<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 and autonomy of locum work. The facility runs on Epic EMR and carries a consistent, defined call expectation — one weekday per week — making this one of the more schedule-friendly CRNA locum assignments in the region.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum tenens pay rate — contact MDPositions for current hourly details</li> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement with flexible scheduling options</li> <li>Long-term assignment of six months or more, providing income and schedule stability</li> <li>Predictable, consistent weekly call structure with minimal schedule uncertainty</li> <li>Reduced administrative and employment overhead compared to permanent placement</li> <li>Standard credentialing support; case logs accepted for privileging</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Short-term acute care hospital setting in Buckhannon, West Virginia</li> <li>Assignment start date: January 2027; ongoing engagement of 6+ months</li> <li>Epic EMR platform in use across the facility — familiarity with Epic is an asset</li> <li>Call schedule: one consistent weekday per week, providing a reliable and low-burden on-call structure</li> <li>OB anesthesia is a component of the case mix — obstetric coverage experience required</li> <li>Integration with an established hospital anesthesia team</li> <li>Flexible locum scheduling options available within the assignment framework</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active CRNA certification and licensure in good standing</li> <li>West Virginia CRNA license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Minimum of one year of OB (obstetric) anesthesia experience required</li> <li>Case logs required for hospital credentialing — candidates should have documentation ready</li> <li>Standard vaccination requirements must be met per facility credentialing policy</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, offering a quiet, low-cost-of-living lifestyle with genuine Appalachian character. The area is surrounded by forested ridgelines, rivers, and outdoor recreation — including hiking, fishing, and access to the Monongahela National Forest — making it a natural fit for clinicians who value open space and a slower pace between shifts. Buckhannon is home to West Virginia Wesleyan College and maintains a close-knit community feel, while remaining within reasonable driving distance of Clarksburg and Morgantown for additional dining, shopping, and cultural amenities.</p>