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Locum Tenens CRNA Opportunity at a Community Hospital in South Dakota

Posted 5 months ago / Updated December, 2025

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

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