Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist; CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at Aya Locums summary:

Locum tenens Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) position in California providing independent OB anesthesia coverage with optional general OR cases. Shifts are 24-hour blocks combining a 12-hour OB day shift and a 12-hour in-house call for emergency OB, with typical weekday volumes of 3–5 C-sections and 4–5 labor epidurals. Requires active California license, minimum 2 years CRNA experience, BLS (ACLS/PALS preferred), clean background, and autonomy to practice without supervision.

Location: California
Contract Length: Ongoing
Credentialing Timeframe: days
License Requirement: Active California License required at time of submission

We are seeking experienced CRNAs for a locum tenens opportunity in California , focused primarily on OB anesthesia with the option to add general OR cases . This role requires providers who are comfortable practicing independently in a high-responsibility setting. You'll be serving a diverse population, including both healthy and underserved patients.

• Coverage Type: Scheduled + On-Call

• Shifts:

  • 24-hour shifts consisting of:

    • 12-hour OB day shift (7:00 AM 7:00 PM)

    • Followed by 12-hour in-house call (7:00 PM 7:00 AM) for emergency OB cases

• Scheduling Notes:

  • Shifts cannot be consecutive

  • Option to combine with general OR shifts (8, 10, or 12 hours) to maximize working time if preferred

• 3 5 C-sections per day

• Labor Room Capacity: 12 beds

• 4 5 labor epidurals per day

• CRNA autonomy required no supervision

• Patient Population: Mix of healthy and underserved patients

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of CRNA experience

  • OB-focused experience required

• Certifications:

  • BLS Required

  • ACLS Preferred/Required (please confirm)

  • PALS Preferred

• License: Active California License required at time of submission

• Clean background and malpractice history (temps may be available)

• High-acuity, independent CRNA practice

• Opportunity to blend OB and general anesthesia

• Flexible scheduling and ability to maximize shift value

• Serve a community that values your expertise

Additional Notes:

• Locum tenens positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to fill staffing gaps in healthcare facilities.
• These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, allowing providers to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload.

With Aya Locums, you get:

• Access to top hospitals and healthcare systems in diverse care settings.
• Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay.
• Dedicated application and assignment support.
• In-house credentialing and licensing teams.
• Travel and lodging coverage.
• Easy timekeeping and streamlined management of documents.
• Malpractice coverage and risk management support.
• Aya may provide other benefits where required by applicable law, including but not limited to reimbursements.

Keywords:

CRNA locum tenens, OB anesthesia, general OR anesthesia, California CRNA job, 24-hour shifts, independent practice, labor epidurals, C-section anesthesia, acute care nursing, anesthesia certification