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Canon City, Colorado

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Anesthesiology

CRNAFull-Time Independent CRNA Practice

Listed compensation

$134-$148/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Cañon City, CO – 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 900 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

Seeking valued, independent full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to join our Anesthesia team.

  • New grads welcome to apply!
  • ACLS required.
  • Current CO state license is a plus.
  • Providers may support affiliated hospitals.
  • Light call plus excellent compensation and time off.
  • W2 employee opportunity.

The Practice

  • CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital – Cañon City, Colorado
  • Level IV trauma center.
  • Amazing group, top of license, independent practice.
  • Over 2,500 surgical cases per year.
  • Case mix includes trauma, outpatient, regional, and ortho.

The Community

Cañon City is a charming, adventure-filled small town in southern Colorado that blends stunning natural scenery, rich Old West history, and a friendly, close-knit community, making it a wonderful place to work and call home.

The city is best known as the gateway to the Royal Gorge, home to the world-famous Royal Gorge Bridge — one of the highest suspension bridges in the world — and the scenic Royal Gorge Route Railroad, along with a walkable historic downtown lined with local restaurants, breweries, wine tasting rooms, and independent shops.

Nestled along the Arkansas River at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Cañon City offers world-class whitewater rafting, fishing, hiking, and biking, plus scenic drives like Skyline Drive and access to nearby wineries such as the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey.

Thanks to its unique location, the city enjoys a mild, sunny climate often called Colorado's banana belt — with four distinct seasons but milder winters and comfortable summers that support year-round outdoor living.

Located about 45 miles southwest of Colorado Springs and roughly two hours from Denver, sports fans can catch major league action with the Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, and Colorado Rockies within easy reach.

With an affordable cost of living, a strong sense of community, great schools, and some of the most beautiful scenery in Colorado, Cañon City is a rewarding place to build a career and enjoy the Rocky Mountain lifestyle.

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

Salary range for this role ranges from $134 - $148 per hour based on years of service. Please speak with a recruiter for more information.

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, providing anesthesia services for a variety of surgical cases including trauma, outpatient, and orthopedic procedures. They will work in an independent practice setting at a Level IV trauma center to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must be Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and hold an ACLS certification. A current Colorado state license is considered a plus, and new graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careTrauma supportRegional anesthesiaOrthopedic anesthesiaClinical practice

Anesthesiology — CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Anesthesiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Anesthesiology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$284k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Anesthesiology listings in Colorado11 active270 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 82% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentUS CRNA listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Anesthesiology listings308 in the last 30 days269 the 30 days before (+14%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology pay trend+8.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
74% this job
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
13% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 270 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Med America

Hospitals and Health Care
Emeryville, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Superior Health Plan Options
Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Coverage
401(k) with $1.20 match per dollar up to 6%
Discretionary Profit-Sharing Contributions
HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits
Annual PTO plus additional sick leave
Flexible Scheduling
Annual Cash Bonus

Living in Canon City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$343k
Typical market rent
$1,365/mo
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

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