<p>A community hospital in Havre, Montana is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for an ongoing locum tenens assignment beginning September 19. This is an independent anesthesia practice role covering a well-defined bread-and-butter caseload — general surgery and obstetrics — with a predictable call rotation and consistent scheduling that supports income stability and work-life balance. Havre offers genuine Montana outdoor lifestyle at a fraction of the cost of larger Western markets.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum tenens pay rate commensurate with CRNA independent practice in a rural Montana setting</li> <li>Ongoing assignment structure providing scheduling continuity and reliable income — not a short-term fill</li> <li>Assignment start date of September 19 with open-ended duration</li> <li>Flexible, consistent scheduling designed to support work-life balance</li> <li>Balanced call rotation at 1:4 or 1:5 frequency</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Hospital-based anesthesia practice in a community setting with a collaborative clinical environment</li> <li>Caseload focused on bread-and-butter general surgical procedures and obstetric anesthesia — high-volume, well-defined scope</li> <li>Obstetric anesthesia coverage supporting approximately 350–400 deliveries annually</li> <li>Independent anesthesia management model within a supportive hospital structure</li> <li>Call rotation of 1:4 or 1:5 — structured and predictable</li> <li>Paper charting system in use — no EMR onboarding burden</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current CRNA certification (NBCRNA)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited nurse anesthesia program</li> <li>Active Montana APRN/CRNA license or eligibility to obtain prior to assignment start</li> <li>Comfort with independent anesthesia management across general surgical and obstetric cases</li> <li>Experience with obstetric anesthesia, including labor epidurals and cesarean delivery coverage, given the 350–400 delivery annual volume</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Havre sits on the Hi-Line of north-central Montana, roughly 40 miles south of the Canadian border and adjacent to the Bear Paw Mountains — a region defined by wide-open prairie, big-sky scenery, and genuine small-town character. Outdoor recreation is abundant: hunting, fishing, hiking, and access to Glacier National Park to the west make this a strong fit for clinicians who prioritize an active lifestyle outside of work. Cost of living is low relative to most Western states, and the pace of life reflects the unhurried character of rural Montana.</p>