Originally Posted by csojet
Can a CRNA work Per Diem right upon graduting crna school or do they have to work staff first for a while? I have worked per diem for quite a while and really enjoy the flexibility of making my own hours.
There's a difference between per diem and true locum tenens. There are per diem anesthetists that work for my group, but they've been with us for years. They work a day or two for us, a day or two at the place down the street.
Locum tenens implies going to places for short term assignments, whether through an agency or not. A month here, three months there, etc. Particularly if you'll be in a place solo, I think you'll need some more experience before trying that route.
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Per Diem or Staff
