<p>A hospital in Hays, Kansas is seeking a locum tenens CRNA for an ongoing assignment covering general anesthesia and obstetric cases. The position offers no-call, no-weekend scheduling with a minimum two-week commitment — an arrangement built for CRNAs who want genuine schedule control without sacrificing clinical variety. Multiple shift configurations are available, and the assignment runs until permanent staff are placed, giving providers the option of short-term blocks or extended coverage.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum tenens pay rate for CRNA coverage in Kansas</li> <li>Independent contractor engagement with flexible block scheduling — short-term or extended coverage accepted</li> <li>No call requirements and no weekend obligations</li> <li>Minimum commitment of two weeks, with the ability to extend through the duration of the assignment</li> <li>Multiple shift configurations available to match individual scheduling preferences</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Ongoing locum tenens assignment at an acute care hospital in Hays, Kansas</li> <li>Case mix centered on bread-and-butter anesthesia, including obstetric (OB) cases</li> <li>No call and no weekend coverage required — strictly scheduled shift work</li> <li>Minimum two-week blocks with options for extended placement through permanent hire</li> <li>Charting via Epic EMR throughout the assignment</li> <li>Supportive hospital environment with established anesthesia infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current CRNA certification required; board-certified or board-eligible candidates accepted</li> <li>Completion of an accredited nurse anesthesia program</li> <li>Active Kansas CRNA license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Kansas</li> <li>Comfort with a general bread-and-butter anesthesia case mix, including OB anesthesia</li> <li>Proficiency with Epic EMR preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Hays is a mid-sized city anchored by Fort Hays State University in the heart of north-central Kansas, offering a low cost of living, a welcoming small-city atmosphere, and easy access to the wide-open landscapes of the High Plains. The area is well suited to clinicians who appreciate a quieter pace, affordable housing, and outdoor recreation including hunting, fishing, and cycling on the Smoky Hill River trail system. Wichita and Salina are accessible for regional amenities, and the community's university presence adds cultural programming and dining variety uncommon in rural Kansas markets.</p>