Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Location: Augusta, Maine Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday | Day Shift | Occasional On-Call Rotation Position Type: Contract or Permanent (based on availability and candidate preference)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join an interdisciplinary anesthesia care team at a federal medical facility in Augusta, ME. The ideal candidate will deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered anesthesia services across a variety of surgical and procedural settings.

The CRNA will work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality perioperative care to a diverse adult patient population, including veterans with complex comorbidities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-anesthetic evaluations, including medical history reviews and physical assessments
• Develop individualized anesthesia care plans and obtain informed consent
• Administer general, regional, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), and local anesthesia in accordance with facility protocols
• Monitor patients throughout procedures, ensuring optimal physiologic status and adjusting anesthesia as needed
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record system
• Participate in post-anesthesia care and follow-up evaluations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and uphold safety standards
• Respond to emergency situations with sound clinical judgment and rapid interventions
• Stay current with best practices and continuing education related to anesthesia and pain management

Minimum Requirements:

• Education:
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program (Master’s or Doctoral degree)
• Must provide proof of degree (copy of diploma or official transcripts)
• Certification & Licensure:
• Current board certification or eligibility by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
• Unrestricted, active RN and APRN license with authority to practice as a CRNA in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications (must be American Heart Association-approved)
• Experience:
• Minimum of one (1) year of recent and consistent experience practicing independently as a CRNA
• Strong background in general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care techniques
• Experience with adult surgical populations, ideally in a federal or hospital setting
• References:
• At least one valid professional reference verifying recent anesthesia experience and clinical competency

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with veteran or military populations
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems such as CPRS or Cerner
• Active DEA registration (if prescriptive authority is required for the role)
• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills

Additional Details:

• Position may require federal background clearance
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Housing/travel stipends available for qualifying candidates (if applicable)

About QuarterLine

QuarterLine is a health-focused services provider, specializing in Human Performance, Healthcare Consulting, Clinical Services, and Information Technology Services. Our team of highly qualified healthcare professionals support federal and commercial customers.

We are a proud subsidiary of Planned Systems International (PSI), Inc.