Palm Health Locum CRNA Opportunity - Columbia, South Carolina
Weekday Schedule No Call Community Hospital Long-Term Assignment
Palm Health Resources is seeking an experienced Locum Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a well-supported community hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. This opportunity offers a predictable weekday schedule, a broad bread-and-butter case mix, and a collaborative anesthesia care team in one of South Carolina's fastest-growing metro areas.
Whether you're looking for a stable long-term assignment or your next travel contract, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected regional health system with an outstanding work-life balance.
Assignment Overview
- Start: Fall 2026 (13-week contract with extension potential)
- Schedule: Monday-Friday
- Hours: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
- Call: None
- Community hospital with an on-campus outpatient surgery center
- 7 operating rooms + 1 endoscopy suite
- Approximately 30+ cases per day
- Epic EMR
- Medical Direction (ACT) model - 4:1 supervision
Clinical Scope
Provide anesthesia care for adolescents and adults across a diverse surgical service line.
Primary Case Mix
- General Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Spine
- Gynecology
- Ophthalmology
- Plastics
Out-of-OR Coverage May Include
- GI Endoscopy
- MRI
- CV/TEE procedures
Required Skills
- General anesthesia
- Spine cases
- Ventilation management
- Evaluation and management of acute hemodynamic/volume issues
- Arterial line placement
Requirements
- NBCRNA Certified
- Active South Carolina CRNA license
- Minimum 2 years of CRNA experience
- ACLS, BLS, and PALS (AHA)
- DEA
- Epic experience preferred
- Clean malpractice and background history
Why Columbia?
South Carolina's capital offers an exceptional quality of life with affordable living, excellent dining, SEC sports, outdoor recreation, and easy weekend access to Charleston, Charlotte, Asheville, and the South Carolina coast.
Compensation & Palm Health Benefits
- Highly competitive hourly compensation - negotiable based on coverage, flexibility, and commitment. We work to secure the highest rate possible for our providers.
- Paid airfare
- Paid lodging
- Rental car provided
- A-rated malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Why Palm Health Resources?
- Dedicated anesthesia recruiting team
- Full licensing and credentialing support
- Travel coordination handled for you
- 24/7 recruiter and operations support
- Access to the Independent Contractor Benefits Association (ICBA)
- Referral bonuses
- Nationwide access to exclusive locum opportunities
- Long-term relationship management and future assignment planning
If you're interested in learning more about this Columbia opportunity-or other CRNA assignments throughout the Southeast-reach out today. We'd be happy to discuss your ideal schedule, practice setting, and compensation goals.
