<p>A hospital-based GI and endoscopy program in Winchester, Virginia is recruiting a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for an ongoing locum tenens assignment beginning February/March 2026. The position is built around a high-volume procedural suite — EGDs, colonoscopies, and ERCPs — with strictly daytime hours, zero call obligations, and the schedule consistency that makes long-term locum work genuinely sustainable. Winchester sits in the northern Shenandoah Valley, roughly 75 miles from both Washington, D.C. and Richmond, offering a compelling blend of small-city livability and easy metro access.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum tenens compensation — contact MDPositions for current rate details</li> <li>Ongoing assignment providing long-term income stability rather than short-term gap coverage</li> <li>Zero call responsibilities — no overnight, no weekend on-call obligations of any kind</li> <li>Predictable daytime-only schedule with consistent shift structure</li> <li>Assignment start flexibility within the February/March 2026 window</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Hospital-based GI and endoscopy practice with a high procedural volume</li> <li>Core case mix: esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGDs), colonoscopies, ERCPs (performed as inpatient procedures), and additional endoscopy-related cases</li> <li>CRNA operates independently within an established clinical team of experienced physicians and support staff</li> <li>Documentation is primarily paper charting; Epic EMR used selectively for endoscopy suite coverage</li> <li>Daytime-only schedule with predictable hours — no evenings, no overnight shifts</li> <li>Ongoing assignment structure supports continuity of care and provider familiarity with the team and workflow</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active CRNA certification (NBCRNA)</li> <li>Active Virginia CRNA license or demonstrated eligibility to obtain Virginia licensure</li> <li>Demonstrated experience working independently in a high-volume procedural or endoscopy anesthesia environment</li> <li>Comfort with both paper-based charting workflows and Epic EMR</li> <li>Current required vaccinations per hospital credentialing standards</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Winchester, Virginia anchors the northern end of the Shenandoah Valley — a region defined by Blue Ridge mountain scenery, Shenandoah National Park access, and a cost of living well below the nearby D.C. metro corridor. The city itself offers a walkable historic downtown, strong public and private school options, and a genuine small-city character, while Interstate 81 and Route 7 put both Washington, D.C. and the broader Northern Virginia employment and cultural corridor within 75 miles. For clinicians who want outdoor recreation, four-season living, and proximity to a major metro without paying metro prices, Winchester is a consistently attractive landing point.</p>