CRNA Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Tucson, Arizona

Job description

About the facility

The facilities offer diverse cases in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on neuro, orthopedic, general surgery, interventional radiology, and trauma services. The surgery center operates as a well-managed ambulatory facility with predictable schedules and efficient workflows supporting ophthalmology, ENT, orthopedic, general surgery, endoscopy, urology, gynecology, and podiatry procedures ideal for outpatient anesthesia practice.

About the facility location

Tucson offers sunny weather yearround, beautiful desert landscapes, and a laidback lifestyle. Nestled near the mountains, its perfect for outdoor enthusiasts while still offering great dining, culture, and an easy cost of living compared to larger metro areas.

About the clinician's workday

The CRNA will deliver autonomous anesthesia care across two distinct facilities providing comprehensive perioperative services. Hospital responsibilities include managing complex cases such as neurological spine procedures, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, vascular procedures, interventional radiology, and occasional catheterization lab procedures including ablations and pacemaker implantations. Additional hospital cases encompass ophthalmology procedures, endoscopy, urology, gynecology, and podiatry with exclusion of pediatric, obstetric, and cardiac surgery cases. Surgery center duties focus on outpatient procedures including ophthalmology cases primarily cataracts, pediatric ENT procedures, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, endoscopy, urology, gynecology, and podiatry cases with predictable scheduling and efficient workflows.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable based on facility volume
• Support staff: Nursing staff, anesthesia technicians, and administrative support
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• % Hands on: 0%
• Supervision/medical direction: Autonomous
• Staffing model: Autonomous CRNA practice model