Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist (General Anesthesia) – Travel Assignment | Newport News, VA 23602

Locum tenens anesthesiologist opportunity in Newport News, VA (23602)—join a high-performing perioperative team delivering general anesthesia in an on-site hospital setting. You’ll work in a collaborative MD/CRNA care-team model with Epic EMR charting and a broad, engaging surgical case mix.

Newport News, VA 23602 offers a convenient home base for your assignment, with a variety of local dining, shopping, and everyday amenities—an appealing option for clinicians seeking Virginia locum tenens physician jobs.

Job Details (Anesthesiology Travel Assignment)

• Position: Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist – General Anesthesia
• Location: Newport News, VA 23602
• Employment Type: Travel (Locum Tenens Physician)
• Start Date: February 1, 2026
• End Date: December 31, 2026
• Hours per Week: 32
• Shifts per Week: 5
• Shift Duration: 16-hour days
• Primary Schedule: Day shift; 07:00 AM – 05:30 PM
• Call: Weeknight/weekend pager call preferred; holiday shift/call preferred
• Overtime: Not expected, but may be offered
• Estimated Weekly Pay Range: $7,963 – $8,848
• Charting System: Epic EMR
• Care Model: MD/CRNA team; supervision ratio 1:4; MDs may also do their own cases
• OR Capacity: 10 anesthesia rooms
• Case Mix: General, Ortho, OB, Neuro, Urology, GYN, Endoscopy, Ophthalmology
• Openings: 16

Job Requirements (Physician Qualifications)

• Experience: No minimum post-training anesthesiology experience required
• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME/AOA-approved anesthesiology residency
• Board Certified Anesthesiologist (board certification or fellowship required)
• Active physician license (candidates needing to obtain Virginia medical licensure are accepted)
• ECFMG and FLEX (if applicable)
• Comfort working in a care-team environment and supervising CRNAs as needed

Responsibilities (General Anesthesia / Perioperative Care)

• Provide safe, evidence-based anesthesia care across the listed case types
• Perform pre-anesthesia assessments and develop individualized anesthetic plans
• Obtain and/or verify informed consent; educate patients on anesthetic options and risks
• Manage induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
• Continuously monitor and document patient physiologic status and respond to changes promptly
• Perform clinical interventions (airway, hemodynamic, and pain management) as needed
• Collaborate with surgeons, nursing, and perioperative services to optimize outcomes
• Assist with directing and coordinating activities within the anesthesia department, as assigned

Apply now to be considered for this locum tenens anesthesiologist travel assignment in Newport News, VA 23602.

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.