Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Level 1 Trauma Center Lexington, KY

Join a leading facility in Lexington, Kentucky, as a CRNA supporting diverse patient cases including Ortho, Trauma, Vascular, and Neuro (No Heart). Enjoy a competitive hourly rate, flexible full-time schedules (including 4x10s), and start your assignment as soon as May 18, 2026, with a 13-week contract. Be part of a dedicated team offering excellent benefits and engaging teaching opportunitiesapply now to advance your anesthesia career in a dynamic hospital setting!

Quick Facts

• Location: 1000 South Limestone, Lexington, KY, 40506, United States
• Start Date: 05/18/2026
• End Date: 08/17/2026
• Shift: Full-Time; 7:00 AM 5:30 PM (including 30-minute lunch), with availability for 4x10-hour shifts per week
• Hours/Week: 40
• Employment Type: Contract
• Licensure/Certifications: KY State license (or open to licensing); NBCRNA Certification
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year required; no new graduates
• Travel & Reimbursements: Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements (if applicable)

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Pay Rate: $226.20/hour (firm, all-inclusive)
• Pay Package: Competitive pay with weekly direct deposit
• Benefits:
  • Medical benefits (W-2)
  • Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
  • Robust referral bonus program
  • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements
  • 24/7 dedicated support team throughout assignment

What You'll Do

• Provide anesthesia support for a variety of surgical cases including Ortho, Trauma, Vascular, and Neuro (excluding Heart)
• Support staff: Anesthesiologists, Anesthesia Techs, Residents, and CRNA team
• Work under general directed anesthesia (medically directed CRNA practice) with typical ratios of 1:2 or up to 1:4 anesthesiologists
• Manage patient procedures involving intubation, central lines, arterial lines, and line placements
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams in a Level 1 Trauma Center setting
• Support NORA (Non-Operating Room Anesthesia) procedures

What You Need

• Kentucky state license (or ability to obtain one)
• NBCRNA Certification (Board Certified)
• At least 1 year of anesthesia provider experience (no new grads)
• Skills in intubations, line placements, arterial and central line management
• Ability to work flexible full-time schedule, including long shifts

About the Assignment

Join a highly respected Level 1 Trauma Center in Lexington, Kentucky, providing a wide range of anesthesia support across multiple specialties. This 13-week contract offers excellent pay, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to enhance your experience in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will be integral to delivering safe, quality anesthesia care to a diverse adult and pediatric patient population.

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