General | CRNA | 26-Week Travel Contract – Lexington, KY
Compensation
$7,660.00 - 8,070.00/week
General CRNA Details
Location
Address : Lexington, KY, 40536
Job Description
Locum Tenens CRNA – General Anesthesia | Lexington, KY (Level 1 Trauma Center)
Locum Tenens CRNA in Lexington, KY — NBCRNA required, Level 1 Trauma experience, perioperative and NORA anesthesia position at a major medical center. Join a collaborative anesthesia team delivering high-acuity care in Lexington, Kentucky.
Job Details
- Assignment Type: Locum tenens (contract) – Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Location: Lexington, KY 40536 — Lexington, Kentucky anesthesia job (Kentucky locum tenens)
- Start Date: August 17, 2026 (flexible start dates available)
- Contract Length: 13 weeks, with options to extend up to 26 weeks
- Shifts: 4 x 10-hour days per week (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, 30-minute lunch)
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $7,660 – $8,070 (competitive locum tenens CRNA pay)
Job Requirements
- Active NBCRNA certification (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist)
- Eligible for Kentucky state licensure (we support licensing candidates)
- Minimum 1 year recent experience in a large medical center or tertiary care setting (no new graduates)
- Required: Level 1 trauma center anesthesia experience
- COVID-19 and flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
- Epic EMR experience preferred (Epic experience a plus for medical center workflows)
Responsibilities
- Provide perioperative anesthesia care for a diverse patient population: pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics (no neonatal)
- Perform advanced airway management and procedures including intubation, central and arterial line placement
- Operate within a medically directed team model, collaborating closely with anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and residents
- Cover surgical specialties common to a Level 1 Trauma Center: orthopedics, trauma, vascular, neuro (no cardiac, no OB; regional blocks not required)
- Participate in NORA (Non-Operating Room Anesthesia) cases as needed
- Deliver high-quality, efficient patient care in a fast-paced academic/tertiary medical center environment
Why Lexington, KY? Work and live in the "Horse Capital of the World" — Lexington, Kentucky offers a lively arts scene, historic sites, excellent dining, and easy access to scenic horse country and parks. This locum tenens CRNA role provides a chance to experience Kentucky lifestyle while advancing your anesthesiology career.
Ready to advance your CRNA career? Apply now for this locum tenens CRNA opportunity in Lexington, KY. Join a leading anesthesia team at a Level 1 Trauma Center — click Apply now or contact us to learn more about this Kentucky locum job and next steps.
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 jobs.unitedanesthesia.com.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.