CRNA Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Job Reference: ORD-228946-CRNA-TN | Dates Needed: ASAP – Ongoing | Shift: Day Shift | Assignment: OR | Call Required: No | Board Certification Required: Yes | Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This hospital maintains an active operating room program supporting a diverse surgical caseload across multiple specialties. The facility operates under a physician supervision model with organized perioperative workflows designed to support quality anesthesia care delivery. Locum tenens CRNA coverage is sought on an ASAP ongoing basis to address staffing needs within the Anesthesia Department.
About the Facility Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee is a riverside city nestled in the foothills of the Appalachians, offering a walkable downtown centered along the Tennessee River with attractions such as the Tennessee Aquarium, the Walnut Street Bridge, and Ross's Landing. A short drive south leads to Lookout Mountain, home to Rock City, Ruby Falls — the country's tallest underground waterfall at 260 feet — and the Incline Railway. Outdoor enthusiasts may enjoy kayaking on the Tennessee River, hiking the 13-mile Tennessee Riverpark greenway, and exploring green spaces such as Greenway Farm and the Montague Park Sculpture Fields.
About the Clinician's Workday
Clinicians in this role will provide anesthesia services under a physician supervision model during day shifts within an operating room setting.
- Shift options: 12-hour and 16-hour shifts scheduled from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM; 24-hour shifts are also possible
- Overtime available though not expected
- No call coverage required
- Board certification and prescriptive authority required
- Accelerated privileges possible with estimated credentialing timeframe of 60 days
Surgical case mix includes:
- General
- Neurological
- Orthopedic
- Vascular
- EP
- GI
- Spine
- Urology
Additional Job Details
- Case Load/PPD: Variable
- Patient Population: All Ages
- Location Type: On-Site
- Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
- Government: No
- Percentage Hands On: 100%
- Supervision/Medical Direction: Supervision
- Staffing Model: MD supervision of CRNAs, 100% hands-on