Locum Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist; CRNA - General Practice in Lexington, KY

Position: Locum Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - General Practice in Lexington, KY
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | General Practice

Location:

Lexington, KY

Employer:

GHR Healthcare

Pay:  Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Shift Information:  Days - 5 days x 10 hours

Contract Duration:  13 Weeks

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position
Locum Tenens CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) – General Anesthesia | Lexington, KY 40536 | 13-Week Assignment

Join a high-acuity, hospital-based anesthesia practice as a  locum tenens CRNA  in a  Level 1 trauma  environment. This  Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist  travel assignment supports a broad surgical mix in a medically directed care team alongside anesthesiologists, residents, CRNAs, and anesthesia techs.

Located in Lexington’s  40536  area in the heart of the Bluegrass, this Kentucky locum tenens opportunity offers a welcoming community, horse-country scenery, great local food, and easy access to parks and outdoor recreation.

Locum Tenens CRNA Job Details (Lexington, KY)

Position Type:  Locum tenens (travel assignment)

Location:

Lexington, KY 40536

Start Date:

05/18/2026

End Date:  08/17/2026

Duration:  13 weeks

Schedule:

Full-time; must be available  every week  (available  4 weeks/month )

Schedule Preference:
4x10  is the standard schedule; may consider full-time schedules of  8s, 10s, or 12s  based on department needs

Preferred

Shift:  Days,  07:00–17:30  (30-minute lunch)

Shift Duration:
10-hour days

Hours Per Week:  40

Patient Volume:  Approximately 1–9 cases/day (varies)

Patient Population:  All ages (no neonatal)

Practice Setting:  Hospital-based,  Level 1 trauma  environment

EMR:  Epic (preferred)

Credentialing/Privileging:  Typically 90–120 days (often closer to 120); no temporary/emergency privileges

CRNA

Job Requirements

Certification:  Active NBCRNA certification

Licensure:  Kentucky CRNA/APRN license required (open to licensing)

Experience:

Minimum  1 year  CRNA experience (no new graduates)

Recent

Experience:

Recent experience in a  large medical center  setting required

Preferred Experience:

Level 1 or Level 2 trauma experience strongly preferred

Required Skills:

Intubation, arterial line placement, central line placement, invasive line placement

Flexibility:  Must be willing to work  NORA  (Non-Operating Room Anesthesia)

Case Scope Notes:  No OB; blocks not likely required

Responsibilities (General Anesthesia / Hospital-Based)

Deliver safe, high-quality anesthesia care for cases including  Orthopedics, Trauma, Vascular, and Neuro  (no cardiac)

Practice within a medically directed anesthesia care team model (commonly 2:1 or 3:1; may vary by acuity)

Perform airway management and invasive monitoring procedures in accordance with patient safety standards

Provide anesthesia coverage across OR and  NORA  locations based on daily operational needs

Document pre-op assessment, intra-op management, and post-anesthesia care accurately in the EMR

Collaborate with anesthesiologists, residents, CRNAs, and anesthesia techs to support efficient patient flow

Apply now  to join our anesthesia care team and be considered for this  locum tenens CRNA job in Lexington, KY (40536) .

Benefits

1099 Contract Positions do not include employee benefits.

About GHR

About United Anesthesia, a GHR Healthcare Company

For more than 40 years, United Anesthesia has been the nation’s leading staffing partner for anesthesia professionals. As a GHR Healthcare Company, we continue to provide the trusted expertise you rely on, now supported by the expanded resources and nationwide network of a top healthcare firm.

We specialize in placing CRNAs, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across all specialties, connecting them with top-tier opportunities in hospitals and surgery centers in all 50 states. We understand the unique demands of anesthesia and the broader healthcare field, and we are dedicated to providing the exceptional service and support you deserve.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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