Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Four 10-Hour Days | Day Shift

Location: La Grande, OR (Rural Eastern Oregon)

Compensation: $370k-390K+ per year

We are seeking a flexible and motivated Nurse Anesthetist to join a supportive, provider-centric anesthesia department in rural Eastern Oregon. This position offers the opportunity to work in a balanced 1:4 MDA/CRNA model where teamwork and peer support are the top priorities. If you are looking for a community-focused role that offers both professional growth and an exceptional quality of life, this is the ideal team for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-anesthetic assessments and develop individualized anesthesia plans.
• Administer general, regional, and MAC anesthesia for General Surgery, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, and Urology.
• Perform advanced regional techniques, including spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocks.
• Manage intraoperative physiology, including airway management, fluid resuscitation, and medication titration.
• Collaborate with MDAs and surgical staff to ensure a safe and efficient OR environment.
• Oversee post-anesthesia care and hand-offs to PACU or ICU.
• Participate in a rotating call schedule
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and engage in quality incentive programs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program (DNP or DNAP).
• Current, unencumbered Oregon RN license and APRN (CRNA) certification.
• Current NBCRNA board certification or recertification.
• Active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Innovative, energetic, and flexible professional who thrives in a collaborative, rural team environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($370-390K+)
• Quality incentives up to $40K
• $30K commencement bonus
• $8,000 annual CME allowance, including licensing, dues, subscriptions, and paid CME time
• Student loan repayment
• Hospital employed
• 52 day off by virtue of the schedule + any PTO Used
• Full benefits including a 401k match & paid malpractice