Our client is currently seeking a Registered Nurse Anesthetist- CRNA for one of our best clients in Houston, TX!

Please send your resume to Nabyla Mendes at NMendesFeitosa@judge.com for immediate consideration!

• 1 to 3 years contract
• W2 with benefits available

Work Schedule:

Provides nurse anesthesia services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Scheduling requirements are according to the department's needs, including regular and irregular tours (e.g., 8-hour, 10-hour, and 12-hour shifts).

• 8 Hour Tour: Day (6:00 AM - 3:15 PM), Evening (11:00 PM - 7:30 PM)
• 10 Hour Tour: Day (6:00 AM - 5:15 PM), Evening (11:00 PM - 9:30 PM)
• 12 Hour Tour: Day (6:00 AM - 7:15 PM), Evening (11:00 PM - 11:30 PM)

Summary:

A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who practices both autonomously and collaboratively with various healthcare providers. CRNAs deliver high-quality, evidence-based anesthesia and pain care services to patients across the lifespan in diverse settings, including surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and document pre-anesthesia assessments and evaluations of patients.
• Review, request, and order laboratory/diagnostic studies (as permitted by state law).
• Obtain informed consent for anesthesia and related services.
• Develop and implement anesthesia care plans.
• Select, obtain, prepare, and use equipment, monitors, supplies, and drugs for sedation, anesthesia, and pain management.
• Administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, fluids, or blood products as needed.
• Manage airway, including fiberoptic intubation.
• Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by evaluating patient response and administering necessary medications and fluids.
• Provide post-anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support for the cardiovascular system.
• Administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation during the post-anesthesia period.
• Evaluate patient responses to anesthesia and surgery, taking corrective action as needed.

Qualifications:

• Holds current active state licensure as a registered nurse.
• Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
• Certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
• Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer.
• Demonstrates current competency in clinical responsibilities.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a CRNA.
• Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
• Current, full active and unrestricted licensure as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia.

Please send your resume to Nabyla Mendes at NMendesFeitosa@judge.com for immediate consideration!