Pay Only When You
Find a CRNA
Who Fits.
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 find the right fit. Our fees are disclosed upfront, with no retainers and no surprises. We average just 3 weeks from kickoff to presenting a qualified candidate.
Healthcare Experience
Nationwide
Qualified Candidate
No Risk. No Retainer. No Surprises.
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
A 25-minute call. We'll give you a market rate analysis for your specific 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. There's no cost to you while the search is underway — no retainer, no upfront fee.
You Choose. You Pay Only Then.
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. The longer the search, the deeper the loss.
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Staff Burnout from Coverage Gaps Your existing team carries the load when seats are empty. Burnout compounds the shortage.
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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. That's your career — not theirs.
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Placed Wrong Costs You Months A bad placement means starting over — lost income, disrupted life, and the same broken process again.
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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 actually feels like to walk into an unfamiliar facility on day one. For the right candidates and the right facilities, we also recruit selectively for permanent placements — but we never treat permanent as a checkbox.
AVEA started as CRNAs building the firm we wished existed — for CRNAs. That same perspective is what makes our matching for facilities so precise: we know the difference between a résumé that looks right and a provider who actually is. It saves you the time, effort, and headache of guessing.
CRNAs & Facilities.
One Team. One Standard.
Locum Freedom.
Permanent When It's Right.
Locum work is what we do best — flexible contracts, competitive rates, and a recruiter who actually 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 based on what you actually value, handle all the paperwork and negotiations, and stay with you through day one and beyond.
Get Started TodayThe Right CRNA,
Not Just a Warm Body.
ASCs, rural hospitals, anesthesia groups, and health systems across the U.S. trust AVEA primarily for locum coverage — and for permanent placements when the long-term fit is there. Our CRNA recruiters screen differently because they know exactly what "qualified" looks like on the floor, not just on paper.
Schedule a Strategy CallCurrent 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
Don't see a perfect fit? Email Kristin directly — new roles open weekly.
Tell Us About Yourself.
Whether you're interested in locum work or exploring a permanent opportunity, fill out the form below and a CRNA recruiter will be in touch within one business day. No spam, no pressure — just a real conversation about your next move.
Founded Out of Frustration.
Built with Purpose.
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 — 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 actually need.
Locum recruiting is our specialty. We also recruit selectively for permanent placements — but only when the fit is genuinely right for both sides. We're still active clinicians, and that's what keeps us honest. We understand overtime, call, difficult cases, and what it means to walk into an unfamiliar facility cold. That's the lens through which we place every single candidate — and why our clients keep coming back.
Ready to Work With
Recruiters Who Get It?
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 less. A 30-minute call is all it takes to get started.