A hospital-affiliated outpatient surgery center in North Platte, Nebraska is seeking an experienced CRNA for an ongoing locum tenens assignment. The facility operates under a fully independent CRNA practice model — no anesthesiologist on site — with on-site Lead CRNA support and a consistent 40-hour weekly schedule that carries zero call obligations. This is a strong fit for a CRNA who wants clinical autonomy, schedule predictability, and a straightforward locum engagement in a well-organized ambulatory surgery environment.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive locum tenens pay rates commensurate with independent CRNA practice
- Independent contractor engagement — ongoing assignment with immediate start availability
- No call obligations of any kind — daytime surgery center hours only
- Travel and housing arrangements included as part of the locum placement structure
- Flexible shift scheduling to support personal schedule control
Practice Highlights
- Hospital-affiliated outpatient surgery center operating under a fully independent, unsupervised CRNA model
- On-site Lead CRNA provides collegial support and clinical backup throughout each shift
- Case mix includes general anesthesia across a range of surgical procedures, including healthy pediatric patients
- Fast-paced ambulatory surgery environment with high case throughput
- Clinical documentation via HST anesthesia charting software with integrated vital signs monitoring — workflow and interface comparable to Epic
- Consistent 40-hour weekly schedule with no weekend call or after-hours obligations
- Streamlined onboarding process for locum providers
Qualifications
- Current CRNA licensure or eligibility to obtain Nebraska state licensure
- Demonstrated experience administering general anesthesia independently
- Comfort and proficiency with pediatric anesthesia cases in a healthy patient population
- Proven ability to practice in an unsupervised, independent CRNA model without on-site physician anesthesiologist oversight
- Availability to begin an ongoing locum assignment as soon as possible
About the Community
North Platte sits at the confluence of the North and South Platte Rivers in west-central Nebraska, offering a genuine small-city lifestyle with low cost of living, minimal commute times, and easy access to the wide-open recreational landscape of the Great Plains and Nebraska Sandhills. The region is well known for hunting, fishing, and outdoor pursuits, and the community maintains a strong local identity anchored by the historic Union Pacific rail heritage. For locum providers, North Platte is a comfortable, low-stress base with straightforward logistics and a welcoming community character.