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OB CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) – Full-Time | $457,600-$481,600| St. Joseph's Medical Center - Stockton, CA

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$458k-$482k

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Job Description

OB CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) – Full-Time | $457,600 -$481,600| St. Joseph's Medical Center - Stockton, CA

High Autonomy | Top Compensation | Prime California Location |

Somnia Anesthesia is seeking full-time, part-time, and per diem OB CRNAs to join our collaborative team at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, California.

Offering full clinical autonomy, competitive pay, and a flexible schedule—all in a vibrant location with access to Sacramento, San Francisco, Napa, and the Sierra Nevada mountains.

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to high-acuity practice in a supportive and innovative teaching environment.

CRNA Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual Base Salary up to $457,600
  • Four in-house 24-hour call shifts per pay period - $4,400 per shift
  • Commitment Stipend - $2,000 per month if worked 8 OB shifts a month
  • $40,000 Sign-On Bonus (2-year commitment) OR $60,000 Sign-On Bonus (3-year commitment)
  • 7 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • $3,000 Annual CME Allowance
  • Up to $10,000 relocation allowance for out of area/state relocation (receipts required)
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability
  • 401(k) with Employer Contribution + Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Malpractice Insurance Provided (W2 only)
  • Clinician-Led, Physician-Owned Group
  • Professional development, mentoring, and wellness support

Practice Overview

Primary Location: St. Joseph’s Medical Center – Stockton, CA

Practice Environment

355-bed regional medical center (CommonSpirit Hospital System)

The Anesthesiology department is diverse, consisting of 14 physicians, over 30 independent-practice CRNAs, and 24 Residents (8-10 daily on-site)

Providing services for up to 19 anesthetizing locations daily, including acute care ORs, cardiac ORs, obstetrics, GI/endo, cath lab, interventional radiology, and a hospital ambulatory surgery center.

The annual anesthesia case volume is approx. 14,300 cases, consisting of ~ 9,000 surgical cases, 800 cardiac cases, and 2,000 out-of-OR cases in GI, EP lab/Cath Lab, and interventional radiology.

  • OB services with 3,000 births annually
  • Multi-provider anesthesia team with an average of 250-300 births per month, averaging 4 epidurals and 3 C-sections per day
  • 2 Obstetric operating rooms and 8 labor rooms in a recently renovated pavilion

Qualifications

  • Experience at an independent practice site, 2+ years
  • Prior OB experience
  • Proficiency with spinals and epidurals
  • Active state RN and CRNA licenses
  • Board certification required

ACLS | PALS | BLS

Who We’re Looking For

  • Full-Time or Part-Time CRNAs
  • Confident, Motivated Professionals Who Value Autonomy
  • 2+ Years of Experience as a CRNA
  • Decision-Making Skills and Ability to Work With an Underserved, High-Acuity Patient Population
  • High Level of Interest in Collaboration with Learners and Students

To learn more about this opportunity, text or call Jenni Hawes at (734) 635-0818, or email jhawes@somniainc.com

Hospital Profile

St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, CA, is a 355-bed hospital and part of the CommonSpirit Health System.

St. Joseph’s is the largest hospital in San Joaquin County and is considered the 10th busiest cardiothoracic department in California.

The Anesthesia Residency program started in July 2021.

Residency subspecialty training currently available at St. Joseph’s includes cardiac, obstetrics, critical care, acute and chronic pain, and pediatrics.

  • New Hospital Tower build to be completed by 2030
  • 10 new ORs, additional 155 inpatient beds, new Emergency Department space

Awards and Recognitions

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (Healthgrades): Recognized for being in the top 10% of U.S. hospitals for patient safety

America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (Healthgrades): Ranked in the top 5% nationally for clinical quality

Critical Care Excellence Award™ (Healthgrades): Superior outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

Seven Specialty Care Honors (Healthgrades): Including two Specialty Excellence Awards placing the hospital in the top 10% nationally

U.S. News & World Report Recognition: Named a 2024-2025 Best Hospital and High Performing in eleven specialties

Location Highlights

St. Joseph’s is centrally and conveniently located, only 50 minutes from Sacramento, only 90 minutes from San Francisco and Yosemite National Park, and only a few hours away from Lake Tahoe.

The St. Joseph's Medical staff tend to reside in the nearby communities of Stockton (Brookside) and the surrounding communities of Lodi, Elk Grove, Manteca, and Tracy.

About Somnia Anesthesia

Since 1996, Somnia has had a singular focus on anesthesia–investing in clinician professional development so patients can get the best care possible.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide high-acuity anesthesia services for a diverse range of surgical and obstetric cases within a collaborative, teaching-focused medical center. Maintain clinical autonomy while working alongside physicians, residents, and other CRNAs to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Anesthesia administrationObstetric anesthesiaSpinal anesthesiaEpidural administrationHigh-acuity patient care

Anesthesiology — CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active CRNA listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 4.2
Better work-life than 60% of Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 148 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Stockton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$412k
Typical market rent
$2,010/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Somnia

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Harrison, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Annual base salary up to $457,600
$4,400 per in-house 24-hour call shift
$2,000 per month commitment stipend (8 OB shifts/month)
$40,000 sign-on bonus (2-year commitment) OR $60,000 sign-on bonus (3-year commitment)
7 weeks PTO
$3,000 annual CME allowance
Up to $10,000 relocation allowance
Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)