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HPA Healthcare

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

HPA Healthcare, Dillon

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Position Overview

One of our Partner hospitals located in eastern South Carolina, is seeking a full-time locum Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) beginning January 2026 . This role offers a steady weekday schedule, optional call coverage, and the opportunity to practice autonomously in a CRNA-only model (no anesthesiologist on site).

The ideal candidate is comfortable managing general, orthopedic, endoscopy, and obstetric cases , and preferably skilled in performing epidurals . Orientation is mandatory and must be completed in-person on a weekday prior to the first scheduled shift.

Assignment Highlights

  • Assignment Dates: January - March 2026 (initial 3-month term; possible extension)

  • Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (4 10-hour schedule may be considered)

  • Call: Negotiable (from home; optional based on provider preference)

  • Case Mix: Ortho, endoscopy, general surgery, OB; epidurals preferred

  • Daily Volume: Approximately 10-15 surgical cases per day

  • Staffing Model: 2-3 CRNAs on site; surgeon supervision; no anesthesiologist on site

  • EMR: Standard McLeod system (not Epic)

  • Orientation: Required -day on-site session (Mon-Fri only; cannot be completed on weekends or holidays)

  • Pay Ranking: Top 10-15% for South Carolina CRNA locum assignments based on 2025 national market data

  • HPA Healthcare: Joint Commission-certified agency

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide anesthesia for general, orthopedic, endoscopy, and obstetric cases.

  • Conduct pre-anesthesia evaluations and manage anesthesia throughout the perioperative period.

  • Place and manage labor epidurals (preferred but not required).

  • Safely manage airways, monitor vital signs, and ensure smooth emergence and recovery.

  • Collaborate with surgeons and perioperative staff in a CRNA-only model.

  • Participate in call coverage if agreed upon (home call; limited callback frequency).

  • Maintain accurate, compliant documentation per McLeod Health and HPA Healthcare policy.

Skills & Experience

  • Active South Carolina APRN/CRNA license (required at name clear)

  • NBCRNA certification (required)

  • BLS and ACLS certifications (required)

  • Minimum 1 year of independent CRNA experience (rural or CRNA-only environment preferred)

  • Comfortable with OB and epidurals (preferred)

  • Clean background and NPDB self-query within 30 days required