Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

CRNAFull-Time MD-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$245k-$268k

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Job Description

Bonus Amount

Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – Full-Time
  • Location: Central Maine Medical Center
  • Option to work at multiple locations Lewiston, Rumford, and Bridgton ME.
  • Organization: Central Maine Healthcare
  • Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive full-time salary (market-competitive for Maine CRNAs)
  • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Generous PTO and CME allowance
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Structured full-time schedule with flexible shifts (8s, 10s, or 12s depending on OR needs)
  • Potential for sign on bonus with options for loan repayment and relocation assistance
  • Practice Environment
  • Team-based model with experienced anesthesia staff
  • Balanced case mix; minimal high-acuity trauma
  • Autonomy within a supportive and professional environment

State-of-the-art OR Suites and Anesthesia Equipment

  • Multiple locations available Lewiston, Rumford, and Bridgton ME.
  • Affordable cost of living compared to larger Northeast cities
  • Access to lakes, mountains, skiing, and outdoor recreation
  • Family-friendly communities with quality schools
  • Convenient access to Portland and the Maine coastline

Why Central Maine Healthcare? At Central Maine Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered medicine in a collaborative environment where physicians are valued and supported.

Our integrated health system offers strong clinical resources, opportunities for professional growth and leadership, competitive compensation, and an exceptional quality of life in Maine.

As Maine's second-largest metropolitan area, the Twin Cities provide access to a diverse patient population, a collaborative medical community, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the health of the region.

Join a team where you can build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact on the health of the communities you serve.

About the Community

Located along the Androscoggin River, Lewiston-Auburn offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity, outdoor adventure, and New England charm. Lewiston-Auburn is also home to a thriving arts and culture scene, community festivals, performing arts venues, and the nationally recognized Bates College.

Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, minimal commute times, highly rated schools, and access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast.

Outdoor enthusiasts can embrace all four seasons with hiking, trail running, mountain biking, boating, kayaking, fishing, golfing, skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling—all within a short drive of home. Just 40 minutes away, Portland offers one of the most celebrated culinary scenes in the country.

From award-winning chefs and fresh Maine seafood to craft breweries, waterfront dining and vibrant farmers markets, the city has become a destination for food lovers from around the world.

About Us

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations.

The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute.

CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

Administer anesthesia for a wide range of surgical procedures including general, orthopedic, GI, OB, and urology cases

  • Conduct thorough pre-anesthesia assessments and develop individualized care plans
  • Provide intraoperative anesthesia management and post-anesthesia recovery care
  • Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  • Maintain compliance with hospital, state, and federal safety and quality standards

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program
  • Board certified (NBCRNA)
  • Active or eligible for Maine RN/APRN licensure
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
  • Strong clinical skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based care model

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $245,000 to $268,000 per hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: primehealthcare.com

Employment Status: Full Time

Shift: Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: eeoc.gov

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Anesthesia AdministrationPre-Anesthesia AssessmentIndividualized Care PlanningGeneral AnesthesiaOrthopedic AnesthesiaGastrointestinal AnesthesiaObstetric AnesthesiaUrology AnesthesiaPatient SafetyQuality Standards ComplianceInterdisciplinary CollaborationIndependent Clinical Practice

Anesthesiology — CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$257k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $264k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
60% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Relocation assistance
32% this job
Loan repayment
24% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 30% of Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 215 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lewiston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$307k≈ 1.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,471/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Central Maine Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Lewiston, Maine
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Generous PTO
CME Allowance
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
Loan Repayment Options
Relocation Assistance