This locum CV Anesthesiology position involves providing specialized anesthesia care for cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and structural heart cases in a high-acuity academic setting. The role requires TEE certification and strong cardiovascular experience, with additional support in general OR cases as needed. Providers will work hands-on with a collaborative surgical team in a Level 1 Trauma Center.
Dates/Schedule
- Start: ASAP (preferred)
- Duration: Ongoing through December 2026
- Schedule: Monday Friday, 8 10 hour shifts
- Call: Unrestricted overnight and weekend call required
- Average callback: 2 3 hours (weekdays), 1 2 hours (weekends)
- Bid Due Date: May 8, 2026 (5 PM EST)
Job Details & Responsibilities
- Provide anesthesia for open heart, thoracic, vascular, and structural heart procedures
- Perform and interpret TEE (transesophageal echocardiography)
- Assist with general OR cases as needed
- Work in a 187-bed Level 1 Trauma and academic center with 15 ORs and multiple specialty suites
- Manage adult and geriatric patients (no pediatrics)
- Collaborate with 2 cardiac surgeons and multidisciplinary teams
- Handle approximately cardiac cases annually
- Supervise CRNAs when required
- Use EPIC EMR for documentation
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Board Certified in Cardiac Anesthesiology and TEE (REQUIRED)
- TEE certification with testamur status in Advanced Perioperative Echocardiography (REQUIRED)
- Completion of ACGME-accredited (or equivalent) CV Anesthesia fellowship (REQUIRED; or 5+ years CV experience if fellowship not available)
- Nebraska license or IMLC (HIGHLY PREFERRED; willing to consider candidates needing licensure)
- Clean malpractice/background (HIGHLY PREFERRED)
- NPDB self-query report dated within 30 days (REQUIRED)
- Ability to cover cardiac and general OR cases and take unrestricted call (REQUIRED)
- Credentialing timeframe: days