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General CRNA Jobs – Locum Tenens Opportunity in Hershey, Pennsylvania

Explore a high-paying CRNA locum tenens opportunity in Hershey, PA, providing anesthesia care in a large academic hospital and Level I trauma setting. Join a dynamic anesthesiology team as a General Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) serving a broad range of surgical and procedural patients. This opportunity offers exposure to complex cases, a supportive medical direction model, and collaboration with anesthesiologists and other anesthesia professionals. Hershey is a welcoming Central Pennsylvania community known for its charming atmosphere, rich cultural attractions, and convenient access to the greater Harrisburg region.

CRNA Locum Tenens Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $5,000–$5,830
• Openings: 3
• Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Specialty: General Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
• Practice Environment: Large academic hospital and Level I trauma setting
• Start Date: October 26, 2026, or as soon as credentialing is completed
• Duration: Approximately 64 weeks, through December 31, 2027
• Schedule Options: 10-hour shifts from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; or 12-hour shifts from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 a.m. start on Thursdays
• Call: No call requirement
• Care Model: Medical direction with an approximate 2:1 or 3:1 CRNA-to-anesthesiologist/provider ratio
• Credentialing: Estimated 90-day timeframe; temporary privileges are not available
• Scheduling Notes: No guaranteed hours. Overtime requires department administrator approval.

CRNA Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of CRNA experience, with the ability to practice independently after credentialing
• Current Pennsylvania CRNA/APRN license
• Current CRNA certification and required board certification or certification status
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Demonstrated competence in general anesthesia and perioperative patient management
• Experience with adult, pediatric patients age 5 and older, trauma, neurosurgical, orthopedic, and thoracic cases preferred
• References should be provided with the initial submission
• A DEA license is not required for CRNAs practicing in Pennsylvania
• Ability to complete the required credentialing process and maintain accurate time records, including clocking in and out for meal periods

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Responsibilities

• Assess, prepare, and manage patients throughout the perioperative and procedural periods
• Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, pre-anesthetic evaluations, informed consent discussions, and post-operative assessments
• Develop and implement individualized anesthetic plans in collaboration with the anesthesia care team
• Provide anesthesia care for general, orthopedic, trauma, plastics, neurosurgery, pediatrics age 5 and older, endoscopy, NORA, robotic surgery, gynecology, ENT, and other appropriate procedures
• Administer general anesthesia, monitored anesthesia care, spinal anesthesia, and other appropriate techniques based on patient and procedural needs
• Provide advanced airway management and support ventilation management
• Perform invasive monitoring and line placement, including central venous and arterial lines, as indicated
• Evaluate and manage acute volume and blood pressure changes during the perioperative period
• Communicate effectively with anesthesiologists, surgeons, procedural teams, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Participate in safe patient handoffs and ensure continuity of care through recovery
• Cases do not include cardiac surgery, obstetrics, or block procedures

Apply now for this General CRNA locum tenens opportunity in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and join an experienced academic anesthesia team.

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.