Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

CRNA Locum Tenens (Central Pennsylvania, Level I Academic Center)

Start: ASAP Through: 2026 Openings: 3 CRNAs EMR: Cerner

Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours only (no call)

Setting: Large academic medical center (OR & NORA)

Why This Assignment

• Prestige & variety: Academic Level I trauma environment with robust service lines.
• Lifestyle: No call; steady block scheduling; major holidays observed (New Years, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas).
• Team model: Medical direction, typical 2:13:1 ratios; strong anesthesia tech support.

Schedule

• Primary shifts: 8s (6:30a3p) and 10s (6:30a5p).
• Optional: 12s (6:30a7p) considered; Thursday 7:30a starts.
• Lunch: Off the clock (e.g., 7a12p; 1p5p).
• Overtime: Must be approved by department admin; no guaranteed hours; callback is patient-facing hours.

Case Mix

• Included: General, orthopedics, trauma, plastics, neurosurgery, pediatrics, endoscopy, NORA, robotics, gynecology, ENT; airway management; invasive monitoring (arterial, CVP/CVC, PA catheter as indicated).
• Not required: Hearts, OB, regional/blocks.

Requirements

• Certification: NBCRNA + BLS/ACLS/PALS (active).
• License: Pennsylvania (PA-only; IMLC not accepted).
• Experience: 1+ year, able to hit the ground running (references requested at submission).
• Privileges: Standard credentialing; 90 days typical; no temporary privileges.
• Teaching: No resident/teaching supervision required.
• DEA: Not required for CRNAs in PA.

Travel & Logistics

• Nearest airport: Harrisburg International (MDT).
• Lodging & travel: Provided per policy.

Compensation

• Rate depends on coverage & commitment
• OT only with prior approval

Palm Health Locums CRNA Benefits

• A+-rated malpractice coverage (provided by Palm Health).
• Full travel and lodging paid
• 24/7 recruiter support.
• Streamlined credentialing with proactive date tracking and reference coordination.
• Choice & continuity: We also have many additional CRNA locum sites across Pennsylvania (academic, community, and ASC) to stack or extend your schedule.

Next steps:

Reply with your CV, PA license status, and shift preferences (8/10/12), or call/text to discuss interview timing and credentialing windows.