Locum CRNA — FullTime (Level I Trauma Center), Fort Lauderdale, FL

Join a fast-paced anesthesia team at a busy Level I Trauma center in Fort Lauderdale, FL. We’re looking for an experienced CRNA to provide full-time locum tenens coverage in a high-volume hospital setting, managing a broad and complex surgical case mix alongside a collaborative group of providers.

What you’ll do

• Provide anesthesia care across a wide variety of cases, including orthopedics, general surgery, OB/GYN, ENT, plastics, cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, vascular, thoracic, GI, oncology, OMFS, EP, dental, and more.
• Work primarily independently (about 80% independent cases) with the remaining medically directed/supervised cases.
• Participate in shared call rotations (including beeper coverage on weekends) and be available for nights and weekend coverage as needed.

Schedule and availability

• Monday–Friday primary schedule
• Typical shift: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (8-hour shifts)
• Full-time availability required (approximately 4 weeks per month)
• Flexibility with shift length and location based on staffing needs
• Providers must be willing to work days, nights, call, and weekends (day-only availability cannot be accommodated)
• Call frequency: shared CRNA call rotation, roughly one weekend every other month

Practice setting and volume

• Hospital-based, high-volume anesthesia practice
• Approximately 1,200 surgical cases per month
• Adult Level I Trauma center with Pediatric Level II Trauma and Level III NICU
• EMR: Epic (Epic proficiency test-out available)

Required experience and qualifications

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), board certified
• Minimum two years of CRNA experience (no new graduates)
• Active Florida CRNA license
• Current BLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications
• Pediatric anesthesia experience required
• Comfortable providing care for adult Level I trauma, pediatric Level II trauma, Level III NICU patients, trauma cases, cardiothoracic procedures, obstetrics, and other complex surgical cases
• Experience with trauma, cardiothoracic, obstetric, and complex surgical cases preferred

Additional important details

• Candidates must reside outside of Florida; Florida-based providers will not be considered
• A current out-of-state driver’s license is required for presentation
• Rush credentialing is available; temporary privileges may be possible in as little as 3–4 weeks for providers with a clean file and an active Florida license

If you’re an experienced CRNA looking for a high-volume, clinically challenging locum opportunity with a strong support team, this role in Fort Lauderdale could be a great fit.