Locums Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Locum Tenens

We are seeking a Locums CRNA for a float position providing anesthesia coverage across Clare, Gladwin, and West Branch, Michigan. This is an independent practice model with a strong variety of bread-and-butter cases and a manageable call schedule primarily based in Clare.

 

Schedule

  • Regular Schedule: Monday–Friday
  • Shift Hours: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (8-hour shifts)

 

Call Requirements

  • Call primarily based in Clare
  • No OB call
  • 1-hour response time required for Clare
  • Call Rotation: 1:3
  • 1–2 holidays per year
  • Weeknight Call: Until 11:00 PM
  • Weekend Call: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM

 

Practice Setting

  • Independent CRNA model
  • 80–90% Outpatient / 10–20% Inpatient
  • EMR: Epic

 

Case Mix & Procedures

  • Scopes / GI (GI cases at Gladwin only)
  • Bread-and-butter general anesthesia cases
  • Laparoscopic abdominal procedures
  • Ophthalmology (Cataracts)
  • Podiatry (4 days per month)
  • Orthopedics (½ day per month; includes blocks)
  • Vascular (occasionally, approx. 1 day per month)
  • Cardiology (TEEs, Cardioversions)
  • General anesthetics, MAC cases
  • Regional anesthesia (blocks optional; support available if refresher needed)
  • Ward & Emergency Department support (IV access, airway management, anesthesia expertise)

 

Requirements

  • Active Michigan license
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • BLS
  • Experience practicing independently preferred

 

Clare, Gladwin, and West Branch offer a welcoming small-town atmosphere with access to lakes, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed pace of life. This assignment is ideal for CRNAs seeking autonomy, variety in case mix, and a supportive rural healthcare environment.