Locum CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist) Anesthesiology
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
This is a contract, on-site role within the Medical Practice industry, ideal for an associate-level nurse anesthetist looking to deliver high-quality perioperative care in a dynamic clinical setting.
As a Locum CRNA, you will provide anesthesia care to patients undergoing surgical and procedural interventions, working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the surgical team to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to apply your clinical expertise across a range of cases while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety.
Responsibilities
- Administer general, regional, and local anesthesia for surgical and procedural cases
- Conduct comprehensive preoperative patient assessments and develop individualized anesthesia plans
- Monitor patients' vital signs and physiological status throughout the perioperative period
- Manage airway secured
- Respond promptly to intraoperative complications and emergencies
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to coordinate patient care
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of anesthesia records and patient charts
- Adhere to institutional protocols, infection control, and patient safety standards
- Provide postoperative pain management and recovery care
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and case reviews
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program (CRNA)
- Current, unrestricted CRNA certification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
- Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice
- Associate-level experience in clinical anesthesia practice
- Strong knowledge of pharmacology, anesthesia equipment, and monitoring technologies
- Proficiency in airway management and advanced life support (ACLS) certification
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to varied surgical environments and clinical workflows
- Commitment to patient safety, professionalism, and continuous learning
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7a-3:30p
Call Requirement: 5 call shifts per month
5 ORs, 2 endoscopy suites, and 1 urology suite
Case Types: Bread and butter, general surgery, urology, ENT, OB, orthopedics, ophthalmology, pediatric dental
Will practice independently
EMR: Meditech
Must be board-certified
Paid travel and expenses
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Anesthesiology — CRNA Career Context
Of the 50 active CRNA listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
CRNA pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in anesthesiology (crna) | ranked against 283 Anesthesiology (CRNA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | CRNA median $330k (middle half $290k–$367k)49 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Kentucky index 90.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All crna listings in Kentucky | 20 active | 1,226 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 82% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US crna listings (all specialties): 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Anesthesiology CRNA listings | 155 in the last 30 days | 163 the 30 days before (−5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| CRNA pay trend (all specialties) | +3.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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