Locum Tenens CRNA - ME Needed in Maine

Our client in ME is seeking a skilled Anesthetist for a 120-day assignment. This role involves a 7 ON 7 OFF schedule, with Monday through Thursday 9-hour shifts (typically 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM or 5:00 PM) and comprehensive weeknight and weekend on-call duties. The Anesthetist will focus on diverse cases such as colonoscopies, regional blocks, general surgery, total hip, carpal tunnel, and hernia repair, specifically excluding OB and ICU responsibilities.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Primarily perform colonoscopies
• Administer regional blocks
• Support a variety of general surgery procedures
• Assist with total hip procedures
• Manage carpal tunnel cases
• Conduct hernia repair

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Anesthesiology. Additional required certifications include Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• EMR: Meditech EHR
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: Out of house call, including weeknight on-call and Friday/Saturday/Sunday 24-hour on-call. Call is generally light, with most after-hours cases diverted to Bangor ME.
• Patients Per Day: Varies. Approximately 4–7 cases on heavy colonoscopy days (9-hour shifts) and 2–3 cases on orthopedic days (9-hour shifts).
• LOA: 120 Days
• Staffing Mix: The facility currently utilizes 1 of 2 ORs, supported by 1 other full-time CRNA, OR Staff, an OR Manager, 2 General Surgeons, 1 Part-Time Urologist, and 1 Part-Time Orthopedist. A Pain Management Physician visits 1-2 times per month.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities