Many physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants have worked locum tenens assignments with Weatherby Healthcare for years — and now that opportunity is available to CRNAs too. If you’re interested in working as a locum tenens CRNA, here are five reasons to reach out to Weatherby and get started.
1. You’re considered a W-2 employee and are eligible for benefits
We consider CRNAs working with Weatherby to be traveler employees, so you receive a W-2. This also means that you can receive benefits — and coverage starts on the first day of your assignment.
Benefits include your choice of three healthcare coverage plans, along with dental, prescription, and vision insurance. You’ll also have access to Teladoc, a 24/7 telemedicine service, and Optum EAP, an employee assistance program.
In addition, you’ll receive company-paid basic life insurance up to $50,000, access to a 401(k) plan where Weatherby will match 50% of the first 8% you contribute, optional pet insurance, and access to PerkSpot, which provides discounts on airfare, cell phone services, ride share apps, and entertainment.
As long as you begin a new assignment within 31 days of finishing your last one, you’ll keep your coverage with no gaps.
2. Weatherby’s consultants are experts in their field
Weatherby’s staffing consultants dedicate themselves to one specialty, making them experts in your field. They know which questions to ask hospitals when matching you with an assignment, so there won’t be surprises when you arrive on your first day of work.
“There’s too much risk involved not to be a specialist,” says Matthew Gillis, a learning and development specialist for Weatherby. “For the sake of the patient, the provider, the hospital, our company, everything has to be right, and that’s what being specialty-specific does. It allows our consultants to be experts.”
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3. Travel and housing costs are included in your contract
Weatherby takes care of all costs associated with traveling to your assignment and organizes your housing while you are working. The agency’s travel and housing specialists will work with you to find the most convenient options for your needs, and they’ll keep you updated if plans change. They’ll even help you manage details like traveling with your family or pets if you decide to do that.
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov says Weatherby has excellent consultants who anticipate his travel and housing needs. “They will find new flights, pay for hotels, and ultimately take care of you. They’re very attentive to my needs.”
4. Get CRNA credentialing and licensing assistance
Weatherby has an entire team working to help make sure you have the correct paperwork and approvals to start working on time. From credentialing and privileging to state licensing, Weatherby’s staff will walk you through the process and do everything they can to make it quick and painless.
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5. Work with an award-winning company
Over the years, Weatherby has earned various accolades for its work. Most recently, it was awarded the ClearlyRated 2023 Best of Staffing Talent Award for service excellence, earning a Net Promoter score of 80.5%. For comparison, the industry average is 19%. Providers surveyed for this award mentioned how easy it is to work with Weatherby and how much they appreciate their consultants’ efficiency and responsiveness.
In a recent survey conducted by Hanover Research, Weatherby also received high marks for its agency reputation, the friendliness of its consultants, and its easy payroll process.
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Locums can give you work/life balance and schedule flexibility
Working as a locum tenens CRNA allows you to choose your schedule, have optimal work/life balance, and visit new locations. This career option may seem unorthodox to some, but many who’ve tried it now swear by it.
If you want to try locum tenens or learn more about it, call us at 954.343.3050 or contact Weatherby online.
