Locum Tenens CRNA Acute Care Hospital | Potsdam, New York
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Job description
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – Locum Tenens
Acute Care Hospital | Potsdam, New York
We are seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a locum tenens opportunity at an acute care hospital in Potsdam, New York. This assignment offers flexible scheduling options and is ideal for a CRNA who is comfortable practicing in a rural hospital setting with a diverse caseload.
Compensation
- Regular Rate: $210.00/hour
- Overtime Rate: $217.00/hour
- Holiday Rate: $217.00/hour
- 24-Hour Call: $870.00/day
- Night Call: $665.00/shift
- Call Back: $217.00/hour
Position Details
- Specialty: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Location: Potsdam, NY
- Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
- Trauma Level: Adult Level III/IV
- Coverage Need: 6 overnight call shifts within a 2-week period
- Primary Need: Overnight coverage
Schedule Options
Option 1 – Overnight Coverage
- Three consecutive overnight shifts
- 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- No daytime coverage required
- Provider may select three nights between Monday and Thursday
Option 2 – Day Shift + Overnight Call
- Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Home Call: 3:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Schedule accommodates post-call recovery days:
- Work Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Post-call days off Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide anesthesia services for inpatient and surgical patients
- Administer and manage general anesthesia cases
- Provide obstetrical anesthesia services, including epidurals
- Participate in surgical scheduling and perioperative care
- Respond to emergent anesthesia needs during call coverage
- Collaborate with surgeons, nursing staff, and hospital leadership
- Additional duties as assigned
Case Mix
- General Surgery
- Obstetrics
- Epidural Placement
- Inpatient Procedures
- Emergency Cases
Patient Volume
- Approximately 10-15 patients per day
Qualifications
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Board Certified
- Active New York license preferred
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Experience with OB anesthesia and epidural placement preferred
- Comfortable working independently in a rural hospital environment
- Strong clinical decision-making skills and ability to manage a broad range of anesthesia cases
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Travel and lodging provided
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage included
- Flexible scheduling options
- Potential for ongoing coverage opportunities
Community Highlights
Located in Northern New York, this picturesque community offers easy access to the Adirondack Mountains, the St. Lawrence River, and countless outdoor recreational opportunities. Enjoy a welcoming small-town atmosphere, affordable living, excellent schools, and year-round activities including hiking, boating, fishing, skiing, and snowmobiling.
If you are an experienced CRNA seeking a flexible locum opportunity with competitive rates and a mix of independent practice and call coverage, we would love to discuss this opportunity with you.