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Locum Tenens CRNA Jobs – General and Obstetric Anesthesia in Phoenix, Arizona
Join a rewarding locum tenens Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) opportunity in Phoenix, Arizona, providing full-scope anesthesia care across obstetrics and the operating room within a supervised care model. Enjoy warm weather, desert mountain scenery, vibrant cultural attractions, and a thriving dining scene while advancing your anesthesia career.
CRNA Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,320–$6,660
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- Start Date: November 16, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 26 weeks, through May 17, 2027
- Schedule: Typically 3–4 shifts per week, 36+ hours weekly
- Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts, with some 10-hour shifts available
- Shift Coverage: Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends, including at least one full weekend shift per month
- Night Coverage: Approximately three to six night shifts per month, scheduled according to departmental needs
- Care Model: Supervised CRNA practice model
- Commitment: Minimum of four weeks and three shifts per week; a reduced monthly commitment may be considered
CRNA Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of recent CRNA experience in a hospital setting
- Current obstetric anesthesia experience, including comfort managing high-risk obstetric cases
- Full-scope Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist practice experience
- Experience with pediatric and neurological head cases
- Ability to provide anesthesia care across obstetrics and the operating room
- Active Arizona CRNA license or eligibility to obtain one; credentialing may begin while an Arizona license is pending
- Board certification obtained or maintained within the last 5 years
- Verified residency completion and current board status
- Current CV with all employment gaps explained
- Eligibility to treat Medicare patients and enrollment in Medicare
- Level I Trauma Center experience preferred
- Clean background, malpractice, and criminal history preferred for an efficient credentialing process
- Expected Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 6 weeks for Arizona-licensed providers, 2 months through IMLC, or 3 months for providers not currently licensed in Arizona
Locum Tenens CRNA Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive anesthesia care for general, obstetric, pediatric, and neurological procedures
- Manage high-risk obstetric cases with sound clinical judgment and attention to patient safety
- Provide anesthesia services in both obstetrics and operating room settings
- Perform pre-anesthesia assessments, intraoperative monitoring, and post-anesthesia care
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, surgical teams, and other clinical professionals within a supervised practice model
- Adapt to changing departmental needs, including day, night, weekend, obstetric, and operating room coverage
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with applicable professional, regulatory, and patient-safety standards
Apply now for this locum tenens CRNA opportunity in Phoenix, Arizona, and provide high-quality anesthesia care across general and obstetric services.
Benefits
1099 Contract Positions do not include employee benefits.
About GHR
About United Anesthesia, a GHR Healthcare Company
For more than 40 years, United Anesthesia has been the nation’s leading staffing partner for anesthesia professionals. As a GHR Healthcare Company, we continue to provide the trusted expertise you rely on, now supported by the expanded resources and nationwide network of a top healthcare firm.
We specialize in placing CRNAs, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across all specialties, connecting them with top-tier opportunities in hospitals and surgery centers in all 50 states. We understand the unique demands of anesthesia and the broader healthcare field, and we are dedicated to providing the exceptional service and support you deserve.
We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.unitedanesthesia.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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