<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 with no cardiac or neuro cases, making this a strong fit for experienced CRNAs who want predictable clinical work and genuine schedule control. Glasgow sits in south-central Kentucky — a low cost-of-living community within comfortable driving distance of Nashville and Louisville. This is a consistent, long-term coverage need, not a short-term fill.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum tenens pay rate for experienced, board-certified CRNAs</li> <li>Ongoing assignment with consistent, predictable coverage needs — not a one-time gap fill</li> <li>Flexible shift and call scheduling with the ability to negotiate preferred coverage arrangements directly with the facility</li> <li>Hospital-based practice with a supportive anesthesia team</li> <li>Locum engagement structure typical of hospital-based CRNA coverage (travel and housing arrangements standard for locum assignments)</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Supervised anesthesia care model within a hospital-based OR environment</li> <li>Predictable, bread-and-butter case mix: general surgical procedures, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, obstetric anesthesia, C-section coverage, and epidurals</li> <li>No cardiac cases and no neuro cases — scope is clearly defined and manageable</li> <li>Epidural placement required; OB anesthesia coverage including labor epidurals and cesarean sections is a core component of the role</li> <li>EMR platform: Cerner</li> <li>Weekday call hours: 3:30 PM – 7:00 AM</li> <li>Weekend call structure: Saturday 7:00 AM – Sunday 7:00 AM and Sunday 7:00 AM – Monday 7:00 AM (24-hour blocks)</li> <li>After-hours and weekend call required; scheduling preferences and coverage arrangements are open for discussion with the facility</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) required</li> <li>Completion of an accredited nurse anesthesia program (MSN, DNAP, or DNP pathway)</li> <li>Active Kentucky CRNA license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Kentucky</li> <li>Proficiency with obstetric anesthesia, including labor epidurals and C-section coverage</li> <li>Comfort working within a supervised anesthesia care model in a community hospital setting</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 welcoming small city known for its low cost of living, strong community character, and easy access to outdoor recreation including Barren River Lake State Resort Park. The region sits roughly 90 miles north of Nashville and about 100 miles south of Louisville, giving locum providers convenient access to major airports and urban amenities while enjoying a quieter pace between shifts. South-central Kentucky's rolling terrain, affordable housing, and four-season climate make it a comfortable base for CRNAs on extended locum assignments.</p>