General | CRNA

Locum Tenens CRNA Jobs – General / Acute Care in Lexington, Kentucky

Seeking a locum tenens CRNA opportunity in Lexington, Kentucky? Join a busy Level I trauma hospital and provide high-quality anesthesia care in a collaborative, high-acuity clinical setting with a consistent full-time schedule.

Job Details

• Position: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
• Specialty: General / Acute Care
• Location: Lexington, Kentucky
• Start Date: September 21, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks with extension potential
• Schedule: Full-time, 4 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 10-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $7,660 – $8,070
• Setting: High-acuity hospital environment
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatrics, geriatrics, and infants
• EMR: Epic preferred
• Additional Notes: Level I trauma experience required; no OB and no heart cases

Job Requirements

• Current NBCRNA certification
• Active Kentucky CRNA license or willingness to obtain licensure
• Minimum of 1 year of CRNA experience required; new graduates will not be considered
• Recent experience in a large medical center or acute care hospital setting
• Level I trauma experience required
• Strong skills in intubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, and line placement
• Ability to work in a medically directed anesthesia model
• Comfortable providing anesthesia care across a broad age range
• COVID-19 and flu vaccination required, with medical or religious exemptions only

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia services for orthopedic, trauma, vascular, and neuro cases
• Support a high-volume surgical services department with varying daily patient volumes
• Perform airway management and invasive line placement as needed
• Work collaboratively with anesthesiologists, anesthesia techs, and other clinical team members
• Deliver safe, efficient, patient-centered anesthesia care in a high-acuity environment
• Maintain accurate documentation and utilize Epic EMR when applicable
• Contribute to a streamlined, team-based care model focused on quality outcomes

Why This Lexington CRNA Opportunity?

• Competitive weekly pay for experienced CRNAs
• Locum tenens flexibility with extension potential
• Opportunity to work in Lexington, KY, a thriving healthcare market
• Collaborative anesthesia team and supportive hospital environment
• Varied clinical case mix in a Level I trauma setting

Apply now to take the next step in your CRNA career and join a respected healthcare team in Lexington, Kentucky.

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.