Locum Tenens Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – Inpatient | Ongoing | Kirksville, MO
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Job description
We are seeking Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri. This assignment offers a consistent weekday schedule with the possibility of backup call in a medically directed anesthesia practice.
Providers will work alongside anesthesiologists in a collaborative environment and will not practice independently. This is an excellent opportunity for CRNAs seeking a supportive team setting with ongoing coverage needs.
Job Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive pre-anesthesia patient evaluations.
Deliver anesthesia care for a variety of inpatient surgical procedures.
Monitor patients throughout the perioperative period.
Provide post-anesthesia care and documentation.
Collaborate closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, nursing staff, and operating room personnel.
Participate in backup call coverage when scheduled.
Complete accurate patient documentation using the facility's paper charting system.
Follow hospital policies and evidence-based anesthesia practices.
Qualifications
Current certification through the NBCRNA.
Active Missouri CRNA license.
Active Missouri CSR required.
Current DEA registration (active state DEA number required for credentialing).
Current BLS certification.
Previous inpatient anesthesia experience preferred.
Must be comfortable working within a medically directed anesthesia care team.
Providers must reside more than 90 miles from the facility.
Skill sheet required with application.
Must complete credentialing documents within 7 days of assignment acceptance.
Working Hours
Assignment: Ongoing
Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours + Backup Call
Practice Setting: Inpatient
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Shift Hours: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Call: Backup call only, as needed
Temporary Privileges: Available
Hospital Privileges Required: No
Overtime: No overtime rate for this assignment
Skills
Preoperative and postoperative patient assessment.
Inpatient perioperative anesthesia care.
Medical direction anesthesia model.
Team-based collaboration.
Patient monitoring and safety.
Paper chart documentation.
Strong communication and clinical judgment.