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Lexington, Kentucky

Locum CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist) Anesthesiology

CRNANo callNo weekendsContract Independent CRNA Practice

Compensation

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Job Description

. This on-site, contract position offers a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality anesthesia care in a dynamic medical practice environment.

As a Locum CRNA, you will play an essential role in administering anesthesia, monitoring patients throughout surgical procedures, and ensuring safe, effective perioperative care.

Working alongside anesthesiologists and surgical teams, you will manage a diverse caseload and contribute to the smooth operation of our clinical services.

This contract role is ideal for an associate-level professional seeking flexibility, professional growth, and the chance to work in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

  • Administer general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care for surgical and diagnostic procedures
  • Conduct thorough pre-anesthetic assessments and develop individualized anesthesia care plans
  • Monitor patients' vital signs and adjust anesthesia levels as needed throughout procedures
  • Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  • Manage airway and ventilation, including intubation and extubation, during all phases of anesthesia care
  • Document anesthesia interventions, patient responses, and post-operative evaluations accurately
  • Provide post-anesthesia care and pain management support in the recovery setting
  • Respond promptly to emergencies and adverse reactions during anesthesia administration
  • Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain accurate inventory of anesthesia supplies and medications, ensuring readiness for procedures

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia educational program (or equivalent)
  • Current and valid CRNA certification and state licensure in good standing
  • Associate-level experience in administering anesthesia in a clinical or hospital setting
  • Strong proficiency in airway management, invasive monitoring, and anesthesia techniques
  • Knowledge of anesthesia equipment, pharmacology, and emergency response protocols
  • Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making abilities under pressure
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with care teams
  • Ability to work flexible, on-site schedules as required by contract assignments
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality care

Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7a-3p

No call required

Setting: 28 ORs, including endo

Case Types: Bread & butter, no complex cases or OB, pediatrics optional

EMR: Epic

Must be board-certified

Paid travel & expenses

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Pre-anesthetic assessmentPatient monitoringEpic EMR

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist) Anesthesiology at Rinvio Recruitment a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) — ranked against 958 active Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 26 employers

6
<$260k
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$260k-290k
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$290k-320k
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$320k-350k
3
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
68%
Sign-on bonus
65%
CME allowance
58%
Loan repayment
32%
Relocation assistance
26%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 958 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k
Typical market rent
$1,553/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Lexington-Fayette, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.