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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at Aya Locums summary:

A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides anesthesia care primarily for high-acuity adult patients with a strong focus on obstetrics (OB) in a community hospital setting. The role involves administering anesthesia during C-sections, epidurals, and other procedures while working night shifts in a underserved, primarily Spanish-speaking population. The position requires a California license, at least two years of experience, and the ability to independently manage preoperative evaluations and workups.

I have a night shift CRNA locum opportunity at a community hospital in the Los Angeles metro area starting March 2026 . This is a high-acuity, underserved population with a strong OB focus .

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Heather Kylen, RN
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Location: Southern California LA Metro

️ Start Date: March 2026

Contract Length: 26 weeks / Ongoing until permanent staff is hired

Credentialing: 4 5 months (client exploring emergency privileging options)

Schedule:

• Coverage Needed: 7 night shifts per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (Saturday Sunday + weekdays)
• Can be split between multiple CRNAs:
  • 1 3x12s + 1 4x12s or 2 2x12s + 1 3x12s
• Block scheduling available
• Scheduling is set 1.5 months in advance shifts can be consecutive for travelers

Clinical Details:

• Patient Population:
  • Primarily ASA 3+ adults
  • Underserved population; primarily Spanish-speaking
  • No pediatrics
• Case Types:
  • OB is a must C-sections, epidurals (avg. 2 3 epidurals + 1 C-section/night)
  • Heavy bread & butter: GI, Neurology, GYN, IR
  • No hearts or transplants
• Supervision Model: Care team 1:1 with MD, only one CRNA on at a time
• Volume: 5 6 cases per shift on average
• Requirements:
  • Minimum 2 years of experience
  • Strong OB skills required
  • Comfortable doing own preops/workups
  • California license required (no licensing assistance)
• EMR: Cerner

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Brand new, state-of-the-art facility
• New equipment & Pyxis
• CRNAs have their own call room
• Excellent cafeteria with discounted meals
• Free, secured parking structure

Keywords:

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA, anesthesia care, obstetrics anesthesia, C-section anesthesia, epidurals, night shift nursing, community hospital, underserved population, California licensed nurse

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