Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Location: State College, PA
Job Type: Locum
Company: Palm Careers
Job Description Apply Now
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) role offers an opportunity for highly skilled anesthesia professionals to join a dynamic team in a float pool capacity across multiple community hospitals. This position is ideal for those seeking a flexible schedule, diverse clinical experiences, and the ability to work both independently and within a collaborative care team model. The CRNA will contribute to patient care in a variety of settings, providing anesthesia services for a broad range of surgical specialties and patient populations. With a focus on lower acuity cases and efficient workflows, this Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) position provides excellent career advancement opportunities for those who value autonomy, skill development, and professional growth.
As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), you will be an integral part of the perioperative team, working in a combination of critical access and community hospital environments. The role is designed to accommodate CRNAs who appreciate flexible PRN work, autonomy in certain settings, and exposure to both solo and team-based practice models. You will handle a light daily volume of cases, with assignments ranging across general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, endoscopy, gynecology, plastics, and occasional pediatric cases under the oversight of a pediatric anesthesiologist. There is also potential for future involvement in expanding cath lab cases.
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) will primarily provide care in smaller hospitals, including approximately 25-bed critical access facilities and 70-bed community hospitals. The practice environment promotes independent practice and maintenance of advanced anesthesia skills, including spinals, regional anesthesia, nerve blocks, and arterial line placement. The workflow is efficient, with minimal bureaucracy, ensuring your focus remains on patient care and professional development.
Working as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in this region offers the benefit of a supportive, well-organized work environment and the appeal of living in a scenic area with easy regional travel options. The position comes with highly competitive compensation, overtime and holiday pay premiums, and a comprehensive suite of benefits, including A++ malpractice insurance, paid travel and lodging, dedicated credentialing support, and access to health and wellness benefits. Credentialing is streamlined, with temporary privileges available for candidates with clean files, making for a smooth transition into your new assignment.
The ideal candidate for the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) position will possess NBCRNA certification, an active Pennsylvania state license, and current BLS & ACLS certifications. Candidates should have at least two years of experience, or one year of independent practice, to ensure they are well-equipped for both solo and team-based assignments. If you are looking for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) opportunity that values work-life balance, professional autonomy, and the chance to practice at the top of your license, this is an outstanding career option. Apply today by clicking the job application button and take the next step in your career as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Summary- Float pool assignment across multiple community and critical access hospitals
- Flexible scheduling with a low daily case volume
- Mix of independent and care team practice models
- Exposure to a wide range of surgical specialties
- Opportunities for skill development and independent practice
- Administer anesthesia in a variety of hospital settings, including critical access and community hospitals
- Work independently or as part of a care team, depending on assignment
- Manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative anesthesia care for patients undergoing general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, endoscopy, GYN, plastics, and select pediatric cases
- Perform spinal and regional anesthesia, nerve blocks, and arterial line placement as preferred and applicable
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists and perioperative teams to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes
- Maintain accurate documentation using the Cerner EMR system
- Adhere to hospital protocols, regulatory requirements, and best practices in anesthesia care
- Highly competitive compensation with negotiable 1099 rates based on coverage and commitment
- Overtime pay available for hours worked beyond scheduled shifts
- Premium holiday pay
- Comprehensive A++ malpractice insurance
- Paid travel, lodging, and rental car or mileage
- Dedicated credentialing and licensing support
- 24/7 access to recruiter and operations team support
- Streamlined onboarding process and priority access to exclusive CRNA opportunities
- Referral bonuses and access to ICBA health, dental, life, and disability benefits
- Current NBCRNA certification
- Active Pennsylvania state license (no licensing support provided)
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- At least two years of experience as a CRNA, or one year of independent practice
- Experienced CRNA comfortable with both independent and care team practice models
- Strong clinical skills in general, orthopedic, ENT, endoscopy, GYN, plastics, and pediatric anesthesia
- Proficient in regional anesthesia, spinals, nerve blocks, and arterial line placement (preferred but not required)
- Adaptable to various hospital environments and patient populations
- Values flexibility, autonomy, and continuous skill advancement
- Highly organized with excellent communication and EMR documentation skills
- No call, no nights, and no weekend shifts required
- Credentialing process supports quick transition with temporary privileges for well-qualified candidates
- Efficient, low-bureaucracy practice setting
- Opportunities for professional growth and skill maintenance
- Location offers access to major regional cities and a supportive practice environment
If you are ready to advance your career as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), we encourage you to apply today by clicking the job application button. Flexible assignments and supportive teams await dedicated professionals like you!