Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

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Location: Black River Falls, WI
Duration: July September 2026
Rate: $270/hour

Position Overview

A hospital in Black River Falls, WI is seeking a skilled and experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a locum tenens assignment from July through September 2026. This role is fully independent, offering a high level of autonomy in a CRNA-only practice environment with a consistent bread-and-butter surgical case mix and OB coverage responsibilities while on call.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent anesthesia care in a small OR setting with 2 3 rooms, typically 1 2 running daily
• Function as a fully autonomous CRNA responsible for pre-operative evaluation, intraoperative anesthesia management, and post-operative anesthesia care
• Manage a broad case mix including general surgery, orthopedics, OB/GYN, GI/endoscopy, ENT, urology, and podiatry
• Provide OB anesthesia coverage while on call, including labor epidurals, emergent cesarean sections, and obstetric anesthesia support as needed
• Independently administer and manage general, regional, and sedation anesthesia techniques
• Perform airway management, vascular access, hemodynamic monitoring, and critical intraoperative interventions
• Assess and respond to changes in patient status throughout the perioperative period, adjusting anesthetic plans accordingly
• Collaborate with surgeons, OB providers, and perioperative staff to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely anesthesia documentation in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards
• Ensure anesthesia equipment is properly checked, stocked, and maintained according to safety protocols
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives and support safe anesthesia practices

Practice Model

• Independent CRNA-only practice with high clinical autonomy
• Typically 1 2 CRNAs covering daily cases
• No routine MDA supervision onsite
• Bread-and-butter surgical cases only (no cardiac or major neuro cases)
• OB call coverage is required when scheduled on call

Qualifications

• Current CRNA certification and active (or eligible) Wisconsin licensure
• Minimum of 2 years clinical anesthesia experience preferred
• Strong proficiency in general, regional, and OB anesthesia
• Ability to function independently in a fast-paced, rural hospital setting
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills

Schedule / Coverage Dates

Regular Shifts (7a 3p)

• June 12
• July 6, 9, 15, 16, 20, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
• August 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 13, 17, 31
• September 3, 10, 11, 16, 17, 21, 24

16-Hour Call Shifts (3p 7a)

• June 11, 12
• July 24, 31
• September 18

24-Hour Call Shifts (7a 7a)

• June 13, 14
• July 25, 26
• August 1, 2, 22, 23
• September 19, 20

Compensation

• $270/hour
• Travel and lodging provided