Anesthesiology Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Job Description
Join a busy outpatient GI clinic providing anesthesia services for adult endoscopic procedures. You’ll work collaboratively with an anesthesiologist, delivering pre-procedure evaluation, intra-procedural sedation, airway management, and post-procedure monitoring. The schedule consists of four 10-hour day shifts with the option to adjust to 8-hour days, and there is no call requirement.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Outpatient Clinic
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (flexible to 8-hour shifts)
• Patient Population: Adults (14+)
• Location: Winston-Salem, NC
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Perform pre-procedure assessments and obtain informed consent for endoscopic cases.
• Provide monitored anesthesia care (MAC) for colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, G-tube placement, and related procedures.
• Deliver sedation, airway management, and patient comfort throughout the procedure.
• Monitor vital signs and manage any intra-procedural complications.
• Conduct post-procedure recovery and ensure safe discharge criteria are met.
• Document all care accurately in the EPIC electronic medical record system.
• Collaborate with the supervising anesthesiologist and multidisciplinary team members.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) licensure.
• Active AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Minimum two years of anesthesia experience, preferably with endoscopic or MAC cases.
• Proficiency in EPIC or a comparable EMR system.
• Ability to work within a collaborative medical oversight model.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Working Hours

• Four ten-hour day shifts per week (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM).
• Option to convert to eight-hour shifts if preferred.
• No on-call responsibilities.

Skills

• Thorough patient assessment and risk stratification.
• Expertise in sedation pharmacology and airway management.
• Real-time monitoring of hemodynamics and respiratory status.
• Prompt recognition and treatment of anesthesia-related emergencies.
• Accurate EMR documentation and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Effective collaboration with physicians, APPs, nurses, and support staff.