Royal Surgical Associates
Locum Physician in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs,Colorado
CRNALocum TenensPosted: 6/23/26Updated: 6/26/26Ref:0038692
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Royal Surgical Associates Recruiting

**Opportunity:** Physician - Anesthesiology **Job Details:** * Seeking 4-5 Locum Anesthesiologists to fill weekend coverage needs * Weekend Day shift



schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (10-hour shifts), required to work 4 consecutive days with option to add 1 additional day shift on Tuesday or Thursday * Weekend Night shift: 14 hours in-house, no call, no callback, scheduled 5:00 PM to 7:00 AM with a maximum of 4 night shifts (Friday through Tuesday nights) * Coverage dates needed: Late October 2026 through July 2027 * Need 2 Day shift providers and 2-3 Night shift providers * No first-time locums accepted * Practice percentage: Adult 80%, Trauma 20% * Patient age demographic: Mostly adult * Approximately 60 surgical cases per day (50% general, 10% neuro, 20% complex vascular, 20% complex ortho) * Group consists of 55 Anesthesiologists and 30 CRNAs/AAs; other anesthesiologists will be present during locum coverage * Medical direction (not supervision) of CRNAs or AAs approximately 40% of the time, up to 3 at a time * 22 operating rooms available; Level 1 Trauma Center * Locum tenens physician not responsible for preparing anesthesia chart; difficult airway equipment available * Electronic medical records system: EPIC * Required procedures include: General Anesthesia (Adult and Trauma), Acute Pain Management, Spinal Anesthesia, Epidural Anesthesia, Minor Nerve Blocks, Central Lines, Arterial Lines, Regional Anesthesia, Obstetrical Cases, Neurosurgical Cases (Head and Spine), Complex Vascular Cases (except open heart), Complex Orthopedic Cases, Local Infiltration, Ultrasound-guided block placement, Ventilation Management, Evaluation and management of acute volume/BP issues, and IV Regional Anesthesia * Thoracic and open heart cases are not required * Must be able to cover a minimum of 2 weekends per month - no exceptions * Board Certified in Anesthesiology required (Board Eligible not accepted) * Active CO License or Active IMLC Letter of Qualification highly preferred * Minimum 2 years of Trauma Level I experience outside of residency required * Must be able to perform Central Lines and be comfortable with pediatric patients * Must be able to perform open vascular procedures * Clean malpractice and background highly preferred * Required certifications: BLS, ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA) * Active Colorado state license required * **Facility:** * This facility is a major regional medical center and Level 1 Trauma Center serving the southern Colorado region. It offers a comprehensive range of surgical and critical care services supported by a large, experienced team of anesthesiologists and advanced practice providers. The facility operates 22 operating rooms and handles a high volume and diverse mix of surgical cases including general, neurosurgical, complex vascular, and complex orthopedic procedures, making it an excellent environment for experienced anesthesiologists seeking dynamic and challenging locum assignments. * **Location:** * Colorado Springs, CO * Colorado Springs is a vibrant city nestled at the base of Pikes Peak, offering stunning Rocky Mountain scenery and an abundance of outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, and rock climbing.


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