Cardiac Anesthesiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Academic Level I Trauma Center in Omaha, Nebraska

Job description

THIS JOB AT A GLANCE • Dates needed: July 20–August 2, 2026, with additional availability through December • Shift type: Day Shift, Monday–Friday, 8–10-hour days with overnight and weekend call • Assignment type: Inpatient • Call required: Yes • Board certification required: Yes JOB DESCRIPTION ABOUT THE FACILITY • An academic Level I trauma center is seeking a cardiovascular anesthesiologist for high-acuity locum coverage. The hospital includes 15 main operating rooms and a comprehensive procedural environment supporting cardiac, thoracic, vascular and structural-heart services. ABOUT THE FACILITY LOCATION • Omaha offers a growing metropolitan area, a major academic medical community, convenient air travel and a lower cost of living than many comparable cities. ABOUT THE CLINICIAN'S WORKDAY • The anesthesiologist will provide hands-on cardiovascular anesthesia during 8–10-hour weekday shifts and participate in unrestricted overnight and weekend call. The physician will also support general OR cases and may occasionally supervise a CRNA. ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS • Case load/PPD: Approximately 360–450 cardiac surgical cases annually • Location type: On-Site • Prescriptive authority required: Not specified • % Hands on: Not specified • Supervision/medical direction: Hands-on physician practice with occasional CRNA supervision • Staffing model: Academic cardiovascular anesthesia team • Case mix: Open-heart, thoracic, vascular and structural-heart procedures with general OR support as needed • EMR: Epic • Credentialing: Approximately 60–90 days • Requirements: Cardiac anesthesiology fellowship, advanced perioperative echocardiography testamur or TEE certification, board certification, recent NPDB and clean background; Nebraska license is preferred but not required at submission • Travel and expenses: Local clinicians are preferred, but air travel and preferred lodging may be considered. • AI-assisted content. Please verify details directly with your recruiter.

• Day Shift, Monday–Friday, 8–10-hour days with overnight and weekend call
• Call: Yes
• Hands-on physician practice with occasional CRNA supervision