Locum Tenens Level I Trauma Anesthesiologist — Colorado Springs, 7a5p + Call, Travel/Lodging Covered

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Seeking a board-certified anesthesiologist for locum tenens inpatient coverage in Colorado Springs, CO (Oct 22, 2026 – Jul 31, 2027). This role provides clinical care and call coverage at a Level I trauma center using Epic. Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are provided.

Schedule

• Weekday shifts: Mon–Fri, 07:00–17:00
• Weekend day coverage: Fri–Mon, 07:00–17:00
• Weekend night coverage: Fri–Tue, 17:00–07:00
• Must cover two consecutive weeks per month, including weekends; shift assignments may be AM, PM, or both.

Clinical Volume & Case Mix

• Average: ~60 surgical cases/day
• Patient population: primarily adult (80%); trauma ~20% (mostly adult)
• Case mix: General 50%, Complex vascular 20%, Complex ortho 20%, Neurosurgery 10%

Facility & Support

• Level I trauma center
• EMR: Epic
• Difficult airway equipment available
• Specialty backup: other anesthesiologists on site
• CRNA support: group of 30; supervision up to 3 CRNAs concurrently

Required Privileges, Procedures & Skills

• Hospital privileges required; credentialing ≈ 3 months
• Provide general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care for adult and trauma patients
• Perform and manage: spinal and epidural anesthesia, central and arterial line placement, ultrasound-guided peripheral and minor nerve blocks, IV regional anesthesia, neuraxial and regional techniques, local infiltration
• Manage acute pain, ventilation, intravascular volume and blood-pressure issues
• Comfortable with neurosurgical, obstetrical, complex vascular (excluding open heart), and complex orthopedic cases
• Supervisory experience overseeing CRNAs

Qualifications

• Board certified in Anesthesiology (required; board-eligible not accepted)
• Active Colorado medical license or IMLC preferred; candidates requiring licensure will be considered
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Minimum 2 years Level I trauma experience post-residency required
• Comfortable with pediatric emergencies (PEDs) and open vascular procedures
• Clean malpractice and background preferred; local candidates preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, efficient anesthesia care across a high-volume operative service
• Supervise CRNAs and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in weekday and weekend call coverage as scheduled

Contact for credentialing timelines and scheduling details.