Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Not Specified, IA, USA
- $4 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
- CRNA
- anesthesia care
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides anesthesia care primarily for cataract surgeries and other minor general surgeries in a Level 4 trauma center setting. This role requires experienced, independently working CRNAs to cover sporadic PTO shifts during daytime hours with no call responsibilities. Candidates must hold NBCRNA certification, relevant state licensure, and required life support certifications, with local residency preferred for timely coverage.
ATC west Healthcare Services is seeking a local, experienced CRNA to provide sporadic PTO coverage. This is a no-call, daytime-only position with guaranteed 8-hour shifts. The role involves primarily cataract procedures along with a range of general surgeries and scopes, requiring independent work with on-site surgical support.
Dates & ScheduleStart Date: As needed (sporadic, ongoing PTO coverage)
Shift: Guaranteed 8-hour days
Schedule Variability: Day schedules may vary slightly
Call:No call required
Credentialing Timeframe: 1 month or less
Local Candidates Only: Must live within driving distance (no exceptions)
Setting: Level 4 trauma center with 2 operating rooms
Average Daily Cases:
Cataracts: per day
Other procedures: 3 4 per day
Common Procedures Include:
Cataracts, colonoscopies, EGDs, carpal tunnel, total knees (spinal only), minor general surgeries
Required Anesthesia Skills:
General surgery (adult & pediatric)
Minor nerve blocks
IV regional & spinal anesthesia
Regional anesthesia
Ventilation management
Local infiltration
Support Staff: Surgical techs, RNs, other CRNAs, and present surgeons
EMR: EPIC (requires 4 5 hour compensated training)
NBCRNA CertificationRequired
Active Iowa (IA) LicenseRequired
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS All Required
COVID VaccinationRequired
Experience: No new grads must be experienced and able to work independently
Location: Must be local or within driving distance




