Case Study 01 – CRNA Bridge Program
30 FTE CRNA Positions Filled in 3 Months
Major public, nonprofit Level I Trauma Center — Southeast, U.S.
candidates placed in 2 weeks
CRNA FTE positions fully filled
total placements
The Challenge
One of the Nation’s Most Complex Anesthesia Programs
A major public, nonprofit healthcare system had a recruitment goal of adding 30 full-time equivalent CRNAs. This 874-bed, community-based teaching hospital in the Southeast is the only regional Level I Trauma Center treating both adult and pediatric patients. The facility staffs a minimum of 59 sites per day on weekdays across multiple shift lengths — 8s, 10s, 12s, and 16s — covering day, swing, and night shifts. Ranked top 5 nationally for patient volume, the facility’s OB department delivers over 8,000 babies annually and also supports full pediatric, cardiac, complex neuro, transplant, and major vascular services.
Our White Glove credentialing process ensures that 98% of clinicians start their assignment on time — not just filled on paper, but present and performing on day one.
The Solution
Credentialed and Delivered on Schedule
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January 29, 2025: Extensive network activated same day with full Bridge Program specifications.
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Week 2: 11 qualified candidates placed, filling 8.5 FTE positions; credentialed and scheduled to meet exact program requirements.
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Week 8 (Early April): 13 additional CRNAs added to the roster, reaching 24 FTE positions filled.
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April 25, 2025: All 30 CRNA FTE positions filled. 41 total candidates placed. Zero cancellations to date.
HOW THE PROCESS WORKED
White Glove Execution at Scale
Upon receiving the request, our team immediately began recruitment by communicating directly with our substantial network of qualified candidates regarding the Bridge Program’s qualifications, scheduling parameters, and compensation details. After acceptance, our experienced credentialing team navigated complex administrative requirements to ensure every provider was credentialed, scheduled, and ready before day one. Our Bridge Programs are characterized by our White Glove approach — personalized, one-on-one communication with a trusted Account Manager who connects directly with the client’s designated scheduling contact.
ARK Staffing has been instrumental in stabilizing our anesthesia program. They have over 25 active anesthesiologists working at our flagship community hospital. They are our go-to vendor partnership for all physician anesthesia locums staffing.
– Hospital System Executive
The Payoffs
What Full Staffing Actually Delivers
- 11 candidates placed in the first 2 weeks — 2x the industry norm for complex, high-acuity programs.
- All 30 FTE positions filled by April 25, 2025 — on schedule despite extraordinary operational complexity.
- Surgical wait times reduced and administrative burden from turnover eliminated entirely.
- Full continuity of care established — patients receiving consistent care from familiar providers throughout treatment.
About Ark Staffing Solutions
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.
