Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Locum tenens CRNA opportunity in Wilkes-Barre, PA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) needed for general anesthesia coverage at a medium-sized hospital with NICU onsite. Join a collaborative CRNA-MD anesthesia team providing diverse perioperative care and locum tenens anesthesia services in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $9,400 - $10,000
• Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 (Northeastern Pennsylvania, Poconos, Pennsylvania)
• Setting: Medium-sized hospital with NICU on site
• Employment Type: Locum tenens (locum tenens anesthesia jobs, CRNA jobs in Pennsylvania)
• Shift: 10-hour day shifts, 4 shifts per week (weekend 12-hour shifts available)
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekend Availability: Weekend coverage highly valued

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
• Active CRNA license in Pennsylvania (current state licensure required)
• Clinical experience in general anesthesia across multiple case types: trauma, ortho, ENT, endoscopy, plastics, urology, OB/GYN, neuro, and oral cases
• BLS certification (AHA)
• Strong teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills within an anesthesiology group and perioperative team
• Ability to practice in a 100% supervised model; weekend shift flexibility preferred

• Provide safe anesthesia care and perioperative management across a wide range of surgical cases (general, trauma, orthopedic, ENT, endoscopy, plastics, urology, OB/GYN, neuro, oral)
• Deliver anesthesia services under a fully supervised model with anesthesiologists physically present for induction, extubation, and major events
• Assist with epidurals and C-sections in OB, supporting high-risk deliveries as needed
• Coordinate patient care with the anesthesia team, surgeons, and PACU staff via pre-op planning and secure messaging
• Maintain professional, respectful relationships with CRNA and anesthesiologist colleagues to support high-quality patient outcomes

Wilkes-Barre offers affordable living, easy access to the Pocono Mountains, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a welcoming small-city lifestyle while advancing your anesthesia career in Northeastern Pennsylvania. This is an excellent locum tenens CRNA job for providers seeking Pennsylvania anesthesia opportunities.

Apply now to be considered for this locum tenens CRNA opportunity in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Join our anesthesia team and contribute to excellent perioperative care-submit your CV or contact our recruiter today to learn more about this CRNA job in Pennsylvania.

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About United Anesthesia, a GHR Healthcare Company
For more than 40 years, United Anesthesia has been the nation's leading staffing partner for anesthesia professionals. As a GHR Healthcare Company, we continue to provide the trusted expertise you rely on, now supported by the expanded resources and nationwide network of a top healthcare firm.

We specialize in placing CRNAs, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across all specialties, connecting them with top-tier opportunities in hospitals and surgery centers in all 50 states. We understand the unique demands of anesthesia and the broader healthcare field, and we are dedicated to providing the exceptional service and support you deserve.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.