CRNA - General | 15-Week Travel Contract – Downey, CA

Locum Tenens CRNA – General Anesthesia | Downey, CA (Hospital OR)

Locum Tenens CRNA – General Anesthesia in Downey, CA. Board-certified Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with 1+ year of CRNA OR experience needed for a full-time hospital operating room role — Monday–Friday, 8-hour days, no call.

Join a dynamic hospital anesthesia team at Downey Medical Center in Downey, California. This locum tenens CRNA opportunity offers collaborative, team-based care in a busy hospital setting serving the Los Angeles area. Enjoy a predictable weekday schedule and the lifestyle benefits of Southern California while providing high-quality perioperative anesthesia.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,950 - $4,680
• Location: Downey, CA 90242 — Downey Medical Center (Los Angeles area, Southern California)
• Setting: Hospital – Operating Room coverage only (OR CRNA, hospital anesthesia)
• Start Date: August 24, 2026
• End Date: December 5, 2026
• Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days
• Shifts Per Week: 5
• Hours Per Week: 36
• No Call Required
• EMR: EPIC (Health Connect) — EPIC experience preferred
• Role Type: Locum tenens CRNA job, hospital anesthesia position

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of CRNA experience in the operating room required
• Board Certified Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
• Current California CRNA license required
• Vaccination preferred (waivers considered)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a 1:3 MD supervision model (anesthesiologist supervision)
• Credentialing timeframe: Estimated 90 days from application submission

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective anesthesia care for general, orthopedic, urology, gynecology, gastroenterology, healthy pediatric, head and neck, thoracic, and interventional radiology cases
• Deliver perioperative anesthesia services in the operating room (no labor and delivery coverage)
• Manage approximately 3–8 cases per day depending on room assignment and schedule
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing, and OR support staff in a team-based care model
• Document anesthesia care accurately and timely using EPIC EMR

Why Apply

• Competitive weekly pay for locum tenens CRNA roles in California
• Structured weekday schedule with no call — great work-life balance for CRNAs
• Work in a hospital operating room environment serving the Los Angeles area
• Opportunity to join a collaborative anesthesia team and gain California hospital experience

Apply now to be considered for this Downey, CA locum tenens CRNA position. Please submit your CV, current California CRNA license, and proof of board certification. Credentialing is estimated to take 90 days from application submission. Join our anesthesia team today!

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.