<p>A hospital in Hays, Kansas is seeking a certified registered nurse anesthetist for an ongoing locum tenens assignment with a minimum two-week commitment. The case mix is general bread-and-butter anesthesia including obstetric cases, charting is done in Epic, and the schedule carries no call and no weekend requirements — a rare combination in locum CRNA coverage that gives providers genuine control over their time. This role runs until permanent staff are placed, making it well-suited for CRNAs who want either a short bridge engagement or an extended assignment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum tenens pay rate for CRNA coverage in Kansas</li> <li>Flexible shift options to match your preferred scheduling pattern</li> <li>No call requirements — zero after-hours obligation</li> <li>No weekend requirements</li> <li>Minimum two-week commitment with options for short-term or extended coverage</li> <li>Ongoing assignment length providing schedule predictability until permanent hires are placed</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Bread-and-butter anesthesia case mix, including OB anesthesia</li> <li>Multiple shift options available to accommodate provider preferences</li> <li>No call and no weekend rotation — weekday-focused coverage model</li> <li>Supportive hospital setting with an established anesthesia workflow</li> <li>Epic EMR for all charting and documentation</li> <li>Ongoing assignment with a defined minimum commitment of two weeks; extensions available</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current CRNA certification required; board-certified or board-eligible 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 general and OB anesthesia case types in a community hospital environment</li> <li>Proficiency with Epic or willingness to adapt quickly</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Hays is a mid-sized city in north-central Kansas, situated along I-70 roughly midway between Wichita and the Colorado border — an accessible base for providers traveling in from out of state. The city offers a low cost of living, Fort Hays State University, a walkable downtown with local dining and arts, and easy access to wide-open western Kansas landscape for those who value space and quiet. Outdoor recreation, affordable housing, and a tight-knit community make Hays a comfortable and low-stress place to land for a locum assignment.</p>