CRNA Job in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Locum Tenens Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) — Las Cruces, NM
Company:Adelphi Staffing, LLC
Profession/Specialty:CRNA
Location:Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Job Type:Part-time, In-person, Temporary / Locum Tenens
Pay Type:Hourly
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Job Description
Job ID: N/A
Location: Las Cruces, NM 88011 — Locum Tenens, ASAP – Ongoing
Service Setting: Inpatient and outpatient
Coverage: Clinical plus beeper call (1:10), 30-minute response time
Reason: Scheduling need
Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance: Provided by vendor
Scope and Volume
- Typical caseload: ~4 patients per day
- EMR: Cerner
- Support staff: 20 RNs, 12 PA/NPs, 1 office staff
Scope of Practice
- Provide general and regional anesthesia across adult, pediatric, obstetric, neurosurgical (spine), and complex orthopedic cases
- Manage airway and ventilation intraoperatively
- Evaluate and manage acute volume and blood pressure issues
- Perform and document spinal and epidural anesthesia and other regional techniques
- Participate in on-call coverage and weekend shifts as scheduled
Required Procedures (expected)
- General anesthesia (adult and pediatric)
- Spinal and epidural anesthesia
- Neurosurgical/spine and complex orthopedic cases
- Ventilation management and hemodynamic stabilization
Preferred/Additional Skills
- Regional anesthesia for surgical procedures
- Obstetrical anesthesia
- Head and thoracic procedures (excluding open heart)
- Complex vascular cases (excluding open heart)
- Pain management techniques, post-op epidurals and extremity blocks
- Central and arterial line placement
Qualifications
- Board certified (BC) CRNA
- Active New Mexico nursing license required
- Active DEA registration
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Minimum 1 year of CRNA experience
- Comfortable practicing independently and performing regional blocks; case logs preferred
Privileges and Compliance
- Hospital privileges not required; temporary privileges available upon request
Key Responsibilities
- Safely administer general and regional anesthesia and manage perioperative airway/ventilation
- Document anesthesia care, regional blocks, and intraoperative management
- Provide anesthesia across the age spectrum and a variety of surgical specialties
- Fulfill scheduled clinical shifts and beeper call obligations as assigned
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About Adelphi Locums
Adelphi Locums specializes in placing physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and CRNAs in locum tenens assignments nationwide. They focus on matching qualified providers with healthcare facilities that need flexible, short-term coverage. The company manages all aspects of the placement process, including credentialing, licensing, travel arrangements, and payroll. Their team emphasizes building strong relationships with both clinicians and clients to ensure a smooth experience. Adelphi Locums is committed to responsive service, professionalism, and delivering high-quality care through experienced providers. Their goal is to make locum tenens work simple, reliable, and rewarding for everyone involved.