Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Location:
Las Cruces, NM

Las Cruces is a vibrant city nestled in the heart of the Mesilla Valley, offering stunning desert landscapes and a rich blend of cultures. With its warm climate, outdoor recreational opportunities, and proximity to El Paso, it provides an exceptional quality of life for healthcare professionals.

Facility:
This regional medical center is a well-established healthcare facility serving the surrounding community with a broad range of medical services. The facility features a 99-bed department and provides a dynamic clinical environment with strong support for locum providers, including nearby lodging options at the Marriott and Hilton.

Opportunity:
Certified - Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Job Details:

• Provide comprehensive anesthesia services with 4 patient encounters per shift in a locum tenens capacity
• Must be board-certified with at least one year of clinical experience
• Must have an active New Mexico license or be in the process of reactivating one
• Provider must reside 90+ miles from the facility
• Must be willing to work weekends and take call
• Must be comfortable practicing independently and performing regional blocks
• Case logs of blocks performed must be provided - training for blocks will not be provided
• Administer general anesthesia for adult and pediatric patients
• Perform spinal and epidural anesthesia as required
• Provide anesthesia support for complex orthopedic, neurosurgical, and spine cases
• Support obstetrical, pediatric, and complex vascular cases as preferred skills
• Perform ventilation management and evaluation of acute volume and blood pressure issues
• Central line and arterial line placement preferred
• Regional anesthesia, thoracic cases, pain management techniques, post-op epidural, and post-op extremity blocks are preferred skills
• ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications are required
• Providers must be enrolled in the NM Patient Compensation Fund (PCF) for COI purposes
• Estimated credentialing timeframe is 90 days - credentialing must be completed prior to start date
• Nearest airport is El Paso

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.