Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Locum Tenens
Location: WI
Position Overview
Seeking a skilled and experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a locum tenens assignment. This role is fully independent, offering a high level of autonomy in a CRNA-only practice environment with a consistent bread-and-butter surgical case mix and OB coverage responsibilities while on call. Must be comfortable and have OB experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide independent anesthesia care in a small OR setting with 2 3 rooms, typically 1 2 running daily
• Function as a fully autonomous CRNA responsible for pre-operative evaluation, intraoperative anesthesia management, and post-operative anesthesia care
• Manage a broad case mix including general surgery, orthopedics, OB/GYN, GI/endoscopy, ENT, urology, and podiatry
• Provide OB anesthesia coverage while on call, including labor epidurals, emergent cesarean sections, and obstetric anesthesia support as needed
• Independently administer and manage general, regional, and sedation anesthesia techniques
• Perform airway management, vascular access, hemodynamic monitoring, and critical intraoperative interventions
• Assess and respond to changes in patient status throughout the perioperative period, adjusting anesthetic plans accordingly
• Collaborate with surgeons, OB providers, and perioperative staff to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely anesthesia documentation in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards
• Ensure anesthesia equipment is properly checked, stocked, and maintained according to safety protocols
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives and support safe anesthesia practices
Practice Model
- Independent CRNA-only practice with high clinical autonomy
• Typically 1 2 CRNAs covering daily cases
• No routine MDA supervision onsite
• Bread-and-butter surgical cases only (no cardiac or major neuro cases)
• OB call coverage is required when scheduled on call
Qualifications
- Current CRNA certification and active (or eligible) Wisconsin licensure
• Minimum of 2 years clinical anesthesia experience preferred
• Strong proficiency in general, regional, and OB anesthesia
• Ability to function independently in a fast-paced, rural hospital setting
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
