Lucrative Cardiovascular Anesthesiology Locums in Omaha, NE
Updated 10/30/26
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Job description
Cardiovascular Anesthesiology Physician – Locum Tenens – Omaha, NE
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced, Board-Certified Anesthesiologist specializing in Cardiovascular Anesthesiology for a locum tenens opportunity in Omaha, Nebraska, beginning November 23, 2026.
The physician will provide comprehensive cardiovascular anesthesia services for open-heart, thoracic, vascular, and structural heart procedures at a Level I Trauma Center and academic medical facility.
Responsibilities include providing hands-on anesthesia care, performing transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), managing complex cardiovascular surgical patients, and supporting general operating room cases as needed.
Candidates must have advanced perioperative echocardiography qualifications and appropriate cardiovascular anesthesia training or documented experience. Cardiovascular anesthesia fellowship training is strongly preferred, with an alternative experience pathway available for qualified candidates.
The assignment includes Monday–Friday daytime coverage, unrestricted overnight call, and weekend call responsibilities.
Urgent coverage is needed November 23–29, 2026. Providers who cannot cover the entire period may still be considered.
Compensation:
Tier 1
Hourly / Call Back: $430/hr
24-Hour Call (4 Hours Gratis): $3310 per 24 hours
Night Call (2.5 Hours Gratis): $1010/shift
Tier 2
Hourly / Call Back: $445/hr
24-Hour Call (4 Hours Gratis): $3580 per 24 hours
Night Call (2.5 Hours Gratis): $1170/shift
Average Call Back Hours
Weekday: 2–3 hours
Weekend: 1–2 hours
Assignment Details
Location: Omaha, NE
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Specialty: Cardiovascular Anesthesiology
Position Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: November 23, 2026
Coverage Priority: Urgent
Coverage Dates: November 23–29, 2026
FTE Requirement: 1.0
Practice Setting: Hospital-Based Anesthesiology / Academic Medical Center
Trauma Level: Level I
Hospital Capacity: 187 Beds
Main Operating Rooms: 15
Endoscopy Suites: 3
Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics
EMR System: Epic
Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 60–90 Days
Schedule
Workdays: Monday–Friday
Day Shift Duration: Approximately 8–10 Hours
Overnight Call: Required
Weekend Call: Required
Call Availability: Unrestricted During Assigned Call Periods
Coverage Dates: November 23–29, 2026
Partial Coverage: Accepted
Multiple Providers: May Be Considered to Complete the Coverage Period
Average Weekday Callback: Approximately 2–3 Hours
Average Weekend Callback: Approximately 1–2 Hours
The physician must be available for overnight and weekend call during assigned coverage periods.
Patient Population / Surgical Volume
Patient Age Group: Adults and Geriatrics
Pediatric Cases: None
Annual Cardiac Surgical Volume: Approximately 360–450 Cases
Cardiac Surgeons on Staff: 2
Primary Clinical Focus: Cardiovascular Anesthesia
Additional Coverage: General Operating Room Anesthesia
The physician will provide anesthesia services for patients undergoing complex cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and structural heart procedures.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Cardiovascular Anesthesia Services
Deliver Hands-On Anesthesia Care for Cardiac Surgical Procedures
Manage Anesthesia for Open-Heart Surgery
Provide Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgical Procedures
Manage Anesthesia for Vascular Surgery
Support Structural Heart Interventions
Perform and Interpret Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Within Granted Privileges
Conduct Preoperative Anesthesia Evaluations
Develop Individualized Anesthesia Care Plans
Provide Intraoperative Hemodynamic Monitoring and Management
Manage Complex Cardiovascular Patients During Surgical Procedures
Provide Appropriate Postoperative Anesthesia Handoffs
Collaborate With Cardiothoracic Surgeons and Perioperative Teams
Support General Operating Room Anesthesia Cases as Needed
Occasionally Supervise Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)
Respond to Overnight and Weekend Anesthesia Coverage Needs
Maintain Accurate and Timely Documentation Using Epic
Required Clinical Procedures and Case Types
Cardiovascular Anesthesia
Open-Heart Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Structural Heart Procedures
Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography
Complex Cardiovascular Anesthesia Management
Additional Anesthesia Coverage
The physician may also assist with general operating room cases, depending on departmental needs.
