<p>A short-term acute care hospital in Buckhannon, West Virginia is recruiting a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a long-term locum tenens assignment beginning January 2027. The engagement is structured as an ongoing placement of six months or more, offering the schedule predictability of a permanent role with the flexibility of locum tenens. The facility runs on Epic EMR and maintains a consistent, defined call structure — making this a strong fit for a CRNA who wants stability without a permanent commitment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum tenens pay rate — contact MDPositions for current compensation details</li> <li>Independent contractor engagement with flexible scheduling options</li> <li>Long-term assignment of six months or more beginning January 2027, providing income and schedule continuity</li> <li>Predictable, consistent weekly call expectation with minimal schedule uncertainty</li> <li>Standard locum tenens travel and housing support typical of long-term placements in the region</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Short-term acute care hospital setting in Buckhannon, West Virginia</li> <li>Ongoing assignment starting January 2027 — six-plus months in duration with potential for extension</li> <li>Epic EMR platform used across the facility, supporting efficient workflow and documentation</li> <li>Call schedule structured as one consistent weekday per week — defined and predictable from the outset</li> <li>Established hospital anesthesia team; CRNA integrates into an existing clinical structure</li> <li>OB anesthesia is a component of the case mix — minimum one year of OB experience required for credentialing</li> <li>Case logs required as part of the standard credentialing process; standard vaccination requirements apply</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active CRNA certification and licensure in good standing</li> <li>Minimum of one year of OB anesthesia experience — required for credentialing at this facility</li> <li>Active West Virginia CRNA license or eligibility to obtain prior to start date</li> <li>Case logs available for credentialing submission</li> <li>Compliance with standard facility vaccination and health screening requirements</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Buckhannon is a small city in Upshur County in the rolling hills of north-central West Virginia — a region known for its scenic Appalachian landscape, low cost of living, and unhurried pace of life. The area offers access to outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and whitewater activities, with Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park and the Monongahela National Forest within reasonable driving distance. For clinicians seeking a quieter lifestyle with genuine community character, Buckhannon delivers a quality of life that larger markets simply cannot match.</p>