New Multispecialty Anesthesia Site in Newport News Needs Locum CRNA Coverage

Job Description

This locum tenens CRNA opportunity supports the launch of a brand-new anesthesia site in Newport News, Virginia. The facility is expanding rapidly and building a large anesthesia team to support a broad and active surgical service line. Due to the new-site rollout, the group is seeking up to twelve CRNAs with flexible availability who are comfortable working within a medically directed care team model.

This assignment offers accelerated credentialing, multiple shift options, and exposure to a wide range of cases. It is well-suited for CRNAs looking for short-term coverage with schedule variety, predictable workflows, and the opportunity to join a newly established clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care across multiple surgical specialties in a hospital setting
• Deliver care within a medically supervised MD/CRNA model (1:4 ratio)
• Participate in scheduled day shifts and optional call coverage
• Support OB coverage, including 24-hour shifts when scheduled
• Complete pre-anesthesia assessments and post-anesthesia management
• Document care using the Epic electronic medical record system

Clinical Case Mix

• General surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Orthopedic surgery
• Obstetrics (including 24-hour OB coverage)
• Urology
• Gynecology
• Ophthalmology
• Endoscopy

Schedule & Shift Structure

• Assignment duration: 12 weeks
• Accelerated privileging with temporary privileges available
• Required shift availability:
  • 8-hour shifts
  • 10-hour shifts
  • 12-hour shifts
  • 24-hour shifts (OB coverage)
• Day shifts required
• In-house call preferred but not mandatory
• Overtime available but not expected
• Holiday coverage preferred

Facility & Practice Details

• Newly launched anesthesia site
• 10 anesthesia rooms
• Epic EMR
• MDs perform their own cases with limited solo coverage
• Large multidisciplinary anesthesia team

Job Requirements

• Active NBCRNA certification required
• State licensure in Virginia or ability to obtain
• Comfort working in a supervised care team model
• Flexibility with shift length and scheduling

Location

Newport News
Virginia

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