CRNA - General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – Locum Opportunity
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Start Date: (as soon as credentialed)
Shift: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, 14- and 16-hour shifts available
Preferred Schedule: 3x12s per week (flexible combinations to reach 40 hours)
Guaranteed Work Week: 36–38 hours

Overview

A Level I Trauma Center is seeking experienced CRNAs for ongoing locum coverage. This opportunity offers exposure to a wide range of complex surgical cases in a medically directed care team model. CRNAs must be able to handle high-acuity patients and work collaboratively with supervising physicians.

Responsibilities

• Deliver anesthesia care under medical direction
• Perform pre-anesthesia assessments and obtain patient consent
• Discuss anesthetic options and risks with patients
• Manage induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
• Monitor patient physiological condition throughout procedures
• Provide clinical interventions as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of CRNA experience
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Active Pennsylvania license required (RN compact licenses not accepted)
• Will consider licensing candidates with full-time availability or two part-time candidates equaling 1.0 FTE
• Minimum commitment: 2 days per week or 2 weeks per month
• Credentialing timeframe: 45–60 days (locum temps may be available with similar timeline)

Facility Details

• Level I Trauma Center
• 12 ORs plus 8 offsite locations
• Medical direction model with 1:3 MD-to-CRNA ratio
• Case types include: general, ortho, ENT, neuro, trauma, thoracic, cardiac (open heart), vascular, urology, transplants, EP, and GI
• EPIC EMR system