Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Locum Tenens CRNA - General Anesthesia Level 1 Trauma Center - Lexington, KY

Locum Tenens Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Lexington, KY (Level 1 Trauma Center) - 26-week travel CRNA assignment with competitive pay $7,660-$8,070/week. Join a high-acuity anesthesia team and advance your perioperative and NORA experience in Kentucky.

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $7,660 - $8,070
• Location: Lexington, KY 40536 - Kentucky CRNA jobs; work in the Bluegrass Region near horse farms, parks, dining, and cultural attractions
• Practice Setting: Hospital - Level 1 Trauma Center (hospital CRNA, trauma anesthesia)
• Contract Length: 26 weeks (option to extend) - locum tenens travel CRNA opportunity
• Start Date: August 17, 2026 (flexible after August)
• Shift: 4x10-hour days (07:00 - 17:30), full-time
• Patient Census: 1-9 patients/day, all age spans except neonatal
• EMR: Epic preferred (Epic EMR experience beneficial)
• Open Positions: 3

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - NBCRNA board certification required
• Active Kentucky state license preferred (open to licensing applicants)
• Minimum 1 year recent experience in a large medical center (no new grads)
• Level 1 trauma experience required (trauma anesthesia experience)
• COVID-19 and influenza vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

• Provide general anesthesia and perioperative anesthesia care for Ortho, Trauma, Vascular, and Neuro cases (no cardiac or OB cases)
• Perform airway management including intubation, and invasive monitoring including arterial and central line placement
• Participate in NORA (Non-Operating Room Anesthesia) cases as required
• Collaborate with CRNAs, anesthesiologists, anesthesia techs, and residents as part of a multidisciplinary anesthesia team
• Deliver patient-centered anesthesia care across pediatric to geriatric populations (excluding neonatal)
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic EMR and follow hospital anesthesia protocols

This locum tenens CRNA role is ideal for experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists seeking high-acuity trauma exposure and flexible travel CRNA assignments in Lexington, KY. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your anesthesia career.

1099 Contract Positions do not include employee benefits.

About United Anesthesia, a GHR Healthcare Company
For more than 40 years, United Anesthesia has been the nation's leading staffing partner for anesthesia professionals. As a GHR Healthcare Company, we continue to provide the trusted expertise you rely on, now supported by the expanded resources and nationwide network of a top healthcare firm.


We specialize in placing CRNAs, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across all specialties, connecting them with top-tier opportunities in hospitals and surgery centers in all 50 states. We understand the unique demands of anesthesia and the broader healthcare field, and we are dedicated to providing the exceptional service and support you deserve.


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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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