Locum CRNA
Tucson, AZ, 85701, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Locum CRNA
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Anesthesia Provider
This Locum CRNA position involves providing anesthesia services at multiple inpatient sites in the Tucson, AZ region, including hospitals and surgical centers. The role requires independent practice with experience in general anesthesia, regional blocks, and ventilator management, along with active Arizona licensure and certifications in ACLS and BLS. The assignment offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, call coverage, travel and lodging expenses, and malpractice insurance for short-term contract work.
Palm Health Resources is urgently hiring experienced CRNAs for a multi-site locum tenens assignment in the scenic and sunny Tucson, Arizona area. This high-need assignment offers flexibility, competitive pay, and professional autonomy in a collaborative anesthesia setting across several community hospitals and surgical centers.
Position Highlights:
- Location: Greater Tucson, AZ (multiple sites)
- Start Date: As soon as credentialed
- Duration: Ongoing assignment
- Setting: Inpatient only
- Facilities: Providers will rotate between several surgical centers and hospitals across Tucson, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, and Houghton
- Credentialing: Up to 90 days; cross-credentialing at all sites
Schedule & Call:
- Shifts: 8s and 10s, full-time (no outpatient)
- Call Required: Beeper call at Oro Valley, Northwest, and Houghton (not Sahuarita)
- Call Coverage: 1:5 ratio; call back rate 5%
- Weekend and night availability required
Clinical Requirements:
- Must practice independently
- Procedures: General, MAC, OB, regional blocks (preferred), spinal, epidural, ventilator management
- Preferred: Central/arterial line placement, peripheral nerve blocks
- Must provide peripheral block case logs (no training offered)
- EMR: Cerner
- Certifications: ACLS & BLS (AHA/Red Cross only)
- Experience: Minimum one year post-certification
- License: Active Arizona license required (no licensing candidates)
- Residency restriction: Cannot reside within 60 miles of facility
Compensation & Contractor Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rates: Based on availability and term commitment
- Call stipends: Available for weeknight/weekend shifts
- Travel, lodging, and car rental or mileage: Covered
- Malpractice insurance: A+ rated and included
- Full support from Palm Health Resources
- Access to contractor perks through the Independent Contractor Benefits Association (ICBA)
Why CRNAs Love Tucson:
Tucson combines rugged desert landscapes, stunning mountain views, and a growing medical hub with abundant sunshine and outdoor recreation. With a thriving downtown food scene and quick access to hiking, biking, and golf, this region is ideal for contractors looking for a warm and affordable lifestyle during their assignment.




