Cardiac Anesthesiologist Locum Tenens Omaha, NE
Support open-heart, thoracic, vascular, and structural heart cases at a leading facility in Omaha, Nebraska. This locum assignment offers a $432.90 hourly rate, weekday shifts of 8 10 hours, and unrestricted overnight and weekend call coverage needs, with urgent availability beginning November 23, 2026. Apply now to be considered for the full assignment or select dates within the coverage period.
Quick Facts
- Location: Omaha, Nebraska
- Start Date: 10/31/2026
- End Date/Duration: Not specified; urgent coverage need includes November 23 November 29, 2026
- Shift: Monday Friday, 8 10-hour days; unrestricted overnight and weekend call
- Hours/Week: Not specified
- Employment Type: Locum tenens
- License/Certifications: Advanced Perioperative Echocardiography testamur status through NBE; state medical license required
- Experience: CV anesthesiology fellowship preferred; alternative pathway requires at least 5 years of documented CV anesthesia experience
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Pay Rate: $432.90
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits for W-2 clinicians
- Robust referral bonus program
- 24/7 dedicated support
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
- Licensing, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
What You ll Do
- Provide cardiac anesthesiology care for open-heart, thoracic, vascular, and structural heart procedures.
- Support general operating room cases as needed.
- Provide hands-on care for adult and geriatric patients.
- Perform and apply advanced perioperative transesophageal echocardiography expertise.
- Participate in weekday, overnight, and weekend call coverage.
- Occasionally supervise a CRNA.
- Document patient care in the EPIC electronic medical record.
What You Need
Required - Advanced Perioperative Echocardiography testamur status as defined by the National Board of Echocardiography.
- Completion of an approved ACGME or international-equivalent cardiovascular anesthesiology fellowship; or at least 5 years of documented cardiovascular anesthesiology experience with letters of recommendation from anesthesiologists and cardiovascular surgeons.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required state medical license.
- Availability for applicable weekday, overnight, and weekend coverage.
Preferred - Cardiovascular anesthesiology fellowship training.
- Experience in academic or Level I trauma center environments.
- Experience with structural heart, thoracic, vascular, and general operating room cases.
About the Assignment
You ll work in a 187-bed academic Level I trauma center with 15 main operating rooms, endoscopy suites, electrophysiology labs, and invasive and noninvasive cardiology services. The facility performs approximately cardiac cases annually and has two cardiac surgeons on staff. Apply today to discuss your availability and coverage options.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply .
