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CRNA - Anesthesiology - Up to $50K Sign On Bonus!

CRNAFull-Time Independent CRNA Practice

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Job Description

Up to $50K Sign On Bonus – Des Moines, IA – Seeking CRNAs

Become a Valued Member of Your Anesthesia Team

As a CRNA, you play a critical role in our mission to improve lives in Anesthesiology and are a valued member of the full care team. At Vituity we know the impact you can have.

Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 890 practices across the country, serving 14.5 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Up to $50k sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
  • Seeking valued, independent full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to join our Anesthesia team.
  • Current IA state license a plus.
  • ACLS and PALS required.
  • Providers may support affiliated surgery centers.

The Community

  • Des Moines, Iowa, is a vibrant and growing city that blends Midwestern charm with modern energy, making it a fantastic place to live and work.
  • As the capital city, it’s home to a thriving job market, particularly in healthcare, and tech.

Residents enjoy a rich cultural scene with attractions like the Des Moines Art Center, the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and the historic East Village.

The city comes alive with events such as the Iowa State Fair, one of the country’s largest and most celebrated.

  • Just a short drive away, you’ll find outdoor escapes like Gray’s Lake Park and Saylorville Lake.
  • Des Moines experiences all four seasons, offering snowy winters and warm summers.
  • Centrally located in the Midwest, it’s within reach of other major cities.
  • Sports fans enjoy easy access to NFL, NBA, and NHL games in nearby Minneapolis, Kansas City, and Chicago.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior health plan options
  • Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%25 plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions (eligible January following 18 months of service)
  • Variety of Pre-Tax Savings Accounts including HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits
  • Time Off when you need it: Annual PTO plus additional sick leave
  • Flexible scheduling for work/life balance

Annual Cash Bonus

  • Professional Expense Reimbursement for medical staff dues, states licenses, DEA license, and national recertification fees
  • Up to $1,500 annual allowance for medical education courses and professional memberships
  • Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Free education opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Several wellness programs that focus on provider wellbeing and health
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Benefits for part-time and per diem vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more information.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

The CRNA will serve as a valued member of the anesthesia care team to improve patient lives. Responsibilities include providing anesthesia services and supporting affiliated surgery centers.

Requirements

Candidates must be Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) with current ACLS and PALS certifications. An Iowa state license is considered a plus for applicants.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careClinical anesthesiaSurgery supportCollaborationPatient safety

Anesthesiology — CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top CRNA Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 22 employers

9
<$285k
9
$285k-310k
5
$310k-335k
1
$350k
3
$360k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
78% this job
Sign-on bonus
59% this job
CME allowance
59% this job
Loan repayment
26% this job
Relocation assistance
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 167 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Des Moines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$227k
Typical market rent
$1,126/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Up to $50K Sign-On Bonus
Health Insurance
Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D
401(k) with $1.20 match per dollar up to 6%
Profit-Sharing Contributions
HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits
Annual PTO plus sick leave
Flexible Scheduling