<p>A six-month locum CRNA assignment is available at a hospital in Topeka, Kansas, starting July 6. The role centers on general anesthesia with OB participation in a medically directed model, supported by Epic charting and a schedule structured to protect work-life balance. Topeka offers a low cost of living, a stable Midwestern community, and straightforward access to the Kansas City metro — a strong fit for a traveling CRNA seeking a well-organized, predictable assignment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum pay rate commensurate with CRNA anesthesia scope including OB coverage</li> <li>Six-month assignment with a defined start date of July 6 — predictable runway for planning</li> <li>Shift flexibility built into the schedule to support improved work-life balance</li> <li>Independent contractor (1099) locum engagement</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Hospital-based anesthesia practice in Topeka, Kansas</li> <li>Clinical scope covers general anesthesia cases with an OB component — participation in obstetric anesthesia is required</li> <li>Primarily medically directed model with occasional independent cases</li> <li>Call requirement of 1–2 calls per week</li> <li>Charting and documentation via Epic EMR</li> <li>Six-month assignment length beginning July 6</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current CRNA certification (NBCRNA) required</li> <li>Completion of an accredited nurse anesthesia program</li> <li>Active Kansas CRNA license or eligibility to obtain prior to start date</li> <li>Willingness and competency to participate in OB anesthesia cases</li> <li>Comfort functioning in both medically directed and independent practice models</li> <li>Up-to-date vaccination status per facility requirements</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Topeka is the Kansas state capital, situated along the Kansas River roughly 60 miles west of Kansas City — close enough for a weekend in a major metro, quiet enough to decompress between shifts. The city offers a genuinely low cost of living, well-regarded public schools, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the Kaw Valley trail network and Milford Lake. For a locum provider, Topeka delivers the stability of a capital-city hospital environment without the congestion or expense of a large urban market.</p>