26-week locum, 12-hour shifts

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The schedule is 12-hour days, 07:00 to 19:00. An immediate locum tenens opening in Monticello, Kentucky calls for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. The assignment is a 26-week contract and asks for at least one year of experience.

Duties include preparing and giving anesthesia, caring for patients before, during and after surgery, and taking part in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The role also covers trauma stabilization, critical care interventions, and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic pain. Practitioners are 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 valid in the state of employment, with no flagged or pending investigation on any license. A BSN is required, along with an MSN or DNP from an accredited CRNA program; the DNP becomes mandatory in 2025. Certification from the NBCRNA and ongoing continuing medical education to maintain that certification and licensure are also required. Experience of one to two years as a CRNA or in an anesthesia setting is preferred.

Important skills include strong clinical and technical ability in administering anesthesia, sound critical thinking, clear communication with the surgical team, attention to detail, and the flexibility to respond to changing patient conditions.

The package includes access to leading hospitals and healthcare systems across varied care settings, pay described as competitive and transparent, travel and lodging coverage, malpractice coverage with risk management support, help with applications, credentialing and licensing, and simplified timekeeping. Other benefits may be provided where the law requires them, including reimbursements.