Locum CRNA

Locum CRNA Yakima, Washington | Flexible Shifts | Epic | Ongoing

Palm Health Resources is seeking an experienced CRNA for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity in Yakima, Washington. Join an established anesthesia program at a regional medical center serving Central Washington, with a broad surgical case mix, flexible shift options, and long-term coverage potential.

Assignment Highlights

• Location: Yakima, WA
• Start: ASAP upon credentialing
• Duration: Ongoing locum coverage
• Schedule: Full-time coverage preferred with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shift options
• Typical weekday shifts: 7a3p, 7a5p, or 7a7p
• Night/weekend opportunities: Available, including OR/OB backup call and in-house OB coverage
• EMR: Epic
• Facility: 238-bed regional hospital | Level III Trauma Center
• Anesthesia footprint: 13 anesthetizing locations
• Practice model: Anesthesia care team; CRNAs are 100% medically directed
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility

Case Mix & Clinical Scope

This is a broad CRNA practice with cases including:

• General surgery
• Orthopedics
• OB anesthesia
• Labor epidurals
• Major vascular
• ENT
• GYN
• Urology
• Podiatry
• Pulmonary procedures
• Endoscopy
• Cardiology procedures
• Outpatient surgery

No neuro or thoracic cases. No pediatric case requirement.

CRNAs perform labor epidurals and have opportunities to participate in both OR and OB coverage.

Schedule & Call

The program offers multiple scheduling options depending on coverage needs:

• Weekdays: 8-, 10-, and 12-hour day shifts
• OR/OB backup call: Weeknight and weekend opportunities
• OB: 12-hour in-house day/night coverage
• Weekends: Day coverage and overnight remote call opportunities

Specific schedules and call participation can be discussed based on provider availability and the current needs of the department.

Requirements

• NBCRNA Certified
• Active Washington CRNA/APRN licensure
• Current BLS and ACLS
• Comfortable with a broad hospital-based case mix
• OB and epidural competency for providers covering OB
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility

Compensation & Palm Health Locums Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation, negotiable based on availability, commitment, and coverage
• Paid A-rated malpractice insurance
• Travel, lodging, and transportation assistance when applicable
• Dedicated recruiter throughout the assignment
• Experienced credentialing and onboarding support
• Flexible contract arrangements and extension opportunities
• Access to additional Palm Health CRNA assignments nationwide
• Personalized scheduling and long-term career support

Why Yakima?

Located in Central Washington on the eastern side of the Cascades, Yakima offers significantly easier access to outdoor recreation than many larger metro areas, with hiking, skiing, mountain biking, fishing, and the Cascade Mountains nearby. The Yakima Valley is also one of Washington's major wine, agriculture, and craft beverage regions, while Seattle and the Puget Sound are accessible for weekend trips.

Interested?

Contact Palm Health Resources with your CV, Washington licensure status, and availability. We can discuss schedule preferences, call participation, compensation, and contract length before presentation.