Anesthesiology
I have a night shift CRNA locum opportunity at a community hospital in the Los Angeles metro area starting March 2026. This is a high-acuity, underserved population with a strong OB focus.
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📍 Location: Southern California – LA Metro
🗓️ Start Date: March 2026
📅 Contract Length: 26 weeks / Ongoing until permanent staff is hired
📝 Credentialing: 4–5 months (client exploring emergency privileging options)
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🕒 Schedule:
• Coverage Needed: 7 night shifts per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (Saturday–Sunday + weekdays)
• Can be split between multiple CRNAs:
• 1 × 3x12s + 1 × 4x12s or 2 × 2x12s + 1 × 3x12s
• Block scheduling available
• Scheduling is set 1.5 months in advance — shifts can be consecutive for travelers
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🩺 Clinical Details:
• Patient Population:
• Primarily ASA 3+ adults
• Underserved population; primarily Spanish-speaking
• No pediatrics
• Case Types:
• OB is a must — C-sections, epidurals (avg. 2–3 epidurals + 1 C-section/night)
• Heavy bread & butter: GI, Neurology, GYN, IR
• No hearts or transplants
• Supervision Model: Care team — 1:1 with MD, only one CRNA on at a time
• Volume: 5–6 cases per shift on average
• Requirements:
• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Strong OB skills required
• Comfortable doing own preops/workups
• California license required (no licensing assistance)
• EMR: Cerner
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🌟 Why This Role Stands Out:
• Brand new, state-of-the-art facility
• New equipment & Pyxis
• CRNAs have their own call room
• Excellent cafeteria with discounted meals
• Free, secured parking structure