Locum Tenens Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – Multiple Openings | Ongoing | Tucson, AZ
Updated 10/24/26
85741, Tucson, Arizona, United States
CRNA
Anesthesiology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
PhD
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Moonlighting
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
2 years
Job description
Job description
We are seeking 10 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for an urgent, ongoing locum tenens opportunity supporting multiple Community Health Systems facilities throughout the Tucson, Arizona area. Providers will deliver high-quality anesthesia services across several hospitals and surgery centers, working in a collaborative yet autonomous practice environment.
This assignment offers 8-hour weekday shifts with shared weeknight and weekend call (except at the Sahuarita location, where no call is required). Providers must be willing to work at all assigned facilities through cross-credentialing.
Job Responsibilities
Independently evaluate patients before, during, and after anesthesia.
Perform and manage peripheral nerve blocks.
Monitor patients throughout the perioperative period.
Provide anesthesia care for general surgery, orthopedic, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, urologic, podiatry, pulmonary, bronchoscopy, cardiac, thoracic, and obstetric procedures, depending on facility.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing staff, and surgical teams.
Participate in shared weekday and weekend call schedules as assigned.
Document patient care accurately using Cerner EMR.
Maintain compliance with facility protocols and quality standards.
Qualifications
Current certification through the NBCRNA.
Active Arizona CRNA license.
Minimum one year of CRNA experience.
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
Must be comfortable practicing independently.
Demonstrated experience performing peripheral nerve blocks (case logs required).
DEA registration not required.
Providers must reside more than 90 miles from the facility locations.
Ability to obtain cross-credentialing at all participating facilities.
Clean professional history with explanations for any employment gaps, malpractice claims, or board actions.
Working Hours
Assignment: Ongoing
Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours + Shared Call
Practice Setting: Inpatient
Shift Length: 8-hour weekday shifts
Call: Shared weeknight and weekend call (No call at Sahuarita)
Patient Volume: Approximately 5 patients per shift
Operating Rooms: 4 ORs
Temporary Privileges: Available
Hospital Privileges Required: No
Skills
Peripheral nerve blocks.
General anesthesia administration.
Regional anesthesia techniques.
Airway management.
Perioperative patient assessment.
Cerner EMR documentation.
Strong communication and teamwork.
Excellent clinical judgment in fast-paced surgical environments.
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