Opportunity:
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Job Details:
8-week contract position with potential for extension
Full-time schedule: 4x10s (7a-5: 30p) or 3x12s (7a-7: 30p) with 30-minute lunch
Must be available 4 weeks per month
Medically directed by anesthesiologists (typically 2: 1 or 3: 1 ratio)
Patient care includes orthopedic, trauma, vascular, and neuro procedures (no heart procedures)
Required to work in Non-Operating Room Anesthesia (NORA) settings
Skills required: intubation, central line, arterial line, and line placement
Patient population spans all age groups (no neonatal)
Patient load varies from 1-9 patients daily
Epic EMR experience preferred
Minimum 1 year of CRNA experience required (no new graduates)
NBCRNA certification and Kentucky state license required (open to licensing assistance)
Facility:
This facility is a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides comprehensive healthcare services to the region. The hospital offers advanced medical care across multiple specialties including orthopedics, trauma, vascular, and neurosurgery. The anesthesia department is well-staffed with CRNAs, anesthesiologists, anesthesia techs, and residents working collaboratively to provide high-quality patient care in both operating room and non-operating room settings.
Location:
Lexington, KY
Lexington, known as the "Horse Capital of the World," offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and scenic countryside. The city boasts a vibrant downtown with excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment options, while being surrounded by the beautiful Bluegrass Region. Residents enjoy a moderate cost of living, rich cultural heritage, and easy access to outdoor activities in nearby Daniel Boone National Forest.
