<p>This locum tenens CRNA assignment is based in Worcester, Massachusetts, covering a hospital and ambulatory surgery center (ASC) setting with an ongoing need and no call obligations. The case mix spans high-acuity subspecialties — including transplant, cardiac, and neurosurgery — making this a strong fit for experienced CRNAs who want substantive clinical variety without the burden of call. Q4 shifts are being released now, and schedule flexibility is a defining feature of this engagement. Epic is the charting platform throughout.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum CRNA pay rates — among the stronger rates available in the Massachusetts market</li> <li>No call responsibilities of any kind</li> <li>Multiple shift options available; schedule can be tailored to your availability as Q4 blocks are released</li> <li>Ongoing assignment with sustained need — not a short-term gap fill</li> <li>Work-life balance explicitly built into the engagement structure</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Dual-setting coverage: acute care hospital and ambulatory surgery center (ASC)</li> <li>Broad, high-acuity case mix including transplant, cardiac, neurosurgery, trauma, ENT, and orthopedics</li> <li>Regional blocks are performed exclusively by orthopedic physicians — no regional block requirement for CRNAs in this role</li> <li>Epic EMR used for all charting across both settings</li> <li>Ongoing assignment with Q4 scheduling currently being released — early commitment secures preferred shifts</li> <li>No call coverage required; shifts are structured and predictable</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current CRNA certification (NBCRNA) required</li> <li>Active Massachusetts CRNA license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with high-acuity subspecialty anesthesia, including transplant, cardiac, and neurosurgical cases</li> <li>Regional block proficiency not required — orthopedic physicians manage all regional anesthesia</li> <li>Most recent COVID-19 vaccination required per facility policy</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Worcester is Massachusetts' second-largest city, situated roughly 45 miles west of Boston — close enough for easy access to a world-class metropolitan area while offering a distinctly more affordable cost of living and a less congested pace of life. The city is home to a robust academic and medical community, a revitalized downtown with dining and arts, and easy access to New England's outdoor recreation, including hiking, skiing, and coastal destinations within a short drive.</p>