Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Listed compensation
$200/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
USAP Gulf Coast is hiring 1099 CRNAs!
Job Highlights
- 1099 CRNA Opportunities – Houston, TX (Multiple Locations)
- Flexible Independent Contractor Roles Across the Greater Houston Area
US Anesthesia Partners is actively seeking experienced CRNAs for 1099 independent contractor opportunities across several locations in the Houston market. If you're looking for flexibility, and strong hourly compensation, this is a great opportunity to build a schedule that fits your lifestyle!
Available Locations
- Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood
- Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
- Memorial Hermann Southeast
- Memorial Hermann Pearland
- Memorial Hermann Greater Heights
- Memorial Hermann Cypress
Position Highlights- 1099 Independent Contractor- $200/hour- Flexible scheduling based on availability and site needs- Ability to work across multiple facilities within the region- Malpractice coverage provided
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program (DNP or DNAP required)
- Current certification through theNational Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
- Eligible for or currently licensed as an APRN (CRNA) through theTexas Board of Nursing
- 1 year of clinical experience required
Company Information
US Anesthesia Partners (USAP) is a network of local anesthesia practices backed by nationwide support. Our dedicated Care Team model provides patients with the highest quality care. Local and national CRNA Advisory Councils and CRNA leadership ensure all voices are heard and respected. With locations across the U.S., you can choose the facility, case type and schedule that fit your lifestyle and career goals. Be part of the team leading the nation in quality anesthesia care.
US Anesthesia Partners, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.
Key Responsibilities
The CRNA will provide high-quality anesthesia care across multiple hospital facilities in the Houston region. They will work as an independent contractor to deliver patient-centered anesthesia services based on site needs.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Anesthesiology — CRNA Career Context
Of the 50 active CRNA listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$416k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $428k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $416k | CRNA median $275k (middle half $250k–$293k)123 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$428k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| CRNA listings in Texas | 133 active | 1,263 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 80% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas CRNA listings: 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $55k) · 8% offer loan repayment133 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Anesthesiology listings | 290 in the last 30 days | 276 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$416k midpoint, that is roughly $17k–$29k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Houston
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $243k
- Typical market rent
- $1,544/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.