CRNA Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at OR and Emergency Room Facility in Iowa

Job at a Glance

Job Reference
- -CRNA-IA

Title:

CRNA

Dates Needed:
December 2026 - August 2027

Shift Type:
Day Shift;
Call

Assignment Type: OR; ER

Call

Required:

Yes

Board Certification

Required:

Negotiable

Job Duration:
Locums

This hospital operates an organized operating room and emergency room program with established perioperative workflows designed to support quality patient care delivery across a range of surgical specialties. The facility functions under an autonomous CRNA practice model and maintains structured clinical operations suited to locum tenens anesthesia coverage. Locum tenens CRNA coverage is sought to address current staffing needs within the Anesthesia Department.

Iowa offers a range of outdoor and cultural attractions suited to diverse interests. Northeast Iowa's Driftless Area features limestone bluffs, flowing rivers, and scenic byways, providing opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and whitewater activities. Clinicians on assignment may also explore destinations such as the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, the Field of Dreams movie site, and the Fenelon Place Elevator in Dubuque.

Clinicians in this role will provide anesthesia services under an autonomous CRNA practice model during day shifts with call coverage at an operating room and emergency room facility in Iowa. The schedule follows a 3-week rotation:
Week 1 consists of 7 days on-call (Monday through Monday) with Monday-Friday day shift coverage and a 2-hour minimum callback requirement;
Week 2 consists of Monday-Friday day coverage; and Week 3 is off, with Monday-Friday shifts carrying an 8-hour guarantee. The surgical case mix includes general, obstetric, urology, ENT, and orthopedic procedures, serving patients across all age groups. A minimum of 1-2 years of OB and Peds experience is required for this assignment.

• Case Load/PPD:
  Variable
• Patient Population:
  All Ages
• Call Ratio/
  
  Schedule:
  
  3 week rotation:
  Week 1 is 7 days on-call (Monday-Monday); 2hr min for CB
• Location Type:
  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Government:
  No
• Percentage Hands On: 0%
• Supervision/Medical Direction:
  Autonomous
• Staffing Model: CRNA Practice