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

Omaha,Nebraska
AnesthesiologistCardiacLocum TenensPosted: 7/10/26Updated: 7/13/26Ref:0041289
Contact:
Joshua Wians

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.
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