CRNA Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Southern Kentucky

Job description

About the facility

This 337-bed inpatient hospital operates under a consultative supervision model within the Anesthesia Department, staffed by 35 CRNAs and 2 physicians. The facility supports a high-volume, high-acuity surgical program spanning multiple specialized service lines, including cardiac, electrophysiology, obstetrics, endoscopy, and MRI procedures. Locum tenens CRNA coverage is sought to address staffing needs resulting from vacancy, growth, and departures within the department.

About the facility location

This state offers a range of attractions suited to diverse interests. Outdoor recreation opportunities include hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, and scenic drives, while cultural experiences such as museum visits, factory tours, and live music venues are also available throughout the region. Family-friendly options including guided tours, farm visits, and entertainment centers round out the range of activities accessible to clinicians on assignment.

About the clinician's workday

Clinicians in this role will provide anesthesia services under a physician supervision model during day shifts within an inpatient setting, working four 10-hour shifts per week from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The surgical case mix is broad and high-acuity, requiring demonstrated proficiency in TAVRs, clips, TEEs (no cardiac bypass), EP lab, CATH lab, C-sections, spinals, healthy pediatric cases, endoscopy, and MRI anesthesia. Candidates must be able to perform independently across all listed case types and must provide case logs for each within the past year from a high-volume, high-acuity environment. No call coverage is required for this locum tenens assignment. Board certification, an active state license, and prescriptive authority are required for all clinicians considered for this role.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Support staff: 35 CRNAs, 2 physicians
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• % Hands on: 0%
• Supervision/medical direction: Supervision
• Staffing model: Consultative supervision model; 0% hands-on MD; inpatient setting; day shift; no call required; 35 CRNAs and 2 physicians