Job Description
A community-based hospital in South Dakota is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a locum tenens assignment with immediate start through the end of May. This opportunity is part of an all-CRNA anesthesia model and offers a diverse case mix, strong compensation, and comprehensive travel support.
CRNAs in this role will practice with a high level of independence while supporting operating rooms, a procedure room, and obstetric services. The facility values continuity and prefers consistent coverage from one provider but is flexible with scheduling arrangements, including shared coverage if needed.
Job Highlights
- $250/hour base rate with overtime paid at higher rates
- All-CRNA anesthesia model with independent practice
- Housing provided or optional housing stipend
- Flight, mileage, car rental, and meal stipend included
- Flexible scheduling options including block rotations
Key Responsibilities
- Provide anesthesia care for general, orthopedic, OB, GYN, ENT, urology, and ophthalmology cases
- Perform spinal anesthesia, regional blocks for orthopedic cases, and labor epidurals
- Support obstetric anesthesia including C-sections and labor epidural management
- Participate in weekday and weekend call as agreed upon
- Maintain accurate anesthesia documentation using Meditech EMR
Compensation & Benefits
- $250/hour with an 8-hour daily minimum
- Overtime paid at $265/hour for hours beyond 8 per day
- $400 weekday beeper call stipend (Monday–Friday evenings)
- Callback rate of $265/hour with 2-hour minimum
- Weekend call: $1,800 per 24-hour period with additional callback pay
- $30 daily meal stipend
- Housing provided or optional housing stipend
- Flight, mileage, and car rental reimbursed
Job Requirements
- Current CRNA certification in good standing
- Eligibility for licensure in South Dakota
- Comfort performing spinal anesthesia and regional blocks
- Labor epidural skills required if taking call
- Ability to respond to call within 20 minutes
Schedule & Work Environment
- Locum tenens assignment ASAP through end of May
- Daily schedule: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM with 30-minute unpaid lunch
- Three operating rooms and one procedure room running daily
- Approximately 400 cases per month
- Call averages 1:6 weeknights and every 6th weekend
- Post-call day off provided
Location
Community Hospital
South Dakota

