26-week locum, 10-hour shifts

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A locum tenens opening for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is available in Lexington, Kentucky, on a 26-week contract that calls for at least one year of experience. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts running from 07:00 to 17:30.

The CRNA would prepare and give anesthesia and oversee patient care before, during, and after surgery. Other duties include taking part in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, stabilizing trauma patients, delivering critical care, and managing acute and chronic pain. The clinician is also expected to keep up with new anesthesia techniques, equipment, and medications and to keep thorough, accurate patient records.

Candidates need an active, unrestricted RN license in the state of employment, and the staffing partner can assist with obtaining a new license if the assignment requires one. Licenses that are flagged or under investigation are not acceptable. A BSN is required, along with an MSN or DNP from an accredited CRNA program; the DNP becomes mandatory starting in 2025. Current NBCRNA certification and ongoing continuing education to maintain it and the medical licenses are also required.

Strong clinical and technical skill in delivering anesthesia, sound judgment under pressure, and clear communication with the surgical team are valued. Adaptability to shifting patient conditions and careful attention to detail round out the profile. One to two years of work as a CRNA or in an anesthesia setting is preferred.

Benefits described for this assignment include placement at major hospitals and health systems across varied care settings, pay the agency describes as competitive and transparent, travel and lodging coverage, malpractice coverage with risk management support, and in-house credentialing and licensing help. Any additional benefits would follow applicable law.