Cardiac Anesthesiologist (Locum Tenens) Richmond, Indiana
High-Yield Holiday Coverage Block Dedicated Cardiac & General OR Team-Based Supervisory Model
Are you a Board Certified or Board Eligible Anesthesiologist with strong cardiac capabilities seeking a lucrative holiday coverage assignment? A 220+ bed Level III Trauma Center in eastern Indiana is seeking a skilled anesthesiologist for a targeted 1-week block from December 21 to December 28, 2026. Featuring standard daytime operating room hours, a supervisory team structure, and a clear cardiac call block, this position offers an outstanding short-term engagement.
The Opportunity Step into a leading regional hospital setting to provide comprehensive cardiac and general anesthesia care, working alongside experienced CRNAs and surgical staff.
Clinical Scope: Provide full-spectrum anesthesiology care across adult, pediatric, and specialized surgical services. Primary responsibilities include:
Direct management of complex cardiac procedures
Care for OB, orthopedic, vascular, spine, thoracic, and general surgical cases
Clinical supervision of certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
Autonomous order entry and patient management in the medical record
Procedural Competencies: Providers must be comfortable and proficient independently executing:
Central lines, arterial lines, PA catheters, and dialysis catheter placements
Labor epidurals, spinals, postoperative epidurals, and extremity blocks (including fluoroscopy-guided blocks)
Airway management, ventilation, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, and temporary transvenous pacemaker placements
The Schedule & Shift Breakdown:
Regular OR Hours: Monday through Thursday (Dec 21 Dec 24), 7:00 AM 3:00 PM (8-hour shifts; daily overtime applies after 8 hours)
Dedicated Cardiac Call: Continuous call block starting December 24 at 7:00 AM through December 28 at 7:00 AM (covering the December 24 & 25 holidays)
Night Call: None during regular weekday shift days
Candidate Requirements Application must include verified 12-month procedure logs to be considered by the clinical review team.
Training & Board Status: Board Certified (BC) or Board Eligible (BE) in Anesthesiology (BE candidates must be within 5 years of residency completion). Fellowship training in Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology is preferred; non-fellowship candidates are accepted with documented cardiac case volume and a signed attestation.
Licensure: Active, unencumbered Indiana State Medical License or active IMLC eligibility.
Life Support: Active BLS certification required (ACLS required if requesting conscious sedation privileges).
Case Logs & Experience: Mandatory 12-month procedure logs demonstrating recent volume across cardiac, line placements, and regional blocks.
Supervisory Comfort: Documented experience directing and supervising CRNAs in a care-team model.
Health Requirements: Documented Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations or approved medical/religious exemptions.
If you are a Cardiac Anesthesiologist available for a premium 1-week holiday coverage block in Indiana, we invite you to apply. This role is essential for maintaining regional emergency and surgical cardiac capacity apply today to connect with our recruitment team!
