CRNA Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Atlanta, Georgia

Job description

About the facility

This busy hospital provides comprehensive anesthesia services with established protocols designed to support quality patient care delivery. The facility operates under a medical direction model with modern anesthesia capabilities for cardiothoracic and diverse surgical specialties. The hospital maintains organized workflows to support anesthesia practice with service expansion opportunities in the cardiothoracic department.

About the facility location

Atlanta features major attractions including the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park. Visitors can engage in diverse activities ranging from local boutique shopping to unique experiences like swimming with sharks at the aquarium. The region offers sports venues, entertainment facilities, and educational institutions such as Emory University, providing options for both recreational and cultural pursuits.

About the clinician's workday

The CRNA will provide comprehensive anesthesia services primarily supporting cardiothoracic cases, with approximately 95% of work focused on cardiothoracic procedures and 5% on other cases due to service expansion. The clinician will work Monday through Friday with a combination of 10-hour and 12-hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Once acclimated, the CRNA will be expected to take call coverage. Required skills include proficiency with EP/Cath/Structural Heart cases such as Ablations, Lead Removals, Valve replacements/repairs, and ECMO, along with the ability to place A Lines and Central Lines and demonstrate comfort with Double Lumen Tubes, CT pressors, and medications.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• % Hands on: 0%
• Supervision/medical direction: Medical Direction