Top Agencies Hiring CRNAs for Travel Jobs in 2025
Top CRNA Staffing Agencies Hiring in 2025
If you’re a CRNA looking to break into travel anesthesia or level up your current contract income, partnering with the right staffing agency can make or break your experience. The right agency provides more than just job listings—they offer access to premium contracts, help with credentialing, assist with licensing, and ensure you’re supported before, during, and after each assignment.
This guide breaks down the top agencies hiring CRNAs for travel jobs in 2025, what to expect from each, and how to get hired faster by being credential-ready from day one.
What to Look for in a Travel CRNA Agency
Before we jump into the top agencies, here’s what separates the best from the rest:
✅ CRNA-specific contracts (not just general nursing jobs)
✅ Transparent compensation models (W2 vs 1099)
✅ Licensing & credentialing support
✅ Access to exclusive or high-paying assignments
✅ Malpractice insurance coverage (especially for 1099)
✅ Responsive recruiters who understand anesthesia
You don’t need a dozen agencies—you need 1–2 reliable partners who match your goals.
Top CRNA Staffing Agencies for 2025
1. LocumTenens.com
- Specialty: Anesthesia and advanced practice
- Model: 1099 contracts
- Perks: High pay, dedicated anesthesia recruiters, flexible short- and long-term assignments
- Watch for: You’re responsible for taxes, insurance, and credentials
2. CompHealth
- Specialty: Nationwide locums and perm placement
- Model: W2 and 1099
- Perks: Licensing assistance, travel reimbursement, malpractice coverage
- Watch for: High volume = potential for less personalized support
3. CRNAJobs.com (AANA Partner)
- Specialty: CRNA-exclusive job board
- Model: Varies by listing (direct hire, agency, perm)
- Perks: Centralized resource for CRNA job seekers
- Watch for: Not an agency, but a powerful search tool
4. Radar Healthcare Providers
- Specialty: CRNA and Anesthesiology-only staffing
- Model: Primarily 1099
- Perks: Boutique approach, often faster credentialing, consistent clients
- Watch for: Limited coverage in some regions
5. Barton Associates
- Specialty: Full-service locum tenens for all advanced practice roles
- Model: 1099
- Perks: Large nationwide network, consistent high-demand postings
- Watch for: May require more self-managed credentialing
How to Get Hired Faster by Any Agency
Every agency—regardless of size or specialization—moves faster with CRNAs who:
- Submit a complete credential packet within 24–48 hours
- Hold active multi-state or target-state licenses
- Are DEA-ready and malpractice-insured
- Can verify immunizations and background instantly
“Credential readiness is the #1 factor in who gets submitted first—and who lands the contract.”
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- Upload and organize all credential documents in one place
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- Share a secure, full credential file with any recruiter or agency in seconds
Be the first CRNA they submit—because you’re the most credential-ready.
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Final Thought
Choosing the right CRNA travel agency matters—but how ready you are when the opportunity hits is what gets you hired.
Make sure you’re credential-ready before the phone rings.
Let VitalPro Docs help you become the fastest, cleanest, most reliable candidate in any agency’s inbox.
