Independent CRNA Locums | East Texas | No Call | Flexible Scheduling | Up to $230/hr

Job description

CRNA Locum Tenens Opportunity | East Texas
A small critical access hospital in East Texas is seeking an experienced CRNA for a locum tenens assignment due to ongoing recruiting needs. This is a highly desirable, long-running locums site with excellent provider satisfaction and schedule flexibility.

Assignment Details
Location: East Texas (approximately 2 hours southeast of Dallas; 3 hours north of Houston)
Start Date: June 9, 2026
End Date: August 15, 2026
Providers Needed: 1 CRNA (FTE)
Minimum Commitment: 3 months
Preferred Commitment: 4–6 months or longer

Schedule & Flexibility
Monday–Friday
Primary schedule: 5 × 8-hour shifts

Alternative options:
2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
Full-time (4 weeks per month)
Flexibility required: Ability to switch to 4 × 10-hour shifts as needed (schedule changes communicated one week in advance)
No call
No nights

Practice Model
Independent CRNA-only model
No anesthesiologist supervision
Supportive, experienced CRNA team
Long-term locums culture with high retention

Case Mix
Pain management
Orthopedics
Vascular
GI
Podiatry
Ketamine infusion therapy
Occasional pediatrics
No OB, trauma, cardiac, or neuro cases

Patient Population
Primarily adults
Occasional pediatric cases
Technology & EMR
Epic EMR
Modern anesthesia equipment including:
Digital anesthesia machines
Syringe pumps
Video laryngoscopy

Requirements
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Active Texas license required
Comfortable practicing independently
Ability to manage a broad case mix
Strong clinical experience preferred

Credentialing
Estimated timeframe: 6–8 weeks

Compensation Options
Choose the structure that works best for you:
$210/hr + roundtrip flight, rental car, and lodging
$220/hr + mileage and lodging
$230/hr + mileage only

Why Providers Love This Assignment
Independent practice autonomy
No call, no nights, no high-acuity cases
Flexible scheduling options
Scenic East Texas location with nearby lakes
Proven long-term locums site — some CRNAs have stayed multiple years