Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

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