Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

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.

• 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)

• 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

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

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

• 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

• 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

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

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