Your Next
Locum CRNA,
Recruited by a CRNA.
AVEA CRNA is led by practicing CRNAs who know what great anesthesia coverage looks like. We source and screen candidates at no cost to you. You interview, you choose, and you pay only when you hire the CRNA who fits. Our fees are disclosed upfront, and there's no retainer. We average 3 weeks from kickoff to presenting a qualified candidate.
Healthcare Experience
Nationwide
Qualified Candidate
Nothing Is Due Until You Hire.
Most recruiters can't tell a great anesthesia provider from a great résumé. We can, because we've done the job.
Tell Us What You Need
Book a 25-minute call and we'll give you a market rate analysis for your role and location, free, whether you hire us or not.
We Recruit, Free
A working CRNA sources and clinically screens every candidate on your behalf. The search costs you nothing while it's underway, with no retainer and no upfront fee.
You Choose, Then You Pay.
You interview the candidates we bring you and decide who's the right fit. Our fee is disclosed before the search ever begins, and it's only due once you find that fit.
What Facility Leaders Are Saying.
They simplified the process and provided great candidates very quickly — fitting not just from a skill aspect, but also culturally. Working with a team that understands the work, because they are experienced CRNAs, made the difference.
Thank you to Kristin, who has been overwhelmingly responsive day and night. AVEA's dedication and thoughtful approach has made a real difference. I would highly recommend AVEA CRNA.
I've been working with other recruiters for a long time and have never had such a promising candidate so quickly. I am very impressed with how fast they came up with a potential new team member.
What CRNAs Are Saying.
Working with AVEA CRNA has been enjoyable and seamless! The contract terms are transparent, communication is timely. Credentialing is quick and they take care of everything for you. From your initial contact to your first shift to payroll — no stress, just a clear process from beginning to end. They go over and beyond your expectations!
AVEA has been great! It has been a very smooth experience working with them. It is nice that they are CRNA owned and have your best interest at heart. I feel like they are always on your side. Kristin has been super approachable the entire process. I would gladly work another assignment with AVEA!
Working with AVEA has been a seamless experience! Kristin, Dan, and their team are prompt to respond, support, and provide assistance in any way possible. Because Kristin and Dan are both CRNAs themselves, they understand the locum process and the work we do. AVEA has been the best locum company I've ever worked for!
What Happens When the Right Fit Doesn't Happen Fast Enough.
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OR Revenue Lost Daily Every unfilled OR day is revenue that doesn't come back, and the loss grows with every week the search runs.
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Staff Burnout from Coverage Gaps Your existing team carries the load when seats are empty, and the burnout that follows pushes more people out.
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Wrong Hires Are Costly A poor clinical fit disrupts your team and restarts the search. The right match the first time is always cheaper.
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CV Ownership Traps Your Career Some firms claim ownership of your CV and restrict where you can apply, which puts your career in their hands.
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Placed Wrong Costs You Months A bad placement costs you income and sends you back through the same broken process.
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Recruiters Who Disappear After Placement Most recruiters vanish once the contract is signed. You deserve support through day one and beyond.
We've Worn the Same Scrubs You Have.
Most recruiting firms treat CRNAs as numbers on a spreadsheet. We built AVEA because we were tired of seeing candidates placed wrong by people who'd never worked in the OR themselves.
Locum work is our core business. We know the contracts, the credentialing timelines, and what it feels like to walk into an unfamiliar facility on day one. We also recruit for permanent roles, selectively, when the candidate and the facility are right for each other.
AVEA started as CRNAs building the firm we wished existed for CRNAs. That clinical perspective is what makes our matching for facilities precise. We can tell a résumé that looks right from a provider who is right, which saves you the guesswork.
One Team Serving
CRNAs and Facilities.
Locum Work First,
Permanent When It Fits.
Locum work is what we do best, with flexible contracts, competitive rates, and a recruiter who understands the work. If you're exploring a permanent move, we'll help you find the right fit there too. Either way, we match you on what you value, handle the paperwork and negotiations, and stay with you through day one and beyond.
Get Started TodayThe Right CRNA
for Your OR.
ASCs, rural hospitals, anesthesia groups, and health systems across the U.S. trust AVEA for locum coverage, and for permanent placements when the long-term fit is there. Our recruiters are CRNAs, so they screen for what "qualified" looks like on the floor.
Get a Free Rate AnalysisCurrent Full-Time Locum Opportunities
3–6+ month contracts · Travel & malpractice included · Immediate needs
Current Permanent Placement Opportunities
W-2 & 1099 positions · New grads & experienced CRNAs welcome
If none of these fit, email Kristin directly. New roles open weekly.
Tell Us About Yourself.
Whether you're interested in locum work or a permanent opportunity, fill out the form below and a CRNA recruiter will be in touch within one business day to talk about your next move.
Built by CRNAs Who Were
Tired of Bad Recruiting.
AVEA CRNA was founded by two Florida-based CRNAs and a healthcare executive with over 45 combined years in the OR, the ICU, and everything in between. When our co-founder Kristin went 1099, the recruiting process was a mess, with CV ownership games, outdated rates, and recruiters who couldn't answer basic clinical questions. We built AVEA to be the firm we always wished existed: locums-first, clinician-run, and built around what CRNAs need.
Locum recruiting is our specialty. We also recruit selectively for permanent placements when the fit is right for both sides. We're still active clinicians, which keeps us honest. We understand overtime, call, difficult cases, and what it means to walk into an unfamiliar facility cold, and we bring that to every placement. It's why our clients keep coming back.
Work With Recruiters
Who Know the OR.
Whether you need locum coverage now or are exploring a permanent hire, we'll have qualified candidates in front of you in about 3 weeks, often sooner. A 25-minute call is all it takes to get started.