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Locum Tenens CRNA - General Anesthesia (Per Diem) | Yakima, WA

Locum Tenens CRNA opportunity in Yakima, WA — per diem 12-hour shifts; Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with ACLS/BLS needed to join a busy, collaborative anesthesia team.

Estimated Weekly Salary: $3780-$4410/week

Join a dynamic, medically supervised anesthesiology team in Central Washington. This per diem CRNA job in Yakima offers flexible scheduling, exposure to a broad surgical case mix, and the chance to work in a supportive care-team model alongside anesthesiologists and fellow CRNAs.

Quick Job Details

• Job Title: Locum Tenens CRNA / Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Per Diem)
• Location: Yakima, WA 98902 — Central Washington, Yakima Valley; great access to outdoor recreation and a sunny climate
• Setting: Main Surgery Department (7 ORs), Adjacent Surgi-Center (4 ORs), 2 GI treatment rooms, Bronchoscopy room, and Cath lab
• Schedule: Per diem; 12-hour shifts (3 or 4 per week; some night coverage; variable by week)
• Start Date: June 15, 2026
• Assignment Type: Locum tenens / per diem anesthesia
• Trauma Level: Level 3 (acute care environment)
• Pediatrics Dept Level: 3 (healthy pediatric cases included)

Why Join This Anesthesia Team

• Flexible per diem CRNA schedule ideal for work-life balance
• Diverse operative experience: ENT, general surgery, robotics, OB, ortho, urology, vascular, GI endoscopy and more
• Supportive, medically supervised care team model with anesthesiologists
• Opportunity to practice a range of anesthesia techniques (general, spinal, epidural, regional)
• Expedited credentialing for candidates with a clean professional history (60–90 days)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (American Heart Association preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of CRNA experience in an acute care or hospital setting
• Experience with general anesthesia, spinal, epidural, and regional anesthesia techniques
• Comfort managing adult, pediatric (healthy cases), OB, trauma, and thoracic cases
• Clean professional history to allow expedited credentialing (60–90 days)
• Washington state licensure or ability to obtain required state credentials for locum tenens assignment preferred

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative anesthesia care across a broad case mix, including ENT, general surgery, GI endoscopy, GYN, podiatry, OB, orthopedics, robotic procedures, urology, and vascular cases (no CT or neuro)
• Deliver general, spinal, epidural, and regional anesthesia using best practices in anesthesiology
• Work within a medically supervised care team model alongside anesthesiologists and other CRNAs
• Support surgical services across multiple ORs, procedure rooms, bronchoscopy suite, and cath lab
• Participate in trauma and obstetrical coverage as required by the facility
• Manage post-operative pain control, including epidural and extremity blocks
• Utilize advanced skills as needed (central/arterial line placement, ventilation management, acute volume/BP evaluation) — preferred

Apply now to join our anesthesia team in Yakima, WA. This locum tenens CRNA role is a great per diem anesthesia job for CRNAs seeking flexible scheduling, diverse case exposure, and a collaborative care-team environment. Submit your CV and availability to be considered for expedited credentialing.

Benefits

1099 Contract Positions do not include employee benefits.

About GHR

About United Anesthesia, a GHR Healthcare Company
For more than 40 years, United Anesthesia has been the nation’s leading staffing partner for anesthesia professionals. As a GHR Healthcare Company, we continue to provide the trusted expertise you rely on, now supported by the expanded resources and nationwide network of a top healthcare firm.

We specialize in placing CRNAs, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across all specialties, connecting them with top-tier opportunities in hospitals and surgery centers in all 50 states. We understand the unique demands of anesthesia and the broader healthcare field, and we are dedicated to providing the exceptional service and support you deserve.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.unitedanesthesia.com.

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.

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.