Locums – Sioux City, Iowa, CRNA Opening

Locums – Sioux City, Iowa, CRNA Opening

Clinical Role
RecruitWell is seeking 2 CRNAs for full-time locums coverage in Sioux City, Iowa. This hospital-based opportunity includes day shifts with potential progression into in-house and weekend call as the provider becomes comfortable with the environment and workflow.

Assignment Details

• Start: December 2026 or January 2027

• 2 CRNAs needed

• Full-time: approximately 40 hours per week

• Hospital-based anesthesia

• Limited supervision

• Must be willing to work day shifts and/or in-house call

• Weekend call is not required but strongly preferred

• Locum, locum-to-perm, and permanent candidates may be considered

Primary Schedule

• Monday–Friday

• Typical day shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

• Approximately 1–2 nights of call per week, with potential for additional call

• New locums generally begin with daytime coverage before progressing to independent overnight responsibilities

North Campus Coverage

• 8- and 10-hour day shifts

• Weekday in-house overnight shift: 1:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• Weekend 24-hour call: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM, taken from hotel/home

• 6 operating rooms

• RN and CST teams are on call from home overnight

• Healthy pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient population

• Significant pediatric dental volume

• Lung cases required

• Cardiac cases not required

• No Neurosurgery cases

• Approximately 1–2 call shifts, with potential for more based on provider interest and experience

Downtown Coverage

• 8-hour day shifts

• Weekday in-house overnight shift: 3:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• Weekend 24-hour call: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM, taken from hotel/home

• 11 operating rooms

• Additional bronch room

• Hybrid cath lab OR for endovascular cases

• EP suite for cardiac ablation cases

• CST coverage available 24/7

• RNs available by home call overnight

• Primarily adult and geriatric patients with occasional healthy pediatric cases

• Trauma experience required

• Cardiac case experience preferred but negotiable

Call Details

• New locums are generally not scheduled for independent call immediately

• Call may be added once the provider and clinical team are comfortable

• Second call may include finishing the day shift and remaining available by beeper

• 30-minute callback time may be required

• Independent in-house call may begin after approximately 1–3 months depending on provider readiness

• Provider must be comfortable managing critical airways independently when taking overnight coverage

Clinical Details & Case Mix

• Approximately 15+ surgical/procedural cases per day across the department

• Additional cases may occur in:

  • Endoscopy

  • Cath lab

  • Radiology

  • Electrophysiology

• Potential case mix includes:

  • Cardiac cases

  • Thoracic/lung cases

  • Trauma

  • Healthy pediatric cases

  • Adult and geriatric anesthesia

Practice Environment

• Level III Trauma settings

• One location manages a higher-acuity trauma population due to regional coverage needs

• EMR: Epic

Requirements

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

• Active Iowa license required

• Active DEA required

• Clean malpractice and background history required

• Must be willing to work day shifts and/or in-house call

• Experienced CRNAs preferred

• New graduates may be considered and will typically begin with daytime coverage before overnight or weekend call

• Strong independent airway skills required for providers progressing to call coverage

Credentialing

• Temporary or emergency privileges may be available

• Typical credentialing may be completed in approximately 30 days once all required documentation is received

About Sioux City, Iowa
Location & Access: Sioux City is located in northwestern Iowa near the Nebraska and South Dakota borders, providing access throughout the tri-state region.

Lifestyle & Community: The area offers restaurants, shopping, arts, entertainment, established neighborhoods, and a manageable midsized-city atmosphere.

Outdoor Recreation: Nearby parks, trails, rivers, and recreational areas provide opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities.

Attractions: Sioux City offers museums, cultural events, historic destinations, local dining, and riverfront recreation.

Quality of Life: The area combines regional healthcare resources with convenient access throughout Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage

• Weekly direct deposit

• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support

• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance

• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication

• Sense of urgency

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Driven to win

• Higher consciousness