CRNA – Anesthesia

Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: Days, 10- and 12-hour shifts
Hours: 36 hours/week
Specialty: Anesthesia
Call: 24-hour call

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide comprehensive anesthesia care in an acute hospital setting. The CRNA will manage patients throughout the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of care, including pre-anesthesia assessment, anesthesia administration, airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and post-anesthesia evaluation.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia educational program required
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nurse Anesthesia required
• Previous acute hospital anesthesia experience preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certification required
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-anesthetic assessments and develop individualized anesthesia plans.
• Administer general, regional, monitored, and local anesthesia as clinically indicated.
• Manage patient airway, ventilation, and hemodynamic status throughout procedures.
• Monitor and interpret physiologic parameters and respond appropriately to intra-operative complications.
• Provide post-anesthesia evaluation, pain management, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate and complete anesthesia documentation and patient records.
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Participate in scheduled on-call coverage, including 24-hour call assignments.
• Follow established clinical, safety, and infection-control standards.