Locum CRNA Opportunity – Independent Practice

Job description

We’re seeking experienced, independently practicing CRNAs for a full-time locum opportunity at a critical access hospital in Sitka, Alaska. This is an autonomous, CRNA-only model in a rural island setting, offering a full range of anesthesia services including OB, spinals, epidurals, and regional blocks. Ideal candidates are confident in solo practice and thrive in low-volume, high-autonomy settings.

📍 Location Options:
Sitka, AK – Critical access hospital (primary need)

Optional: ~6 shifts/month available at an office-based procedure suite in Juneau, AK (sedation-only, no call)

🗓 Schedule & Call Structure:
9-week rotation:

6 weeks on / 3 weeks off

2 of those weeks: 24/7 home call (Tues AM–Tues AM)

4 weeks: Tuesday–Friday, 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM–5:00 PM)

Call:

From home with 30-minute callback

Backup generally available

Average call-back ~10 hrs/week (variable)

🏥 Facility & Case Mix – Sitka:
25+ bed Critical Access Hospital

Level IV Trauma ED (24/7)

CRNA-Only Model – No MDAs onsite

2 ORs + procedure suite

Approx. 30 cases/week

Case Mix (Bread & Butter):

Endo, general surgery, ortho, ENT, podiatry, OB/GYN, dental

No high-risk OB, sick peds, or high-risk cases

OB Anesthesia:

~8 deliveries/month

70% epidural rate

Scheduled C-sections + rare emergent C-sections

Labor epidurals/spinals only

🛠 Skills & Responsibilities:
General anesthesia, spinals, epidurals

Regional Blocks (preferred but flexible):

Interscalene, supraclavicular, femoral, fascia iliaca, PENG, popliteal, adductor canal

Sedation for ED procedures

Respond to code blues and traumas

Intubations & occasional blocks/sedation for floor or ED procedures

Occasional ICU support (central lines a plus but not required)

📋 Requirements:
Alaska license required (no IHS exemption)

Board Certified CRNA

Minimum 2 years of independent CRNA experience strongly preferred

Certifications (must be AHA certified):

Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS

Preferred: ATLS, ALSO, NRP, STABLE

DEA not required

💡 Juneau Sedation Shifts (Optional Add-On):
Sedation-only cases (ASA I–II patients >15 y/o)

Dental and OB/GYN focus

Office-based suite, solo CRNA with phone backup only

No intubations, no call

10-hour shifts

🕑 Credentialing:
Standard timeframe: ~90 days

Emergency credentialing: Possible, depending on speed of submission and committee schedule

• Critical Access Hospital
• Coastal Alaska Living
• 6 weeks on 3 weeks off rotation