CRNA Needed for Locum Coverage in Corpus Christi, Texas

Job description

About the facility

This busy hospital provides comprehensive anesthesia services with established protocols for diverse surgical specialties. The facility maintains modern anesthesia capabilities designed to support quality patient care delivery across multiple case types including trauma services. The hospital operates with a supervision model that supports CRNAs in delivering coordinated anesthesia care. The facility excludes cardiac cases from CRNA coverage, maintaining these as physician-only procedures.

About the facility location

This coastal area offers diverse maritime attractions and outdoor activities for visitors. The region features several beaches including Port Aransas Beach, Whitecap Beach, and North Padre Island Beach, along with the Padre Island National Seashore for nature enthusiasts. Notable attractions include the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington Museum, providing educational experiences about marine life and naval history. Visitors can participate in various tours such as pirate cruises, baywatch excursions, and walking tours to explore the area.

About the clinician's workday

The CRNA will provide comprehensive anesthesia services working 48 hours per week across 5 days with varying shift lengths of 8, 10, and 12 hours. The clinician will manage diverse surgical cases including general surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, podiatry, urology, endoscopy, neurology with spine cases, and Level II trauma procedures. Pediatric and obstetric cases are rare and optional for this position. The clinician will work under supervision with no call requirements. Board certification is required for this locum tenens assignment.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• % Hands on: 100%
• Supervision/medical direction: Supervision