Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Updated 11/19/25
Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
CRNA
Anesthesiology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Job Title: Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Altoona, PA
- Service Setting: Hospital (Main OR, Offsite ASC)
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: 11/3/2025 Ongoing
- Clinical Shift Schedule: 4x10 or 5x8 hour shifts; 1220 shifts/month preferred COVERAGE DATES
- 11/3/2025 Ongoing
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: Adult and pediatric cases
- Patient Volume/Census: 37 cases per day (main OR)
- Case Mix: General surgery, OB, cardiac (EP), neuro, thoracic, trauma, vascular, ortho, ENT, IR/CT/bronch, plastics, urology, GI, robotics
FACILITY INFORMATION
- No. of Beds in Department: 380
- Trauma Level: Level III
- EMR System: Cerner
- Office Equipment Available: Anesthesia equipment, OR and ASC setup
- Specialty Backup Available: Anesthesia and other surgical subspecialties
- Support Staff Available: OR staff, anesthesia techs, nursing support
- Reason for Coverage: Team Growth
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
- Credentialing Timeline: 90 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
- All core CRNA functions across full surgical spectrum
- EP cases (locums may cover; perm staff cover cardiac cases)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses: Active Pennsylvania license required
- Board: Board Certified CRNA
- Certifications: ACLS
- Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
- Other Qualifications: Ability to work independently and across a wide case mix
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide anesthesia services across 17 OR sites and offsite ASC
- Manage 37 surgical cases per day
- Cover full range of anesthesia services excluding major cardiac
- Participate in high-acuity and multi-disciplinary surgical environments
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