Locum CRNA Opportunity | Spokane, Washington
Long-Term Assignment Through May 2027 | Negotiable Compensation | High-Acuity Tertiary Practice
Palm Health Resources is actively recruiting three experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for a long-term locum assignment supporting two leading hospitals within a major regional health system in Spokane, Washington.
This is an outstanding opportunity for CRNAs who thrive in a busy, high-acuity surgical environment and are seeking long-term schedule stability. You'll join an experienced anesthesia team with exposure to a broad range of complex surgical specialties while enjoying the flexibility and earning potential of locum tenens.
Assignment Overview
Start: As soon as credentialed (approximately 6090 days)
Duration: Through May 31, 2027
Coverage: Scheduled clinical hours only (No Call)
Schedule:
- Full-time ongoing coverage
- Minimum 3 shifts per week
- Typically 8-, 10-, or 12-hour day shifts based on procedural volume
- Providers must be available throughout the month (no week-on/week-off or piecemeal schedules)
Practice Sites:
- Primary tertiary hospital
- Occasional coverage at a second hospital approximately 15 minutes away within the same health system
EMR: Epic
Practice Highlights
- Large tertiary referral program with 28 operating rooms
- Busy, high-volume surgical service
- Fast-paced trauma environment
- Adult and pediatric patient population
- Coverage across two hospitals within the same regional health system
Top-tier trauma experience is strongly preferred.
Case Mix
- General
- Orthopedic
- Neuro & Spine
- OB
- Pediatrics
- Cardiac & Thoracic
- Vascular
- Regional Anesthesia
Required Clinical Skills
- General anesthesia
- Regional, spinal, and epidural anesthesia
- Ventilation management
- Central and arterial line management
- Acute hemodynamic management
Requirements
- NBCRNA Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- DEA Registration
- Washington license preferred, though providers with any active state license may be presented
- Strong trauma experience in a high-acuity hospital setting
- Ability to commit to ongoing full-time coverage through the duration of the assignment
Compensation & Benefits
Rate: Negotiable based on provider availability, commitment, and experiencewe pay at the top of the market.
Palm Health provides:
- Paid travel
- Paid lodging
- Rental car
- A+ rated malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Long-term housing support (approximately $3,600/month for extended stays)
- 1099 independent contractor structure
Palm Health Locum Benefits
- Competitive, negotiable compensation
- Paid travel, lodging, rental car, and malpractice insurance
- Dedicated credentialing specialists
- 24/7 recruiter and operations support
- Access to Independent Contractor Benefits Association (ICBA) resources
- Significant referral bonuses for CRNA and physician referrals
- Exclusive nationwide anesthesia opportunities
- Long-term assignment planning and contract stacking
Why This Assignment?
- High-acuity tertiary referral center
- Diverse surgical case mix
- No call responsibilities
- Stable assignment through May 2027
- Full-time schedule with long-term consistency
- Practice across two hospitals within one respected regional health system
- Ideal for experienced CRNAs seeking challenging clinical work and dependable locum income
Why Spokane?
Located in eastern Washington, Spokane offers one of the Pacific Northwest's best combinations of outdoor recreation, affordability, and quality of life.
- Four distinct seasons
- Mountains, lakes, rivers, and outdoor recreation
- Vibrant downtown restaurants, breweries, and entertainment
- Easy airport access
- Lower cost of living than Seattle while maintaining excellent amenities