Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Position in Virginia

Opportunity Overview

A Level II Trauma Center is seeking an experienced CRNA for a full-time locum tenens assignment. The provider will float between Mary Washington Hospital, Stafford Hospital, and Mary Washington Ambulatory Center, as well as other affiliated surgical locations as needed.

• Contract Length: 6–12 months preferred

• Weekly Hours: 36–40 hours, with full-time availability required

• Supervision Ratio: 4:1

• Practice Setting: Hospital, satellite hospital, and ambulatory surgery center

• Trauma Level: Level II

• Case Mix: Heavy obstetrics, thoracic, electrophysiology, and vascular cases, along with orthopedics, pediatrics, dental, ENT, and GI.

• Facility Coverage: Main OR, 4-OR satellite hospital, and 6-OR ambulatory surgery center

• Support: CRNAs may provide nightly or weekend beeper call coverage.

Schedule & Coverage

• Schedule: Sunday–Saturday, with schedules released 8 weeks in advance.

• Shifts: Flexible 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts.

• Typical Coverage: Mostly day shifts, with occasional night coverage as needed.

• Weekend Availability: Must be available for approximately one weekend shift per month if needed.

• Call: One call shift per 8-week schedule, either 7:00 PM–7:00 AM or weekend call from 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.

• Holiday Coverage: Must be available to work one holiday shift.

• Schedule Requests: Up to three requests may be submitted per 8-week schedule; requests are not guaranteed.

• Early Start: One 7:00 AM early-in shift per 8-week schedule.

• The scheduler will coordinate call and weekend assignments with the CRNA.

Clinical Details

• Provide anesthesia services across the main operating room, satellite hospital, and ambulatory surgery center.

• Must have experience with Level II Trauma cases.

• Strong obstetric and thoracic anesthesia experience is required.

• Pediatric experience is preferred.

• Must be proficient in spinal and epidural placement and management.

• CRNAs are responsible for performing their own epidurals and spinals.

• Regional nerve blocks are not required and are not guaranteed.

• Case mix includes:

  • Obstetrics

  • Thoracic surgery

  • Electrophysiology

  • Vascular surgery

  • Orthopedics

  • Pediatric dental and ENT

  • Gastroenterology

  • General surgery

• All case types are included except organ transplants.

Requirements

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).

• Minimum of 2 years of experience.

• Active Virginia license required at the time of submission, or the license must be in the process of being issued.

• AHA certifications required.

• Must have Level II Trauma experience.

• OB and thoracic anesthesia experience required.

• Pediatric experience preferred.

• Must be available for full-time coverage and flexible scheduling.

• Credentialing: Approximately 90–120 days.