Case Study 06 – Academic Teaching Hospital
18 Surgical Rooms Staffed in 45 Days — Level I Trauma & Transplant Center
Renowned academic teaching hospital — Level I Trauma, Burn Center, Transplant Center, U.S.
Surgical rooms fully staffed daily
Days from engagement to full staffing
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Clinician acceptance for staff privileges
The Challenge
Two Urgent Needs. One Partner. One Solution.
The Anesthesia Medical Director of a teaching hospital known for its Level I Trauma Center, the state’s largest burn center, and a comprehensive transplant center approached ARK Staffing Solutions in August 2024 — after realizing a shortage of over a dozen anesthesiologists and CRNAs from their academic staff. At the same time, they needed staff at a new surgical outpatient center scheduled to open in four months. The hospital heard about ARK Staffing Solutions’ Bridge Program success through referrals from another healthcare system, and ARK Staffing Solutions and CRNA Together filled all 18 points of service within 45 days of establishing a relationship.
Over 95% of the anesthesia clinicians submitted for review were accepted for medical staff privileges — because ARK only submits clinicians we would stake our own reputation on.
The Solution
Expedited Screening and Zero Missed Start Dates
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Leveraged their extensive regional anesthesia network to recruit, screen, evaluate, and credential clinicians for this high-acuity academic setting.
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Over 45 clinicians were screened to effectively fill 18 daily rooms across both the existing program and the new outpatient center.
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Over 95% of clinicians submitted were accepted for medical staff privileges — a direct result of ARK's rigorous pre-screening and alignment process.
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All 18 FTE points of service were filled within just 45 days, meeting the deadline for the new outpatient center's opening.
HOW THE PROCESS WORKED
Transparent, On Time Services
ARK Staffing Solutions and CRNA Together collaborated to screen over 45 clinicians to effectively fill the 18 daily rooms. Through a trusted and transparent relationship formed with the medical center leadership team, ARK identified the types of physicians and CRNAs needed for this educational setting as 1099 service providers. The success was facilitated by following ARK Staffing Solutions’ Bridge Program Best Practices, including one point of leadership, which ensured constant communication and expectations were consistently met.
I’ve had the privilege to work with the ARK/CRNA Together team for a few years. Their approach to travel CRNA staffing is unfounded. They are honest, ethical, and their only focus is on making sure your assignment and opportunity are the right fit for you and their clients. All my assignments were smooth and outstanding.
– Michael Berger, CRNA
The Payoffs
Quality, Speed, and a Relationship Built for the Long Term
- Both programs, existing shortage and new outpatient center, fully staffed on deadline.
- Academic scope of practice maintained throughout: clinicians committed to the full teaching hospital requirements.
- Trusted partnership built with hospital anesthesia leadership, resulting in ongoing collaboration and communication.
- Educational mission preserved: clinicians contribute to training future healthcare professionals.
About our brands
ARK Staffing Solutions and its sister company CRNA Together are your expert partners in locum tenens staffing, specializing in Anesthesiology, Radiology, Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, and CRNA. Our Bridge Program delivers structured, mid-to-long-term staffing coverage with a full-schedule guarantee — ensuring uninterrupted clinical care for hospitals and health systems during transitions, expansions, and staffing gaps.
