<p>CRNA locum tenens opportunity in Columbia, Missouri offering a six-month assignment (January 2 through June 30, 2027) with no call responsibilities, flexible scheduling, and independent practice in a hospital-based anesthesia department. This role prioritizes work-life balance with predictable monthly coverage and competitive locum compensation, making it ideal for clinicians seeking schedule stability without on-call burden.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum tenens pay rate</li> <li>Travel and lodging covered</li> <li>Professional liability insurance and malpractice coverage provided</li> <li>No call requirements</li> <li>Flexible scheduling with structured monthly coverage (4 weeks per month)</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Independent CRNA practice — no mandatory supervision</li> <li>Broad anesthesia case mix: general anesthesia, regional techniques (spinals, epidurals), neurological procedures (head and spine), thoracic cases, complex vascular surgery, complex orthopedic procedures, pediatric cases, and trauma</li> <li>Advanced procedural skills: central line placement, arterial line placement, PA catheter placement, and ventilation management</li> <li>Solo CRNA coverage on Saturdays with no pediatric cases on weekends</li> <li>Hospital-based anesthesia department with Cerner EMR</li> <li>Predictable schedule with no weekend or holiday call obligations</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current CRNA certification (NBCRNA)</li> <li>Active Missouri nursing license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Standard immunizations required</li> <li>Experience managing diverse anesthesia cases across multiple surgical specialties</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Columbia is Missouri's capital and home to the University of Missouri, creating a vibrant college-town atmosphere with strong cultural amenities, dining, and recreation. The region offers affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and easy access to outdoor activities including parks, lakes, and trails throughout central Missouri. Proximity to St. Louis and Kansas City provides additional urban resources while maintaining a collegial, manageable pace of life.</p>