but not mandatory):

• Neonatal and trauma cases
• Spinal and epidural anesthesia, regional techniques, postop epidurals and extremity blocks
• Obstetrical, neurosurgical (head, spine), thoracic (non–open heart), open heart, complex vascular and orthopedic cases
• Pain-management procedures, epidural steroid injections, transforaminal injections, and use of x‑ray guidance for blocks
• Vascular access skills: central line, arterial line, PA catheter placement
• Experience supervising CRNAs

Requirements and credentials

• Board eligible (required)
• Active CA license and DEA registration
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Clean professional record (no large settlements, DUIs/drug issues, restrictions, terminations, or medical board actions)
• Must provide RFA, CV, and 24 months of relevant activity; references should be available on short notice

Core duties

• Administer general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care
• Perform pre‑anesthetic assessments and evaluations
• Manage airway and ventilation; monitor and titrate anesthesia and vital signs
• Provide post‑anesthesia care and acute pain management

If you meet the requirements and are available for the July start date, please respond with your credentials and availability.