Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist / CRNA

• Types of cases: General surgery, Ortho, ENT, Plastics, B&B, OB/GYN, Endo *No neuro, hearts, peds under 2yo, spine, bariatric; Locums typically assigned to MOR, ASU, eye center, EP lab. Most services represented with bread/butter being typical for locums. GA, spinal, & MAC cases.
• Is there call? We wouldn't utilize locums on weekends unless/until they were interested and had solid experience at our facility and a background in OB.
• Schedule: M-F for 4-5 days/week, a mix of 8-12 hr days, 40+/- hours/week.
• How many CRNA’s and how many anesthesiologists onsite? *approx. 30 permanent/7 per diem CRNAs and equal # of permanent MDAs & pool MDs too. Any given weekday about half are physically here.
• Is this supervised or medically directed? *ACT model with supervision, never medical direction. CRNAs see their own patients, induce, emerge, all care BY THEMSELVES unless they desire a helping hand, which is always available but may not be a supervising anesthesiologist.
• How many OR’s? 8-9 MORs + 5-6 ASU + 2 Eye center + 2 EP lab rooms are typical CRNA assignments. OB is high-risk and busy but we usually avoid for locums unless they're experienced and interested.
• What type of EMR system do they use? Epic 
• Client covers travel and expenses

Benefits

The benefits of taking a locums assignment with Cross Country include:

• Competitive compensation paid weekly via direct deposit
• Travel, lodging & stipends (if applicable)
• A++ Medical Malpractice Insurance
• Referral bonuses