Clinical Practice Model
Primarily Hands-On Anesthesia Care
Occasional CRNA Supervision
Collaboration With Two Cardiac Surgeons
General Operating Room Support as Needed
Clinical Practice Details
Practice Setting: Academic Medical Center / Level I Trauma Center
Hospital Capacity: 187 Beds
Main Operating Rooms: 15
Endoscopy Suites: 3
Electrophysiology Labs: 2
Additional Services: TEE, Invasive and Noninvasive Cardiology, Neurointerventional Radiology, Bronchoscopy, MRI, and Obstetrics
Annual Cardiac Cases: Approximately 360–450
Cardiac Surgeons: 2
Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics
Pediatric Anesthesia: Not Required
Anesthesia Model: Primarily Hands-On With Occasional CRNA Supervision
EMR: Epic
Requirements
Board Certified in Anesthesiology – Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Cardiovascular Anesthesiology – Required
Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography Qualifications – Required
Cardiovascular Anesthesiology Fellowship Training – Preferred
Completion of an Approved ACGME or Internationally Equivalent Cardiovascular Anesthesia Fellowship, or Qualification Through the Documented Experience Pathway
At Least Testamur Status in Advanced Perioperative Echocardiography Through the National Board of Echocardiography (NBE) – Required
Active Nebraska Medical License – Highly Preferred
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) Eligibility – Highly Preferred
Candidates Requiring Nebraska Licensure May Be Considered
Experience Providing Hands-On Cardiovascular Anesthesia
Experience Managing Open-Heart Surgical Cases
Experience With Thoracic, Vascular, and Structural Heart Procedures
Ability to Provide General Operating Room Anesthesia as Needed
Ability to Supervise CRNAs Occasionally
Availability for Overnight and Weekend Call
Clean Professional Background and Malpractice History – Highly Preferred
Cardiovascular Anesthesia Training and Experience Requirements
Candidates must meet one of the following qualification pathways.
Pathway 1: Cardiovascular Anesthesia Fellowship
Completion of an Approved ACGME or Internationally Equivalent Cardiovascular Anesthesia Fellowship
At Least Testamur Status in Advanced Perioperative Echocardiography, as Defined by the National Board of Echocardiography
Pathway 2: Documented Cardiovascular Anesthesia Experience
If fellowship-trained candidates are unavailable, physicians may be considered with:
At Least 5 Years of Documented Cardiovascular Anesthesia Experience
Letters of Recommendation From Anesthesiologists
Letters of Recommendation From Cardiovascular Surgeons
At Least Testamur Status in Advanced Perioperative Echocardiography, as Defined by the National Board of Echocardiography
Advanced perioperative echocardiography qualifications are mandatory. Candidates without the required TEE qualifications will not be considered.
Licensing and Credentialing
Board Certification in General Anesthesiology Required
Separate Board Certification in Cardiac Anesthesiology Not Required
Nebraska Medical License Required Before Practice
Active Nebraska Licensure Highly Preferred
IMLC Candidates Highly Preferred
Candidates Needing to Obtain Nebraska Licensure May Be Considered
Documentation of Cardiovascular Anesthesia Fellowship Training or Qualifying Experience Required
Verification of NBE Advanced Perioperative Echocardiography Status Required
Letters of Recommendation Required for Candidates Applying Through the Experience Pathway
Verification of Professional Credentials and Clinical Experience
Completion of Applicable Credentialing and Privileging Requirements
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 60–90 Days
Additional Assignment Information
Urgent Cardiovascular Anesthesiology Coverage
Coverage Dates: November 23–29, 2026
Partial Coverage May Be Accepted
Multiple Physicians May Be Considered
Monday–Friday Daytime Shifts
Approximately 8–10 Hours Per Day
Overnight and Weekend Call Required
Primarily Hands-On Cardiovascular Anesthesia
Occasional CRNA Supervision
Open-Heart, Thoracic, Vascular, and Structural Heart Cases
General Operating Room Anesthesia Coverage as Needed
Approximately 360–450 Cardiac Cases Annually
Two Cardiac Surgeons on Staff
Level I Trauma Center
Academic Medical Center
Adult and Geriatric Patients Only
Board Certification in Anesthesiology Required
Advanced Perioperative Echocardiography Qualifications Required
Cardiovascular Anesthesia Fellowship Preferred
Nebraska Medical License or IMLC Eligibility Highly Preferred
Epic Electronic Medical Record
Approximately 60–90 Day Credentialing Timeframe
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced, Board-Certified Anesthesiologist specializing in Cardiovascular Anesthesiology for a locum tenens opportunity in Omaha, Nebraska, beginning November 23, 2026.
