CRNA Opportunity – Independent Practice | Wausau Metro Area
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Job description
Locum Tenens CRNA Opportunity – Wausau Metro Area, Wisconsin
We are seeking two experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity in the Wausau metropolitan area of Wisconsin.
This opportunity is ideal for CRNAs seeking consistent monthly coverage, a structured weekday schedule, and additional earning opportunities through weeknight and weekend beeper call. Candidates should be comfortable practicing independently, particularly with obstetric anesthesia and epidural procedures.
Position Highlights
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Start Date: November 16, 2026
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Immediate Coverage Needs: December 2026
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Contract Duration: Ongoing, with coverage extending into 2027
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Openings: 2 CRNAs
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Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
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Coverage Commitment: Ideally 1–2 weeks consistently per month
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Call: 1–2 weeknights plus weekend 24-hour beeper call
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Call Response Time: 15 minutes
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Practice Setting: Hospital and outpatient surgery center
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EMR: Cerner
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Credentialing: Approximately 60 days
Job Responsibilities
Provide independent anesthesia care for inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures.
Administer general anesthesia and monitored anesthesia care (MAC).
Perform obstetric anesthesia and independent epidural procedures.
Manage airway and perform endotracheal intubation.
Perform IV placement and perioperative patient assessments.
Provide anesthesia coverage for GI and advanced GI procedures, including robotic procedures.
Monitor patients throughout the perioperative period and ensure safe anesthesia delivery.
Participate in scheduled clinical coverage and assigned beeper call responsibilities.
Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
Maintain accurate documentation using Cerner EMR.
Qualifications
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
Active APNP/APRN license required for consideration.
Current AHA-certified BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Strong experience in general anesthesia and monitored anesthesia care.
Proficiency in obstetric anesthesia.
Ability to independently perform epidural procedures while on call.
Comfortable with independent clinical practice.
Ability to commit to consistent monthly coverage.
Must be able to meet hospital credentialing and privileging requirements.
Candidates with pending malpractice cases cannot be considered.
Working Hours
Monday through Friday
7:00 AM–5:00 PM
No 12-hour shifts required.
Ideally 1–2 weeks of consistent coverage per month.
Full-time availability needed for December 2026 and ongoing coverage into 2027.
Call Responsibilities
1–2 weeknights of beeper call.
Weekend 24-hour beeper call coverage.
15-minute call response requirement.
Call coverage includes a two-hour gratis provision, subject to contract terms.
Call coverage includes both hospital and outpatient surgery center needs.
Skills
General Anesthesia
Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC)
Obstetric Anesthesia
Independent Epidural Procedures
Beeper Call Coverage
Airway Management & Intubation
IV Placement
GI & Advanced GI Anesthesia
Robotic Surgery Anesthesia
Independent CRNA Practice
Cerner EMR