Locums – Lexington, Kentucky, CRNA Job (Willing to License)

Locum Tenens Kentucky

Locums – Lexington, Kentucky – CRNA Opportunity (Willing to License)

Position Overview:
RecruitWell is seeking a Board-Certified CRNA for a locum tenens assignment at a Level I Trauma Center in Lexington, Kentucky. This is a full-time, medically directed anesthesia role supporting a high-acuity surgical service line with diverse case types.

Assignment Details

Start Date: 08/17/2026 (flexible start after August)
Contract Length: 26 weeks (option to extend)
Schedule:
- 4x10s weekly (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
- Must be available 4 weeks per month (full-time commitment)
- 30-minute unpaid lunch
Practice Setting: Hospital-based (Level I Trauma Center)
EMR: EPIC (preferred)

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide medically directed anesthesia care under anesthesiologist supervision
Support a high-acuity surgical service line including:
- Orthopedics
- Trauma
- Vascular
- Neurosurgery
- NORA (Non-Operating Room Anesthesia)
No cardiac, OB, or neonatal cases
Work collaboratively within anesthesia care team model
Participate in perioperative anesthesia management across multiple specialties

Case Volume & Patient Mix

Patients per day: 1–9 (variable based on OR schedule)
Patient population: All age ranges except neonates
High-acuity Level I Trauma case mix

Skills & Procedures Required

Intubation
Central line placement
Arterial line placement
Vascular access / line placement
NORA experience required
Regional blocks typically not required
No OB anesthesia responsibilities

Staffing Model

CRNAs, anesthesiologists, and anesthesia techs onsite
Typical supervision ratio:
- 1:2 anesthesiologist-to-CRNA (can extend up to 1:4 in lower acuity settings)
Residents may be present in anesthesiologist rooms
Team-based medically directed anesthesia care model

Candidate Requirements

NBCRNA Certification – Required
Active Kentucky License – Required (or willingness to obtain)
Minimum 1 year CRNA experience – Required (no new grads)
Recent large hospital / Level I trauma experience – Required
Comfortable in high-acuity, fast-paced surgical environment

What RecruitWell Provides

A+ rated malpractice coverage
Weekly direct deposit
24/7 dedicated recruiter support
Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell’s Core Values

Open communication
Sense of urgency
Teamwork
Accountability
Driven to win
Higher consciousness

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