CRNA Locums | Northern California Coast | Ongoing Need | $250+ PH

CRNA Opportunity | Northern California Coast | Ongoing Need | $250+ PH

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a high-priority locum tenens assignment in Humboldt County on California's scenic Northern Coast. This opportunity offers scheduled inpatient clinical hours plus beeper call in a hospital-based anesthesia setting, with an immediate need for clean, highly responsive candidates who can move quickly through credentialing. Ideal providers will hold an active California license, have strong recent CRNA experience, and be comfortable supporting a broad mix of anesthesia cases in an inpatient environment.

• High-priority need with elevated rates for qualified candidates.
• Fast credentialing window: estimated 15–30 days with temporary privileges available.
• Epic EMR in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Travel reimbursement available for approved assignment-related expenses.
• Multiple providers accepted, making this a strong fit for CRNAs who may want to coordinate availability.

Schedule & Logistics

• Dates of Need: Starts October 26, 2026; ongoing need noted. Specific initial dates include 10/26–10/29 and 10/30–11/1.
• Shift Schedule: 10/26–10/29: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM; 10/30–11/1: 24-hour beeper call shifts.
• Coverage Requirements: Scheduled clinical hours plus call; provider minimum shifts are the shifts outlined above. Guaranteed hours: 8 per day; overtime applies after 8 hours worked.
• Call Requirements: Beeper call; 24-hour weekend call coverage noted. Required response time: 20–30 minutes. Locums call is for both coverage needs.

Clinical Scope & Facility Details

• Patient Volume: Approximately 7–10 patients per shift.
• Patient Demographics: Adult inpatient anesthesia focus; pediatric, neonatal, OB, neuro, thoracic, cardiac, complex vascular, and complex orthopedic cases are not required per the provided scope.
• Support Staff: Support staffing details are listed as not applicable or unspecified. No APP supervision, resident supervision, or teaching supervision is required.
• Facility Setting: Inpatient hospital-based anesthesia coverage. The facility is stroke certified; trauma and pediatric levels are listed as 0.
• EMR System: Epic

Procedures & Competencies

• Required Core Procedures: General anesthesia and adult anesthesia experience are required. BLS is required. Hospital/surgery center privileges are not required, and temporary privileges are available.
• Preferred Skills: Clean, complete files are strongly prioritized. Candidates should have 24 months of relevant recent activity available and references ready to respond quickly.
• Acuity/Protocol Notes: Cardiac, complete orthopedic, complex vascular, head/spine, neuro, OB, pediatric, regional, and thoracic surgical case types are marked as not expected for this facility.

Required Qualifications

• Board Status: Board Certified or truly Board Eligible in Nurse Anesthesia/CRNA specialty.
• Licensure: Active California license required to bid. Licensing costs are not reimbursed.
• Certifications: BLS required; DEA required. ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS, and other certifications are not required per the request details.
• Credentialing Timeframe: Estimated 15–30 days. Current CV, RFA, completed application, and 24 months of relevant activity are needed. Candidates with settlements, DUIs/drug issues, restrictions, terminations, or Medical Board actions are not eligible for temporary privileges.

Compensation & Travel

• Rate: Higher rate noted for this urgent need. Bid should include regular, orientation, overtime, holiday, night call, 24-hour call, and call-back rates.
• Travel & Lodging: Approved travel-related expenses are reimbursable. Airport parking may be reimbursed if the provider drives to the departing airport. Destination rideshare/taxi between airport, lodging, and worksite may be reimbursed. Home-to-airport mileage/rideshare/taxi is not reimbursed. Rental car insurance must be pre-approved.
• Malpractice: Insurance is provided by the vendor.