A cardiac anesthesiology position is available at a hospital-based facility in Galloway, NJ, for locum tenens coverage. The role primarily involves administering anesthesia for complex cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and general adult surgical cases. The position offers a varied schedule that includes weekday and weekend call coverage, adapting to the surgical needs of the hospital.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital
• Start Date: January 2026
• Schedule: Shift varies based on surgical schedule and hospital needs; includes weekday, night call, and weekend call coverage
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Galloway, NJ
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia for complex surgical cases including cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries
• Perform procedures such as IV regional anesthesia, plexus anesthesia, ventilation management, and regional anesthesia
• Supervise Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)
• Utilize skills in open heart anesthesia, TEE, PA catheter, arterial line, and central line insertions
• Document efficiently using the Cerner EMR system

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Anesthesiology [REQUIRED]
• Active New Jersey Medical License [REQUIRED]
• ACLS and BLS Certifications [REQUIRED]
• Fellowship in Cardiac Anesthesia [PREFERRED]
• Proficiency in open heart, thoracic (non-open heart), and complex vascular cases [REQUIRED]
• Experience supervising CRNAs [REQUIRED]
• Experience with Cerner EMR [PREFERRED]

Working Hours

• Schedule varies with hospital surgical needs including night and weekend calls

Skills

• Strong proficiency in administering anesthesia for complex surgical procedures
• Effective supervision of CRNAs
• Excellent documentation and EMR utilization skills
• Capability to perform advanced anesthesia techniques and patient evaluations