Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Locums - Columbia, South Carolina CRNA Opportunity

Clinical Role

Join a collaborative anesthesia team at a community hospital in Columbia, South Carolina, providing bread-and-butter CRNA coverage in a medically directed anesthesia care team model. This locums opportunity offers a consistent weekday schedule with no call responsibilities and a diverse case mix.

Assignment Details

Start Date: 9/28/2026

Job Duration: 13 weeks

Coverage:

• Scheduled coverage only
• No call responsibilities

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• 10-hour shifts
• 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Position Highlights

• Bread-and-butter CRNA practice
• No call required
• Medical direction model with a 4:1 ratio
• Community hospital setting
• Seven operating rooms plus one endoscopy suite
• On-campus outpatient surgery center
• Diverse surgical case mix
• Epic EMR

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

• Small community hospital
• Seven operating rooms
• One endoscopy suite
• On-campus outpatient surgery center

Patient Volume:

• More than 30 cases daily, including out-of-OR cases

Patient Population:

• Ages 12 years and older
• Approximately 95% adults
• Approximately 5% pediatric patients

Case Mix Includes:

• General anesthesia
• Orthopedic procedures
• Spine surgeries
• Gynecology
• Ophthalmology
• Plastic surgery
• General surgery

Additional Responsibilities May Include:

• Ventilation management
• Arterial line placement
• GI procedures
• Cardiovascular/TEE coverage
• MRI anesthesia coverage

Support & Technology

EMR System:

• Epic

Anesthesia Model:

• Medical direction ACT model
• 4:1 supervision ratio

Requirements

• NBCRNA Certification - Required
• Active South Carolina License - Required
• Willing to consider candidates needing South Carolina licensure
• BLS Certification through AHA - Required
• ACLS Certification through AHA - Required
• PALS Certification through AHA - Required
• Minimum of two years of CRNA experience - Required
• Clean background history - Required

Credentialing Timeframe

• Approximately 60 days with active South Carolina license
• Approximately 90+ days without active South Carolina license

Organization & Team

• Established anesthesia department
• Collaborative ACT practice model
• Community hospital environment
• Broad case variety
• Experienced perioperative support staff

About Columbia, South Carolina

Location & Access: Columbia is centrally located in South Carolina and offers convenient access to Charleston, Charlotte, and the state's beautiful beaches and mountain destinations.

Lifestyle & Community: As the state capital and home to the University of South Carolina, Columbia offers a vibrant mix of cultural attractions, dining, entertainment, and collegiate sports.

Outdoor Recreation: Residents and visitors enjoy access to numerous parks, lakes, golf courses, hiking trails, and outdoor activities throughout the Midlands region.

Attractions: Columbia features museums, performing arts venues, historic districts, riverfront recreation, the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, and a thriving downtown area.

Quality of Life: Columbia offers an affordable cost of living, mild climate, excellent healthcare facilities, and a welcoming community atmosphere with abundant recreational opportunities.

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