CRNA Contract Role – Serve, Earn, and Explore in NM

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – Locum Adventure in Shiprock, NM

Looking for more than just another assignment? Step into a role where your expertise makes a lasting impact on patients and communities. Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) in Shiprock, NM, is seeking a CRNA for a flexible locum contract—offering both short- and long-term options.

Why this role stands out:

• $240/hr for all hours worked + $40/hr call coverage (nights, weekends, holidays included)
• $1,000 weekly travel stipend to cover lodging and transportation
• Malpractice coverage included
• Work with a collaborative surgical team serving the Navajo Nation

The work: Provide anesthesia care for surgical and emergency cases, manage patient care throughout the perioperative process, and partner with a supportive medical team—all while delivering culturally sensitive care in a mission-driven setting.

Schedule:

• Day shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
• On-call rotation: evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Flexible contract terms: 13 weeks, 1 year, or intermittent coverage

Qualifications:

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
• Active, unrestricted license (any U.S. state/territory)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS required
• 1 year of CRNA experience required

Why you’ll love it here: You’ll practice in a community-centered facility that values teamwork, cultural respect, and quality care. This is an opportunity to combine professional growth with meaningful service in one of the most unique regions of the country.