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Sacramento, California

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA, Anesthesiology (Sacramento, CA)

CRNAFull-Time Independent CRNA Practice

Listed compensation

$359k-$400k

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter Medical Group seeks to hire a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to support our dynamic team in Sacramento, CA!

Qualifications

  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
  • Critical care experience
  • Registered Nurse License
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Competitive compensation
  • Award-winning 100% 401(k) match
  • Relocation assistance up to $20,000
  • Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
  • Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
  • A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

Organization Details

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,700 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento.

SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group.

Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience.

Community Information

Sacramento, the capital city of California, offers an exceptional quality of life that makes it a great place to live. One of the standout features of Sacramento is its vibrant food scene.

Known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," the city boasts a plethora of restaurants, farmers' markets, and food festivals that celebrate fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

This culinary richness is complemented by a strong sense of community, where residents enjoy a variety of local events, cultural festivals, and community activities that foster a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

Additionally, Sacramento's strategic location provides easy access to some of California's most popular destinations.

Just a short drive away, you can find yourself in the bustling city of San Francisco, enjoying the world-class wine country of Napa Valley, or experiencing the stunning natural beauty of Lake Tahoe, which offers both winter sports and summer recreational activities.

The city's proximity to diverse landscapes means residents can easily enjoy the snow-capped mountains, scenic coastlines, and lush forests. Sports enthusiasts in Sacramento also have much to cheer about. The city is home to the Sacramento Kings, an NBA team that brings exciting basketball action to the Golden 1 Center.

Moreover, the recent relocation of the Oakland A's to Sacramento has added another layer of excitement for baseball fans. With its rich cultural scene, convenient location, and passionate sports culture, Sacramento truly stands out as a dynamic and desirable place to live.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation.

We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist will provide high-quality anesthesia care as part of a dynamic multi-specialty medical group. The role involves supporting clinical operations and contributing to the group's commitment to safe and effective patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology — CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active CRNA listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

CRNA pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

CRNA by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$359k–$400kCRNA median $350k (middle half $299k–$368k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$343k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Anesthesiology listings in California22 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All crna listings in California59 active1,235 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS crna listings (all specialties): 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Anesthesiology CRNA listings153 in the last 30 days171 the 30 days before (−11%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
CRNA pay trend (all specialties)+3.4% 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. California figures use all crnas: too few California Anesthesiology postings state pay.

Top CRNA Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 16 employers
4
<$270k
7
$270k-300k
5
$300k-330k
3
$330k-360k
2
$360k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
53%
CME allowance
47%
Relocation assistance
42% this job
Loan repayment
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.7this job 1.5
Below most Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 278 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
100% 401(k) Match
Relocation Assistance up to $20,000
Zero-Cost Medical Insurance
EPIC EMR
Positive Work-Life Balance

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$452k≈ 1.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,045/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.