Filling Critical Anesthesia Staffing Gaps at a Regional Hospital System
A leading regional hospital system with multiple campuses across Florida faced growing anesthesia coverage gaps. Increasing surgical volume, provider retirements, and seasonal patient surges placed strain on operating room schedules. Leadership needed a partner that could deliver rapid, reliable, and high-quality anesthesia staffing solutions without disrupting patient care.
The Challenge
- Vacant Coverage: 6 CRNA positions and 2 MD anesthesiologists unfilled across 3 facilities.
- Operational Risk: Risk of reduced OR utilization and case cancellations.
- Time Sensitivity: Needed immediate locum tenens coverage while recruiting permanent staff.
- Cost Concerns: Balancing high bill rates with strict budget constraints
Our Approach
Edgeford Healthcare partnered with hospital leadership to implement a three-phase staffing strategy, leveraging our deep expertise in anesthesia locum tenens and CRNA staffing.
- Rapid Deployment
- Within 72 hours, Edgeford identified, credentialed, and deployed qualified CRNAs to stabilize core coverage.
- Leveraged our proprietary talent pool of over 25,000 anesthesia providers nationwide.
- Sustainable Coverage
- Implemented a rotating locum model to prevent burnout and ensure continuity of care.
- Negotiated flexible housing and travel solutions to reduce overhead costs.
- Strategic Advisory
- Collaborated with the client’s C-Suite to assess long-term needs.
- Introduced a temp-to-perm model, allowing the client to evaluate providers on assignment before committing to permanent hires.
The Results
Our proactive approach yielded impressive outcomes:
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Zero Surgical Delays: Maintained uninterrupted OR schedules during the coverage gap.
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Cost Optimization: Saved the hospital an estimated $450,000 in avoided cancellations and revenue loss.
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Provider Retention: 2 CRNAs transitioned from locum to permanent staff, eliminating future recruiting fees.
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Leadership Satisfaction: Client extended Edgeford’s agreement across additional service lines.
Client Testimonial
“Edgeford Healthcare exceeded our expectations. They not only delivered qualified anesthesia providers quickly but also gave us the flexibility to trial candidates before permanent hire. Their team was responsive, transparent, and solution-oriented every step of the way.”
— Chief Executive Officer, Regional Hospital System
Why Edgeford Healthcare
• Specialized Expertise: Focused on anesthesia, nursing, and clinical staffing.
• Speed to Placement: Average time-to-fill is 3.5 days, compared to the industry average of 14+.
• Trusted Partner: Proud staffing partner to leading hospital systems across the U.S.
Our commitment to fast, flexible, and dependable staffing solutions is what sets us apart. We understand the critical nature of anesthesia coverage and the financial impact of surgical delays. This case study demonstrates our ability to quickly deploy top-tier talent, ensuring patient safety and operational continuity while providing strategic support for your long-term staffing goals.
Whether you need a single CRNA for a short-term assignment or a comprehensive strategy to manage multiple anesthesia vacancies, Edgeford Healthcare is your trusted partner. Our streamlined process and personalized service ensure a smooth experience from start to finish.
Contact us today to learn how we can help you solve your most pressing healthcare staffing challenges.
