Locum Tenens CRNA - PA Needed in PA
- ID: 217584A
- Updated April 24th, 2026
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- Job ID 217584A
- Job Title CRNA - PA
- Provider Type CRNA
- Specialty Anesthesiology
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State PA
- Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
- Duration
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Anesthetist for an engaging 120-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Pennsylvania, starting Aug 3, 2026. This role involves a flexible schedule with potential for callback, providing comprehensive anesthesia care including general, spinal, and monitored anesthesia care. The Anesthetist will manage a diverse caseload across specialties such as orthopedics, trauma, neurosurgery, and pediatric cases for patients aged five and up, excluding cardiac, obstetric, and regional blocks.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assess, prepare, and manage patients for anesthesia care during the perioperative and procedural period.
- Develop and implement comprehensive anesthetic plans.
- Perform history and physical examinations, obtain informed consent, and conduct pre-anesthetic evaluations and post-operative assessments.
- Administer general anesthesia, spinal anesthesia (preferred), and monitored anesthesia care (MAC).
- Perform invasive monitoring and placement, including CVP/CVC, pulmonary artery catheterization, and intra-arterial lines.
- Execute effective airway management techniques.
- Manage anesthesia for a wide range of procedures including general, orthopedics, trauma, plastics, neurosurgery, pediatrics (ages five and up), endoscopy, NORA, robotic surgery, gynecology, and ENT cases.
Additional Information
- Board Certification through the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) is required.
- EMR system utilized is Cerner.
- This role operates under medical direction, with a CRNA/anesthesiologist ratio of 2:1 or 3:1.
- Overtime must be approved by department administration.
- Lunch breaks are not compensated, and providers are expected to clock in and out for lunch.
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.
Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided