Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Locum Tenens CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) - General Anesthesiology Leland, NC

Locum Tenens CRNA opportunity in Leland, NC - General Anesthesiology role at a modern surgical center with accelerated privileging and competitive weekly pay. Join a collaborative perioperative team providing high-quality anesthesia care near the North Carolina coast.

Quick Job Summary

• Position: Locum Tenens CRNA / Travel CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist)
• Location: Leland, North Carolina (zip 28451) - near Wilmington, NC; coastal North Carolina anesthesia job
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (possible extension)
• Start Date: May 5, 2026 (ASAP start available with emergency privileges)
• Shifts / Hours: 8-hour day shifts, Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week
• Openings: 2 CRNA positions
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $6,350 - $6,690

Why This CRNA Job

This locum tenens anesthesia opening is ideal for CRNAs seeking short-term or contract anesthesia jobs in North Carolina. Work in a modern surgical center with a supportive anesthesia team, efficient OR flow, and expedited emergency privileging (privileging in under 30 days) for a fast start.

Key Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the United States (state license required)
• Graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia program
• Certification or recertification by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience as a CRNA (general anesthesiology / perioperative care)
• Familiarity with perioperative anesthesia care, intraoperative monitoring, and airway management
• Current BLS and ACLS certification preferred (or ability to obtain prior to start)

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform pre-anesthesia assessments and document findings in the electronic charting system (SiS)
• Obtain and verify informed consent for anesthesia and discuss anesthetic options and risks with patients
• Induce, maintain, and emerge patients from anesthesia following institutional policies and ASA standards
• Monitor physiologic parameters intraoperatively and implement appropriate clinical interventions
• Coordinate care with surgeons, supervising anesthesiologists (MD to CRNA ratio 1:4), and the perioperative team to ensure patient safety
• Adhere to facility infection control, documentation, and quality improvement procedures

Facility & Location Highlights

• Modern outpatient surgical center with diverse case mix in general anesthesiology
• Located in Leland, NC - convenient access to Wilmington, local beaches, and outdoor recreation
• Supportive anesthesia colleagues and streamlined credentialing for locum tenens CRNAs

Apply now to join our anesthesia team as a Locum Tenens CRNA in Leland, North Carolina. Submit your CV, active RN license, CRNA certification, and current BLS/ACLS details to be considered. Reach out today to discuss this CRNA job, travel CRNA opportunities, and expedited credentialing.

Benefits

1099 Contract Positions do not include employee benefits.

About GHR

About United Anesthesia, a GHR Healthcare Company
For more than 40 years, United Anesthesia has been the nation's leading staffing partner for anesthesia professionals. As a GHR Healthcare Company, we continue to provide the trusted expertise you rely on, now supported by the expanded resources and nationwide network of a top healthcare firm.

We specialize in placing CRNAs, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across all specialties, connecting them with top-tier opportunities in hospitals and surgery centers in all 50 states. We understand the unique demands of anesthesia and the broader healthcare field, and we are dedicated to providing the exceptional service and support you deserve.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.