Locum Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - General Practice in Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – Locum Opportunity

Location : Lexington, KY

Start D ate : February 2, 2026

Shift : Day Shift | 4x10-Hour (07 : 00 AM – 5 : 30 PM, includes 30-minute lunch)

Overview

A Level I Trauma Center in Lexington is seeking experienced CRNAs for full-time locum coverage. Providers must be available four weeks per month and flexible with scheduling needs. CRNAs are medically directed and work alongside anesthesia techs and anesthesiologists in a collaborative team environment. Coverage includes a broad range of surgical specialties, excluding OB and cardiac.

Responsibilities

Deliver anesthesia care for orthopedic, trauma, vascular, and neuro cases

Perform intubation, central line placement, arterial line placement

Participate in pre-anesthesia assessments and obtain patient consent

Discuss anesthetic options and risks with patients

Manage induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia

Monitor patient condition and provide clinical interventions as needed

Required to work in NORA (Non-Operating Room Anesthesia) settings

Requirements

Active Kentucky state license (open to licensing)

Minimum 1 year of experience (no new grads)

EPIC EMR experience preferred

Facility Details

Level I Trauma Center

CRNAs are medically directed (ratios typically 2 : 1 or 3 : 1)

Attending anesthesiologists often paired with residents

Patient population includes all age spans except neonatal

Daily caseload varies (1–9 patients / day)

No OB or cardiac cases

Additional Information

Orientation : 8 hours

Credentialing timeframe : 90–120 days

No overtime unless pre-approved

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