Locum Tenens CRNA — Full-Time (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

Join a collaborative anesthesia team at a busy Level I Trauma center in Fort Lauderdale, FL, covering a high-volume surgical practice with a diverse and complex case mix. This full-time locum tenens opportunity is ideal for an experienced CRNA who enjoys variety, teamwork, and a fast-paced clinical environment.

What the schedule looks like

• Monday–Friday primary schedule
• Typical shift: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (8-hour shifts)
• Full-time coverage required (approximately 4 weeks per month)
• Flexibility with shift length and location may be needed based on staffing
• Must be willing to work call, nights, and weekends as part of the coverage rotation

Call details

• Shared CRNA call rotation
• Roughly one weekend every other month
• Saturday and Sunday beeper call

Practice setting

• Hospital-based, high-volume anesthesia service (about 1,200 surgical cases per month)
• Care team model: ~80% independent cases, ~20% medically directed/supervised

Typical case mix
You’ll provide anesthesia across a broad range of specialties, including but not limited to:

• General Surgery
• Orthopedics
• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• ENT
• Plastic Surgery
• Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Urology
• Electrophysiology (EP)
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS)
• Oncology
• Dental Surgery
• Vascular and Thoracic Surgery
• Gastroenterology

The bulk of cases are Orthopedics, General Surgery, OB/GYN, ENT, Plastic, Cardiothoracic, Neurosurgery, and GI.

Required clinical experience
Candidates should be comfortable managing:

• Adult Level I trauma cases
• Pediatric Level II trauma cases
• Level III NICU patients
• Trauma, cardiothoracic, obstetric, and pediatric anesthesia

Facility and systems

• Adult Level I Trauma Center; Pediatric Level II Trauma Center; Level III NICU
• EMR: Epic (proficiency test-out available)

Qualifications

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), board certified
• Minimum 2 years CRNA experience (no new graduates)
• Active Florida CRNA license
• Current BLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications
• Required pediatric anesthesia experience
• Preferred experience with trauma, cardiothoracic, obstetric, and other complex surgical cases

Additional important details

• Candidates must reside outside Florida (Florida-based providers will not be considered)
• An out-of-state driver’s license must be provided with your presentation
• Day-only availability cannot be accommodated; providers must be willing to work days, nights, call, and weekends
• 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 who thrives in a busy hospital setting and can commit to full-time locum coverage with flexible scheduling, this Fort Lauderdale assignment offers a stimulating and rewarding clinical experience.