Job description
Locums | CRNA | Hershey, PA (Active Pennsylvania CRNA License Required)
Why This Role
Locums coverage supporting a long-term permanent search. Three experienced CRNAs are needed for full-time coverage at a large Level I academic medical center through December 31, 2027.
Assignment Details
- Start: As soon as credentialed
- End: December 31, 2027
- Full-time candidates only
- Setting: Academic hospital and procedural areas
- Care model: Medical direction
- CRNA-to-anesthesiologist ratio: Approximately 2:1 or 3:1
- Other anesthesia providers will be onsite
- EMR: Cerner
- No call requirement
Shift Options
Ten-hour shifts: 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
Twelve-hour shifts: 6:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
Thursday twelve-hour shifts begin at 7 a.m.
Case Mix
General surgery
Orthopedics and complex orthopedic cases
Trauma
Plastic surgery
Neurosurgery, including head and spine
Pediatrics ages five and older
Thoracic surgery
Endoscopy and NORA
Robotic surgery
Gynecology
ENT
No cardiac, obstetric or peripheral nerve-block cases
Clinical Responsibilities
Pre-anesthetic evaluation and history and physical
Development and implementation of anesthetic plans
Informed consent
General anesthesia
Spinal anesthesia
Monitored anesthesia care
Airway management
Postoperative assessment
Invasive monitoring, including central venous and arterial lines
Acute volume and blood-pressure management
Requirements
NBCRNA-certified CRNA
Active Pennsylvania CRNA license required
Minimum one year of independent clinical experience by credentialing completion
Active ACLS, BLS and PALS certifications
Must be able to transition quickly into a high-volume academic environment
Professional references required with presentation
Pennsylvania does not require CRNAs to maintain a DEA for this assignment
Credentialing
Estimated timeframe: Approximately 90 days
Temporary privileges are not available