Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Opportunity

Ready to love Mondays again as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in South Coast Maine—join a forward-moving, patient-first hospital where your anesthesia expertise fuels high-impact surgery and your career soars. This Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist role places an experienced CRNA or nurse anesthesiologist at the center of an innovation-forward perioperative program known for a mission-driven, patient-first culture, strong quality outcomes, low complication trends, and clinician-friendly tools that streamline anesthesia care from pre-op through PACU; the hospital's modern ORs feature robotics, advanced imaging, ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia, video laryngoscopy, and optimized decision support, while leadership invests in staffing, mental health resources, and burnout reduction initiatives so every nurse anesthetist has the autonomy, respect, and support to practice at top of license.

Within the Surgery Department this nurse anesthetist position supports complex and diverse cases in a community-based setting sized just right for impact, featuring 93 beds, a community-focused, not for profit model, a tightly integrated multi specialty physician group, a fast-response 24/7 emergency department, and a connected network of 30 primary care and specialty units that drive steady, varied surgical volumes ideal for CRNA skill growth and professional satisfaction.

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist will report to the Anesthesiology Medical Director with day-to-day support from the OR Nurse Manager, collaborating shoulder-to-shoulder with anesthesiologists, friendly perioperative nurses, PACU teams, anesthesia techs, and a diverse, highly skilled group of healthcare professionals; responsibilities span comprehensive pre-op assessments, induction and maintenance of anesthesia, airway management, neuraxial and peripheral nerve blocks, safe emergence, enhanced recovery protocols, and active participation in quality councils and evidence-based practice, with opportunities to precept, teach, and help refine protocols that let every CRNA and nurse anesthesiologist deliver precise, compassionate care.

Life in South Coast Maine gives a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist the perfect blend of coastal charm and modern convenience—think sandy beaches, iconic lighthouses, sailing and kayaking, farmers markets, and a thriving culinary scene with fresh-caught seafood and craft breweries, plus four-season recreation from leaf-peeping hikes to nearby ski weekends; concerts, galleries, local theater, family-friendly festivals, and walkable downtowns meet strong schools, higher-education access, reliable healthcare, safe neighborhoods, diverse housing options, reasonable commutes via I‑95 and the Amtrak Downeaster, quick trips through Portland International Jetport and easy access to Boston, expanding fiber connectivity, bikeable trails like the Eastern Trail, and a welcoming, inclusive community that makes every nurse anesthetist feel at home.

This Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist opportunity offers competitive compensation aligned to experience, with potential for sign-on incentives, shift and call differentials, relocation support, annual performance bonuses, generous paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, retirement with employer contribution, life and disability insurance, malpractice coverage, paid CME and CEU support, licensure reimbursement, and clear pathways for advancement.