<p>Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia is recruiting an experienced CRNA for a 12-week locum tenens assignment running June 8 through September 5, 2026. The role covers a broad surgical case mix — general surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics, and pediatrics — within a medically directed anesthesia model. The schedule is structured and predictable, with overtime available but not required, making this a strong fit for a CRNA seeking solid pay and genuine work-life balance over a defined summer block.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Locum tenens engagement with competitive pay rate for the Virginia market</li> <li>Defined 12-week assignment with clear start and end dates (06/08/2026 – 09/05/2026)</li> <li>Predictable schedule — overtime may be offered but is not expected or required</li> <li>Holiday call possible but not a routine obligation</li> <li>Flexible scheduling structure designed to support work-life balance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Hospital-based anesthesia practice at Southside Medical Center, Petersburg, VA</li> <li>Diverse case mix spanning general surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics, and pediatrics</li> <li>Medically directed model — CRNAs work collaboratively within a physician-led anesthesia team</li> <li>Full scope of CRNA responsibilities: pre-anesthesia assessment, informed consent verification, anesthetic planning, induction, maintenance, emergence, and continuous physiological monitoring</li> <li>Clinical intervention authority as clinically indicated throughout the perioperative continuum</li> <li>Charting and documentation via Epic EMR</li> <li>Current vaccine requirements must be met prior to start (most recent required vaccines)</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current CRNA certification (NBCRNA)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited nurse anesthesia program</li> <li>Active Virginia APRN/CRNA license or eligibility to obtain prior to assignment start</li> <li>Comfort with a medically directed anesthesia model</li> <li>Experience across a mixed surgical service line including OB and pediatric cases</li> <li>Vaccination documentation meeting facility requirements</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Petersburg sits in the Richmond metro corridor of central Virginia, roughly 25 miles south of Richmond — offering easy access to a major city while maintaining a lower cost of living and a quieter pace. The region blends Civil War history, riverfront parks along the Appomattox, and proximity to Virginia Beach and the Blue Ridge Mountains, making it a practical and appealing base for a summer assignment. Clinicians who enjoy history, outdoor recreation, and Southern culture will find the area a comfortable fit for a 12-week stay.</p>