<p>A hospital in the rolling hills of north-central West Virginia — near Bridgeport — is seeking a locum tenens CRNA for an ongoing assignment beginning in August. This is a Care Team Model position operating under medical direction, covering a broad general anesthesia case mix with no call obligations, making it a strong fit for CRNAs who want predictable hours and a sustainable work-life balance. The facility runs on Epic, and the engagement is structured to continue indefinitely, offering real scheduling stability for the right provider.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum tenens pay rate structured to meet experienced CRNA market expectations</li> <li>No call requirements — shifts are scheduled and predictable with no after-hours obligations</li> <li>Ongoing assignment beginning August with no defined end date, providing long-term placement stability</li> <li>Locum engagement structure typical of hospital-based anesthesia coverage (travel and lodging arrangements standard for locum placements)</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Care Team Model: CRNAs practice under medical direction — not independently — in a collaborative anesthesia team environment</li> <li>Case mix covers all general surgical and procedural anesthesia cases <em>except</em> neurosurgical (heads), cardiac (hearts), and sick/complex pediatric patients</li> <li>Comfort with healthy pediatric patients is required — routine peds cases are part of the daily workload</li> <li>Emergent OB cases may arise; epidurals are not performed by CRNAs in this model</li> <li>No call required — zero on-call or after-hours coverage obligations</li> <li>EMR: Epic — familiarity with Epic anesthesia documentation is expected</li> <li>Hospital-based facility setting in north-central West Virginia near Bridgeport</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current CRNA certification (NBCRNA) in good standing</li> <li>Active West Virginia APRN/CRNA license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Proficiency with general anesthesia across a broad surgical case mix, excluding neurological, cardiac, and complex pediatric cases</li> <li>Comfort providing anesthesia for healthy pediatric patients</li> <li>Experience or willingness to function within a Care Team Model under anesthesiologist medical direction</li> <li>Current vaccination documentation and pre-placement drug screen required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Bridgeport sits in Harrison County in north-central West Virginia, offering a small-city feel with easy access to outdoor recreation across the Appalachian highlands — hiking, fishing, and four-season scenery are all close at hand. The area features a low cost of living, well-regarded local schools, and a tight-knit community atmosphere that appeals to clinicians looking for a quieter pace without sacrificing access to modern amenities. Clarksburg and Morgantown — home to West Virginia University — are both within easy driving distance, adding cultural and dining options to the region.</p>