We are seeking an experienced CertifiedRegistered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide locum tenens coverage at a busy Level I Trauma medical center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a collaborative anesthesia team while managing a diverse and complex case mix in a high-volume surgical environment.
Position Highlights
- Schedule: Monday–Friday
- Primary Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (8‑hour shifts)
- Full‑time availability required
- Flexibility with shift length and work location is required based on staffing needs
- Providers must be willing to work call, nights, and weekends as part of the coverage schedule
Call Schedule
- Shared CRNA call rotation
- Approximately one weekend every other month
- Saturday and Sunday beeper call
Practice Setting
- High‑volume hospital‑based anesthesia practice
- Approximately 1,200 surgical cases per month
- Care team model consisting of:
- 80% independent cases
- 20% medically directed/supervised cases
Case Mix
Providers will administer anesthesia for a wide variety of surgical specialties, including:
- General Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
- Plastic Surgery
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Urology
- Electrophysiology (EP)
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS)
- Oncology
- Dental Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Gastroenterology
The majority of cases include Orthopedics, General Surgery, OB/GYN, ENT, Plastic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Gastroenterology.
Required Clinical Experience
- Adult Level I Trauma
- Pediatric Level II Trauma
- Level III ICU
- Trauma cases
- Cardiothoracic procedures
- Obstetrics
- Pediatric anesthesia (required)
Facility Information
- Adult Level I Trauma Center
- Pediatric Level II Trauma Center
- Level III ICU
- EMR: Epic (Epic proficiency test‑out available)
Qualifications
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Board Certified
- Minimum of two (2) years of CRNA experience (no new graduates)
- Active Florida CRNA license
- Current BLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications
- Pediatric anesthesia experience required
- Experience with trauma, cardiothoracic, obstetric, and complex surgical cases preferred
Additional Requirements
- Candidates must reside outside of Florida (Florida‑based providers will not be considered).
- A current out‑of‑state driver’s license must be submitted with the presentation.
- Full‑time availability (4 weeks per month) is required.
- Providers must be willing to work days, nights, call, and weekends. Day‑only availability cannot be accommodated.
- Rush credentialing is available, with temporary privileges possible in as little as 3–4 weeks for providers with a clean file and an active Florida license.
Locums Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in fort lauderdale at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $71,760–$109,200
For context, most registered nurses earn between $71,760–$109,200 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.