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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – Locum Tenens Location: WI Position Overview Seeking a skilled and experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a locum tenens assignment. This role is fully independent, offering a high level of autonomy in a CRNA-only practice environment with a consistent bread-and-butter surgical case mix and OB coverage responsibilities while on call.
Must be comfortable and have OB experience. Responsibilities Provide independent anesthesia care in a small OR setting with 2–3 rooms, typically 1–2 running daily • Function as a fully autonomous CRNA responsible for pre-operative evaluation, intraoperative anesthesia management, and post-operative anesthesia care • Manage a broad case mix including general surgery, orthopedics, OB/GYN, GI/endoscopy, ENT, urology, and podiatry • Provide OB anesthesia coverage while on call , including labor epidurals, emergent cesarean sections, and obstetric anesthesia support as needed • Independently administer and manage general, regional, and sedation anesthesia techniques • Perform airway management, vascular access, hemodynamic monitoring, and critical intraoperative interventions • Assess and respond to changes in patient status throughout the perioperative period, adjusting anesthetic plans accordingly • Collaborate with surgeons, OB providers, and perioperative staff to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care • Maintain accurate and timely anesthesia documentation in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards • Ensure anesthesia equipment is properly checked, stocked, and maintained according to safety protocols • Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives and support safe anesthesia practices Practice Model Independent CRNA-only practice with high clinical autonomy • Typically 1–2 CRNAs covering daily cases • No routine MDA supervision onsite • Bread-and-butter surgical cases only (no cardiac or major neuro cases) • OB call coverage is required when scheduled on call Qualifications Current CRNA certification and active (or eligible) Wisconsin licensure • Minimum of 2 years clinical anesthesia experience preferred • Strong proficiency in general, regional, and OB anesthesia • Ability to function independently in a fast-paced, rural hospital setting • Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills Qualifications: Must have OB experience Working Hours: 7 - 10 shifts per month but have the below shifts and call shifts open immediately: Clinic hours 7a - 3p July 30, 31 August 3, 4, 5, 7 Sept 10, 28, 30 Call Shifts: July 31 (3pm to 7am) Aug 1, 2 (7 to 7) Aug 3, 4, 5, 6 ( 3pm to 7am) Sept 29