Locums - Lexington, Kentucky, CRNA Opening (Willing to License)
Assignment Details
Start Date: August 17, 2026 (flexible start after August)
Contract Length: 13 weeks with option to extend
Schedule: Full-time; 4x10s (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM with 30-minute lunch)
Coverage Requirement: Providers must be able to work at least 2 weeks per month
Setting: Hospital-based coverage
Clinical Responsibilities
Patient volume: 1–9 cases per day depending on acuity
Patient population: All ages (no neonatal cases)
Case types: Orthopedics, Trauma, Vascular, Neuro (no cardiac, no OB)
NORA cases required
Skills required: Intubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, line placement
Regional blocks unlikely
Call Coverage
No call required
Practice Setting
Level I Trauma Center
Care team model: CRNAs medically directed by anesthesiologists
Typical ratios: 2:1 or 3:1 (anesthesiologist to CRNA), may go up to 4:1 for low-acuity cases
Team includes CRNAs, anesthesia techs, anesthesiologists, and residents
Academic-style environment with attending physicians often supervising residents
EMR: Epic preferred
Requirements
NBCRNA Certification – Required
Active Kentucky license – Required (willing to license)
Minimum 1 year experience – Required (no new grads)
Recent experience in large medical center – Required
Level I trauma experience – Required
Additional Details
Credentialing timeframe: Approximately 90 days
Why Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington blends Southern charm with a vibrant healthcare and university-driven community.
Known as the “Horse Capital of the World” with beautiful rolling countryside
Home to the University of Kentucky and a major academic medical center
Growing healthcare hub with advanced medical facilities
Lively downtown with restaurants, bourbon culture, and local events
Easy access to Louisville and Cincinnati for additional metro amenities
Balanced lifestyle with both city conveniences and scenic outdoor spaces
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