CRNA Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in North Central Idaho

Job description

About the facility

This hospital maintains an operating room program supporting a low-volume surgical caseload, with approximately 45 deliveries and just under 200 surgeries performed annually. The facility operates under an autonomous CRNA practice model within a structured on-site clinical environment, utilizing one primary operating room with a second available for backup. Locum tenens CRNA coverage is sought for the specified dates to address staffing needs within the Anesthesia Department.

About the facility location

The region offers a varied landscape with natural formations such as lava tubes, fossil beds, and geological landmarks accessible within reasonable driving distances. The area's trail network provides options for both casual visitors and experienced runners, with paved and forested routes connecting historic towns. Local markets and craft fairs offer additional ways to engage with the community throughout much of the year.

About the clinician's workday

Clinicians in this role will provide autonomous anesthesia services with 24x7 call coverage, including weekend coverage, from November 22 0700 through November 29 0700. The typical schedule consists of 5x8-hour shifts or fewer, depending on surgical volume, with 24-hour call shifts structured for low-volume needs. The surgical case mix includes General Surgery with Foregut and Bariatrics, T&A, family medicine procedures, vein surgery, C-sections, ER airway management, and sedation for fracture care; half-day surgeries and endoscopies are scheduled on weekdays. Prescriptive authority is required, and board certification requirements are negotiable for qualified clinicians.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Approximately 45 deliveries annually; just under 200 surgeries per year
• Patient population: All Ages
• Call ratio/schedule: Provider would cover 24x7 call from the dates listed including weekend coverage
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• % Hands on: 0%
• Supervision/medical direction: Autonomous
• Staffing model: Autonomous CRNA practice model; 0% hands-on MD; OR setting; day and 24-hour shifts; 24x7 call required including weekends