Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Medical Facility in Missouri is seeking an experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for an ongoing locum tenens assignment to support expanding surgical volume particularly enhanced weekend OR operations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative inpatient team within a high-acuity environment using Epic EMR.
Practice Environment

• Location: Area of Springfield, MO
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Schedule: 10-hour shifts (day & evening options)
• Preferred Coverage Model: Friday Monday rotations
• Setting: Inpatient surgical services
• EMR: Epic
  
• Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours only (no call)
• Medical direction model with anesthesiologist support
• Expanding weekend coverage:
  • 7 ORs + OB on Saturdays
  • 7 ORs + OB on Sundays
• No admissions, rounding, or supervisory responsibilities required
• Stroke-certified facility

Clinical Scope

CRNAs will be expected to support a wide range of cases, including:

• General, adult, and pediatric anesthesia
• Orthopedic, vascular, thoracic, and OB cases
• Neurosurgical and spine procedures
• Regional, spinal, and epidural anesthesia
• Trauma and acute care cases

Skills & Procedures:

• Airway management & ventilation
• Central & arterial line placement
• Hemodynamic monitoring and management
• Post-op pain management and nerve blocks

Requirements

• Active Missouri license (or IMLC eligible)
• Board eligible or certified CRNA
• Strong experience across diverse surgical cases
• Ability to work independently within a medically directed model

Why This Opportunity?

• Consistent weekend schedule with predictable hours
• High-acuity clinical exposure in a well-supported environment
• Opportunity to contribute to a major OR expansion initiative
• Flexible locum engagement with long-term potential