<p>A hospital-based anesthesia department in Glasgow, Kentucky is seeking a board-certified CRNA for an ongoing locum tenens assignment with flexible scheduling and a well-defined, manageable case mix. The practice operates under a supervised anesthesia care model and covers a broad range of general surgical, endoscopic, and obstetric cases — with no cardiac or neuro anesthesia in the mix. This is a stable, recurring need that suits CRNAs looking for consistent locum income, schedule control, or a long-term placement with predictable clinical expectations.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum tenens pay rate for experienced CRNAs</li> <li>Ongoing assignment with consistent, predictable coverage needs — not a short-term fill</li> <li>Flexible shift and call scheduling with the ability to discuss preferred coverage arrangements directly with the facility</li> <li>Hospital-based practice with a supportive anesthesia team</li> <li>Manageable, defined case mix that supports sustainable workload and work-life balance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Supervised anesthesia care model within a hospital-based setting</li> <li>Case mix includes general "bread-and-butter" surgical anesthesia, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, obstetric anesthesia (including epidurals and C-section coverage)</li> <li>No cardiac cases and no neuro cases — a clearly scoped, community-hospital anesthesia practice</li> <li>Epidural placement is a required competency for this assignment</li> <li>Weekday call coverage: 3:30 PM – 7:00 AM</li> <li>Weekend call coverage: Saturday 7:00 AM – Sunday 7:00 AM and Sunday 7:00 AM – Monday 7:00 AM (24-hour weekend call blocks)</li> <li>After-hours and weekend call required; shift preferences and coverage planning are open for discussion with the facility</li> <li>EMR platform: Cerner</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current CRNA certification (NBCRNA board-certified)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited nurse anesthesia program</li> <li>Active Kentucky CRNA license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Kentucky</li> <li>Proficiency with obstetric anesthesia, including epidural placement and C-section coverage</li> <li>Comfort with endoscopy and bronchoscopy anesthesia in a community hospital environment</li> <li>Experience working within a supervised anesthesia care model</li> <li>Familiarity with Cerner EMR preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Glasgow is the county seat of Barren County in south-central Kentucky — a region known for its affordability, outdoor recreation, and genuine small-town character. The area sits near Barren River Lake State Resort Park, offering boating, fishing, and hiking, and is within reasonable driving distance of Bowling Green and Nashville, Tennessee. For locum providers, the combination of low cost of living, accessible regional airports, and a welcoming community makes Glasgow a practical and pleasant base for an extended assignment.</p>