The physician will provide comprehensive cardiovascular anesthesia services for open-heart, thoracic, vascular, and structural heart procedures at a Level I Trauma Center and academic medical facility.
Responsibilities include providing hands-on anesthesia care, performing transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), managing complex cardiovascular surgical patients, and supporting general operating room cases as needed.
Candidates must have advanced perioperative echocardiography qualifications and appropriate cardiovascular anesthesia training or documented experience. Cardiovascular anesthesia fellowship training is strongly preferred, with an alternative experience pathway available for qualified candidates.
The assignment includes Monday–Friday daytime coverage, unrestricted overnight call, and weekend call responsibilities.
Urgent coverage is needed November 23–29, 2026. Providers who cannot cover the entire period may still be considered.
Compensation:
Tier 1
Hourly / Call Back: $430/hr
24-Hour Call (4 Hours Gratis): $3310 per 24 hours
Night Call (2.5 Hours Gratis): $1010/shift
Tier 2
Hourly / Call Back: $445/hr
24-Hour Call (4 Hours Gratis): $3580 per 24 hours
Night Call (2.5 Hours Gratis): $1170/shift
Average Call Back Hours
Weekday: 2–3 hours
Weekend: 1–2 hours
Assignment Details
Location: Omaha, NE
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Specialty: Cardiovascular Anesthesiology
Position Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: November 23, 2026
Coverage Priority: Urgent
Coverage Dates: November 23–29, 2026
FTE Requirement: 1.0
Practice Setting: Hospital-Based Anesthesiology / Academic Medical Center
Trauma Level: Level I
Hospital Capacity: 187 Beds
Main Operating Rooms: 15
Endoscopy Suites: 3
Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics
EMR System: Epic
Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 60–90 Days
Schedule
Workdays: Monday–Friday
Day Shift Duration: Approximately 8–10 Hours
Overnight Call: Required
Weekend Call: Required
Call Availability: Unrestricted During Assigned Call Periods
Coverage Dates: November 23–29, 2026
Partial Coverage: Accepted
Multiple Providers: May Be Considered to Complete the Coverage Period
Average Weekday Callback: Approximately 2–3 Hours
Average Weekend Callback: Approximately 1–2 Hours
The physician must be available for overnight and weekend call during assigned coverage periods.
Patient Population / Surgical Volume
Patient Age Group: Adults and Geriatrics
Pediatric Cases: None
Annual Cardiac Surgical Volume: Approximately 360–450 Cases
Cardiac Surgeons on Staff: 2
Primary Clinical Focus: Cardiovascular Anesthesia
Additional Coverage: General Operating Room Anesthesia
The physician will provide anesthesia services for patients undergoing complex cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and structural heart procedures.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Cardiovascular Anesthesia Services
Deliver Hands-On Anesthesia Care for Cardiac Surgical Procedures
Manage Anesthesia for Open-Heart Surgery
Provide Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgical Procedures
Manage Anesthesia for Vascular Surgery
Support Structural Heart Interventions
Perform and Interpret Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Within Granted Privileges
Conduct Preoperative Anesthesia Evaluations
Develop Individualized Anesthesia Care Plans
Provide Intraoperative Hemodynamic Monitoring and Management
Manage Complex Cardiovascular Patients During Surgical Procedures
Provide Appropriate Postoperative Anesthesia Handoffs
Collaborate With Cardiothoracic Surgeons and Perioperative Teams
Support General Operating Room Anesthesia Cases as Needed
Occasionally Supervise Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)
Respond to Overnight and Weekend Anesthesia Coverage Needs
Maintain Accurate and Timely Documentation Using Epic
Required Clinical Procedures and Case Types
Cardiovascular Anesthesia
Open-Heart Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Structural Heart Procedures
Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography
Complex Cardiovascular Anesthesia Management
Additional Anesthesia Coverage
The physician may also assist with general operating room cases, depending on departmental needs.
