CRNA – Full-Time Locums | Columbia, SC | Multiple Shift Options | ASC Rotation

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Start Date: March 23, 2026
Employment Type: Locum Tenens (1099)
Schedule: Full-time only — 4 weeks per month required
Shift Options: 5×8s, 4×10s, or 3×12s
Call: None

Position Overview

A large, high-volume medical system in Columbia, SC is seeking full-time CRNA locums to join its anesthesia care team. This role offers flexible scheduling, excellent support staff, and a predictable workflow with no call. Providers must commit to working every week of the month — part-time availability cannot be considered.

This position includes rotation to one of the system’s ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) located in Lexington, Irmo, or Northeast Columbia. CRNAs can expect approximately one ASC assignment per week, with occasional weeks requiring two. Depending on caseload, providers may complete their full shift at the ASC or return to the main hospital if cases finish early.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia services across ORs and ASCs in a medical direction model

• Rotate between main hospital and designated surgery centers

• Maintain high-quality care across general, GYN, ortho, urology, and vascular cases

• Collaborate with a large team of 70+ CRNAs and 15 anesthesiologists

• Document using Epic EMR

• Utilize equipment including Glidescopes, Alaris IV pumps, and Draeger anesthesia machines

Case Mix

• General Surgery

• GYN

• Orthopedics

• Urology

• Vascular

• No regional/block skills required

• Limited pediatric exposure — locums will not cover peds cases

Schedule Options

• 5×8-hour shifts (Mon–Fri)

• 4×10-hour shifts

• 3×12-hour shifts

• Must be available all 4 weeks per month

• No weekends or call responsibilities

ASC rotation typically involves:

• 1 day/week, occasionally 2

• Finishing the shift on-site if cases run late

• Returning to the main hospital if cases finish early

Requirements

• CRNA (NBCRNA)

• Active South Carolina license or compact license

• DEA

• ACLS required (BLS/PALS preferred)

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience

• Must live 50+ miles away — no local candidates

• Experience with Epic strongly preferred

Highlights

• Multiple schedule structures available

• No call

• ASC rotation for schedule variety

• Strong team culture

• Smooth workflow with full anesthesia tech support

• Epic EMR

• Weekly structure that mirrors full-time employed CRNA schedules