Is one of your 2022 goals to grow your certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) career? You can take these steps to grow your CRNA career, obtain higher positions, and increase your earning potential. In many ways, strategically building your network helps immensely in this process. Here are some of the ways in which you can engage in network-building to connect with more employers and ultimately advance your CRNA career.
How to Advance Your CRNA Career
Take on locum tenens work
CRNA professionals have a large breadth of opportunity in the locum tenens world, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused major healthcare staffing shortages. Taking on even just one or two locum tenens jobs during the year can immerse you in new healthcare settings and locations, allowing you to gain experience treating various patient populations with different medical conditions and needs. The medical professionals you meet and work with during assignments can be instrumental in offering you further positions at their respective facilities or serving as referrals for future jobs and locum assignments.
Join relevant industry organizations
Networking with colleagues can be one of the most impactful ways to expand your network while improving your skills. There are many industry gatherings, conferences, and professional development events specifically geared for CRNA professionals, some which include the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American Nurses Association, and American Association for Critical-Care Nurses. Becoming a member and getting involved with relevant organizations will help you connect with colleagues and gain exposure to more opportunities in the CRNA field.
Work with a staffing agency
There’s great value to working with a healthcare staffing agency to grow your CRNA career and broaden your job search. In many cases, a locum tenens staffing firm can introduce you to locum tenens options that may be kept private or confidential, especially ones outside your geographic region. Furthermore, recruiters at staffing agencies work closely with CRNA candidates on helping them better market themselves to a wider range of employers. This is done through services like resume development, application assistance, and interview preparation. Having an advocate on your side while you look for your next career opportunity can make all the difference as you consider locum tenens work.
Ready to take your CRNA career to the next level?
Being mindful about these tips when making professional decisions will be key to achieving greater success in the field. If you’re interested in becoming a locum tenens CRNA, MPLT Healthcare can help! Get in touch to learn how we can be your career partner.
