Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – Lexington, KYStart your next CRNA contract on 05/18/2026 at a Level 1 Trauma Center with a supportive anesthesia team. You’ll earn an hourly rate of $226.20 with a weekly pay schedule via direct deposit and comprehensive medical benefits (W-2). Choose a schedule that fits your availability, including 4x10s (preferred), and providers must be able to work every week.Quick Facts

• Location: Lexington, KY
• Start Date: 05/18/2026
• End Date/Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift; 4x10-hour schedule (7:00a–5:30p, 1/2-hour lunch)
• Hours/week: Full-time (schedule options: 8s, 10s, or 12s; preference for 4x10)
• Employment Type: Contract (Locum Tenens)
• License/Certs:State of KY license required (open to licensing); NBCRNA board certification required
• Experience:Minimum 1 year experience (NO NEW GRAD)

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Pay Rate:$226.20/hour
• Weekly Pay Schedule: Weekly via Direct Deposit
• Employment Tax Status:W-2
• Medical Benefits: Comprehensive medical benefits
• Referral Bonus Program: Robust referral bonus program
• Sick Time: Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state/federal/local laws
• Reimbursements: Licensure–certification, travel and other reimbursements when applicable
• Support: 24/7 dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS
• Rate Notes: OT: Not indicated; Holiday pay: 1.5x normal rate on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

What You’ll Do

• Provide anesthesia care as a CRNA within a medically directed model
• Work collaboratively with anesthesia techs, anesthesiologists, and residents
• Support cases across Ortho, Trauma, Vascular, and Neuro (no heart; no neonatal)
• Manage daily case flow, with 1–9 patients/day depending on assignment needs
• Perform required airway and vascular access skills, including intubation, central line, arterial line, and line placement
• Provide NORA coverage as required by the facility
• Follow anesthesia care direction, including typical ratios such as 2:1 or 3:1 (attending/resident room coverage varies)

What You NeedRequired

• NBCRNA board certification
• KY state license required (open to licensing)
• Minimum 1 year of CRNA experience (no new grads)
• Ability to work every week and meet scheduling expectations (must be available 4 weeks/month)
• Competence with: Intubation, Central Line, Arterial Line, Line Placement
• Ability to work NORA (as required)

Preferred

• Additional anesthesia-related certifications beyond baseline board certification (if held)

About the AssignmentYou’ll join an anesthesia team at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Lexington, supporting a broad mix of surgical specialties including Ortho, Trauma, Vascular, and Neuro (no heart; no neonatal). The CRNA role is medically directed and integrated with anesthesia staff and attending providers, with case volumes varying day to day.VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSRN