<p>An acute care hospital in Portsmouth, Ohio is recruiting an experienced CRNA for a locum tenens assignment beginning June 29, 2026, with strong potential for ongoing coverage beyond the initial engagement. The position offers full-scope anesthesia practice — including complex surgical subspecialties and OB — with zero call requirements and multiple shift configurations designed around the provider's schedule. For CRNAs who want clinical breadth, schedule control, and competitive locum compensation without the burden of call, this assignment delivers on all three.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Highly competitive locum tenens pay rate, tailored to experience and availability</li> <li>No call responsibilities of any kind</li> <li>Multiple shift scheduling options to support work-life balance and personal scheduling preferences</li> <li>Initial assignment dates June 29 – July 3, 2026, with ongoing coverage potential beyond the initial block</li> <li>Independent contractor engagement — flexibility to maintain other clinical commitments</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care hospital setting with full-scope anesthesia practice</li> <li>General, regional, spinal, and epidural anesthesia across a broad surgical case mix</li> <li>Obstetric anesthesia included in scope</li> <li>Complex subspecialty case exposure: orthopedic, vascular, thoracic, neurological, and pediatric procedures</li> <li>Procedural expectations include central line placement, arterial line placement, ventilation management, and postoperative pain management</li> <li>EMR platform: MediTech</li> <li>Zero in-house or home call obligations — shift-based coverage model</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current CRNA certification (NBCRNA)</li> <li>Active Ohio APRN license or eligibility to obtain prior to assignment start</li> <li>Demonstrated competency across full-scope anesthesia including general, regional, neuraxial, and OB techniques</li> <li>Experience with complex orthopedic, vascular, thoracic, neuro, and pediatric cases</li> <li>Proficiency in central line placement, arterial line placement, ventilation management, and postoperative pain management</li> <li>Current required vaccinations per facility health and safety policy</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Portsmouth sits along the Ohio River in Scioto County in southern Ohio — a region defined by rolling Appalachian foothills, river recreation, and a genuine small-city pace. The area offers affordable cost of living, access to outdoor amenities including Shawnee State Forest and the Ohio River, and is within reasonable driving distance of Columbus and Huntington, West Virginia. For locum providers seeking a low-stress environment between assignments or a consistent regional base, Portsmouth is a practical and pleasant fit.</p>