CRNA - Anesthesiology job available in Springfield, Missouri

Join a leading Missouri healthcare facility as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and play a key role in supporting a major expansion of weekend surgical services. This ongoing locum tenens opportunity offers a predictable Friday–Monday schedule, 10-hour shifts, no call requirements, and the chance to practice in a collaborative, medically directed environment with anesthesiologist support.

Working within a stroke-certified inpatient facility, you'll gain exposure to a diverse and challenging case mix including general, orthopedic, vascular, thoracic, neurosurgical, spine, trauma, pediatric, and OB procedures. Utilizing Epic EMR and supported by a highly experienced perioperative team, this position is ideal for CRNAs seeking consistent scheduling, complex clinical cases, and long-term locum stability.

• Location: Area of Springfield, MO
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Schedule: 10-hour shifts (day & evening options)
• Preferred Coverage Model: Friday–Monday rotations
• Setting: Inpatient surgical services
• EMR: Epic
  
• Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours only (no call)
• Medical direction model with anesthesiologist support
• Expanding weekend coverage:
  • 7 ORs + OB on Saturdays
  • 7 ORs + OB on Sundays
• No admissions, rounding, or supervisory responsibilities required
• Stroke-certified facility

CRNAs will be expected to support a wide range of cases, including:

• General, adult, and pediatric anesthesia
• Orthopedic, vascular, thoracic, and OB cases
• Neurosurgical and spine procedures
• Regional, spinal, and epidural anesthesia
• Trauma and acute care cases

Skills & Procedures:

• Airway management & ventilation
• Central & arterial line placement
• Hemodynamic monitoring and management
• Post-op pain management and nerve blocks

• Active Missouri license (or IMLC eligible)
• Board eligible or certified CRNA
• Strong experience across diverse surgical cases
• Ability to work independently within a medically directed model

• Consistent weekend schedule with predictable hours
• High-acuity clinical exposure in a well-supported environment
• Opportunity to contribute to a major OR expansion initiative
• Flexible locum engagement with long-term potential