CRNA job opening in Lynchburg VA

About the Practice

An established, high-efficiency ophthalmic surgery center located in the beautiful, historic Lynchburg, Virginia region is seeking a skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). The facility features a modern, streamlined outpatient environment specifically designed for low-acuity eye procedures. Supported by an expert team of ophthalmologists and specialized perioperative nursing staff, this center operates with a highly coordinated, rapid-turnover approach that prioritizes provider independence, strict safety protocols, and superior patient visual outcomes.

Opportunity

An exceptional autonomous, office-based PRN opportunity is available for a qualified CRNA at a premier eye center within the Lynchburg, Virginia area. This position allows you to exercise full clinical independence, managing anesthesia care models for a highly predictable outpatient ophthalmology caseload. Designed to offer complete professional flexibility and prevent career burnout, this PRN position features absolute freedom from lifestyle disruptions: there are completely no call obligations, no night shifts, and no weekend coverage required.

Whether you are scanning the regional market for flexible PRN shifts via CRNA jobs near me, tracking advanced practice nursing options through Virginia jobs, or checking local independent contracts via jobs in Lynchburg, Virginia, this Central Virginia opening provides elite schedule control in a highly desirable independent practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer and precisely manage monitored anesthesia care (MAC) or minimal general anesthesia for scheduled outpatient adult ophthalmic interventions.
• Conduct focused, day-of-surgery pre-anesthetic assessments to verify optimal patient readiness and safe compliance for an ambulatory setting.
• Maintain complete, standalone clinical autonomy over the sedation workspace, ensuring continuous hemodynamic tracking and vigilant airway management.
• Monitor safe post-sedation emergence and oversee the clinical recovery bay to ensure smooth, efficient, and well-timed patient discharges.
• Complete detailed, accurate, and timely electronic anesthesia charts and clinical records immediately following the conclusion of each procedure.
• Collaborate in seamless, professional synchronization with the attending ophthalmic surgeons and surgical techs to facilitate safe, steady room turnover.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Active certification or recertification as a CRNA by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
• Proven clinical competence and comfort working completely independently in a fast-paced outpatient surgery center (ASC) or office-based setting.
• The CRNA must carry and maintain their own independent professional medical malpractice insurance policy covering active contract dates.
• Active, valid Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications.

Lifestyle & Location

Situated along the banks of the James River against the striking backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lynchburg offers an exceptional quality of life blending a trendy, historic small-city vibe with abundant natural beauty.

• Outdoor Adventures: Walk, run, or bike along the scenic Blackwater Creek Trail system or explore Percival’s Island Natural Area. Enjoy immediate proximity to America’s most scenic drive, the Blue Ridge Parkway, or hit the synthetic slopes year-round at the Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre.
• Historic & Cultural Highlights: Explore Thomas Jefferson’s octagonal vacation retreat at Poplar Forest, stroll the vibrant pedestrian Bluffwalk downtown for panoramic mountain views, or catch premium concerts and Broadway productions at the historic Academy Center of the Arts.
• Community Connection: Visit the historic Lynchburg Community Market—one of the oldest continuously operating public markets in the country—and enjoy a thriving local farm-to-table culinary scene, regional craft breweries, and distinct historic neighborhoods.

Compensation and Benefits

• Premium Daily Compensation: Offering a top-tier independent contractor rate of $1,700 per day based on an average 8-hour day.
• Independent Financial Autonomy: Structured as a premium PRN track on a 100% 1099 basis, allowing for total business tax flexibility and independent practice control.
• Absolute Schedule Freedom: Experience the ultimate peace of mind with an ophthalmic clinical calendar that is entirely free from evening shifts, holiday mandates, or weekend emergency callback lines.

To Apply

Qualified CRNAs looking for an autonomous, high-paying PRN opportunity in Central Virginia are invited to submit their current professional CV. Please clearly state your outpatient anesthesia experience and your general PRN availability. We look forward to connecting with you and introducing you to our premier ophthalmic care team in Lynchburg!

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