Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Locum Tenens Opportunity – Cardiac Anesthesiologist | Northern Iowa Community

A reputable and growing hospital-based cardiac surgery program in a Northern Iowa community is seeking a Locum Cardiac Anesthesiologist to assist with ongoing coverage needs throughout 2025. This facility is a Trauma Level II center with an active surgical schedule and a supportive anesthesia team.

Assignment Dates

• Weeks beginning in May, June, July & more this year

Opportunity Highlights

• Mix of cardiac and general anesthesia – approximately 1 heart case/day (not every day), with 5–7 general cases/day
• 6 anesthesiologists in group practice
• Predominantly solo cases; occasional supervision of CRNA students
• On rare occasions, may need to oversee CRNAs at a nearby ASC if no cardiac cases are scheduled
• EMR: Cerner (transitioning to EPIC); some paper charting
• 8 ORs in use concurrently
• Patients range from adolescent to geriatric; very sick pediatric patients referred elsewhere
• Estimated credentialing time: 8–12 weeks

Requirements

• Board Certified Anesthesiologist
• Cardiac anesthesia experience required
• Comfort with both cardiac and general cases
• Willingness to work alongside CRNA students

About the Program

This cardiac program is on a trajectory for growth and stabilization with the recent signing of a long-term cardiac surgeon. Projected to perform approximately 90 open-heart surgeries this year, the facility offers a collaborative environment and an excellent opportunity for locum providers to support a rebuilding cardiac team.

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