Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Locum tenens opportunity available for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Lexington, KY. This role involves working in a dynamic hospital environment, providing anesthesia care for various surgical specialties including orthopedics, trauma, vascular, and neuro. The position offers a flexible start date beginning on or after September 21, 2026, with a typical schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center)
• Start Date: Flexible, starting on or after September 21, 2026
• Schedule: Full-Time; Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Patient Population: All age spans (except neonatal)
• Location: Lexington, KY
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care across various surgical specialties, including orthopedics, trauma, vascular, and neuro.
• Perform intubations, central line placements, and arterial line placements.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, anesthesia techs, and residents in a medically directed environment.
• Ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes in a high-acuity setting.

Qualifications

• Board Certification: NBCRNA
• State License: Required (State of KY; open to licensing)
• Certification in intubation, central line, and arterial line placement is required
• Minimum of 1-year experience in a large medical center
• Level 1 trauma experience required

Working Hours

• Typically, Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• No overtime; holiday rates apply for specific holidays

Skills

• Proficiency in intubation, central line and arterial line placement
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, team-oriented Level 1 Trauma Center environment
• Experience with EPIC EMR preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in teaching and patient care environments