Clinical Practice Model
Primarily Hands-On Anesthesia Care
Occasional CRNA Supervision
Collaboration With Two Cardiac Surgeons
General Operating Room Support as Needed
Clinical Practice Details
Practice Setting: Academic Medical Center / Level I Trauma Center
Hospital Capacity: 187 Beds
Main Operating Rooms: 15
Endoscopy Suites: 3
Electrophysiology Labs: 2
Additional Services: TEE, Invasive and Noninvasive Cardiology, Neurointerventional Radiology, Bronchoscopy, MRI, and Obstetrics
Annual Cardiac Cases: Approximately 360–450
Cardiac Surgeons: 2
Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics
Pediatric Anesthesia: Not Required
Anesthesia Model: Primarily Hands-On With Occasional CRNA Supervision
EMR: Epic
Requirements
Board Certified in Anesthesiology – Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Cardiovascular Anesthesiology – Required
Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography Qualifications – Required
Cardiovascular Anesthesiology Fellowship Training – Preferred
Completion of an Approved ACGME or Internationally Equivalent Cardiovascular Anesthesia Fellowship, or Qualification Through the Documented Experience Pathway
At Least Testamur Status in Advanced Perioperative Echocardiography Through the National Board of Echocardiography (NBE) – Required
Active Nebraska Medical License – Highly Preferred
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) Eligibility – Highly Preferred
Candidates Requiring Nebraska Licensure May Be Considered
Experience Providing Hands-On Cardiovascular Anesthesia
Experience Managing Open-Heart Surgical Cases
Experience With Thoracic, Vascular, and Structural Heart Procedures
Ability to Provide General Operating Room Anesthesia as Needed
Ability to Supervise CRNAs Occasionally
Availability for Overnight and Weekend Call
Clean Professional Background and Malpractice History – Highly Preferred
Cardiovascular Anesthesia Training and Experience Requirements
Candidates must meet one of the following qualification pathways.
Pathway 1: Cardiovascular Anesthesia Fellowship
Completion of an Approved ACGME or Internationally Equivalent Cardiovascular Anesthesia Fellowship
At Least Testamur Status in Advanced Perioperative Echocardiography, as Defined by the National Board of Echocardiography
Pathway 2: Documented Cardiovascular Anesthesia Experience
If fellowship-trained candidates are unavailable, physicians may be considered with:
At Least 5 Years of Documented Cardiovascular Anesthesia Experience
Letters of Recommendation From Anesthesiologists
Letters of Recommendation From Cardiovascular Surgeons
At Least Testamur Status in Advanced Perioperative Echocardiography, as Defined by the National Board of Echocardiography
Advanced perioperative echocardiography qualifications are mandatory. Candidates without the required TEE qualifications will not be considered.
Licensing and Credentialing
Board Certification in General Anesthesiology Required
Separate Board Certification in Cardiac Anesthesiology Not Required
Nebraska Medical License Required Before Practice
Active Nebraska Licensure Highly Preferred
IMLC Candidates Highly Preferred
Candidates Needing to Obtain Nebraska Licensure May Be Considered
Documentation of Cardiovascular Anesthesia Fellowship Training or Qualifying Experience Required
Verification of NBE Advanced Perioperative Echocardiography Status Required
Letters of Recommendation Required for Candidates Applying Through the Experience Pathway
Verification of Professional Credentials and Clinical Experience
Completion of Applicable Credentialing and Privileging Requirements
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 60–90 Days
Additional Assignment Information
Urgent Cardiovascular Anesthesiology Coverage
Coverage Dates: November 23–29, 2026
Partial Coverage May Be Accepted
Multiple Physicians May Be Considered
Monday–Friday Daytime Shifts
Approximately 8–10 Hours Per Day
Overnight and Weekend Call Required
Primarily Hands-On Cardiovascular Anesthesia
Occasional CRNA Supervision
Open-Heart, Thoracic, Vascular, and Structural Heart Cases
General Operating Room Anesthesia Coverage as Needed
Approximately 360–450 Cardiac Cases Annually
Two Cardiac Surgeons on Staff
Level I Trauma Center
Academic Medical Center
Adult and Geriatric Patients Only
Board Certification in Anesthesiology Required
Advanced Perioperative Echocardiography Qualifications Required
Cardiovascular Anesthesia Fellowship Preferred
Nebraska Medical License or IMLC Eligibility Highly Preferred
Epic Electronic Medical Record
Approximately 60–90 Day Credentialing Timeframe
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