A locum CRNA position is available at a small hospital in Western New Mexico, approximately 75 miles from Albuquerque. The role involves providing anesthesia coverage for various surgical cases independently, starting August 1, 2025, on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia services for cases including orthopedics, gynecology, dental, podiatry, and obstetrics.
• Perform spinal, nerve blocks, and epidural anesthesia techniques.
• Work independently as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
• Maintain proficiency in anesthesia procedures relevant to the cases.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to clinical protocols.
• Coordinate with surgical teams to facilitate smooth operative processes.
• Manage anesthesia documentation and patient records.
• Provide coverage on an ongoing full-time basis starting August 1, 2025.

Compensation

• Competitive pay rate (specific amount not provided).
• Malpractice insurance available if needed.
• Payment structured under a 1099 tax model.

Benefits

• Malpractice insurance (if needed).

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time, ongoing coverage starting August 1, 2025.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
• Proficiency in spinal anesthesia, nerve blocks, and epidurals.
• Ability to work independently in a hospital setting.
• Experience with a variety of surgical cases including orthopedics, gynecology, dental, podiatry, and obstetrics.
• Excellent clinical skills and patient management abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Availability to start on August 1, 2025.
• Must be comfortable working in a small hospital environment.
• Malpractice insurance coverage, if needed, can be provided.
• Tax status: 1099 contractor.