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CRNA - Full-Time | $350,604-$385, 611 + $60k Commencement Bonus | Independent Practice Model | St. Joseph's Medical Center - Stockton, CA

CRNAIncludes callFull-Time Independent CRNA Practice

Listed compensation

$351K–$386K

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Somnia Anesthesia | Independent Practice Model | Full scope practice | Diverse case mix | Leading comp $385,611+ $60k Commencement Bonus| Region's top-rated hospital

Join a dynamic, clinician-led team of CRNAs and anesthesiologists that values your expertise, supports your professional growth, work-life balance, and an environment to thrive.

Enjoy independent practice with a diverse case mix and a collegial environment at this highly rated academic medical center.

Inquire about our *$20k AANA Congress 2026 Limited-Time Bonus -FT position only | Offer is good between 8/1-9/15, 2026.*Terms and conditions apply

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Compensation and Benefits

  • 5 years' experience $385,611.20
  • 2 to 5 years' experience, $360,609.60
  • 0 to 2 years $350,604.80
  • Commencement Bonus: $40,000 for a 2-year commitment OR $60,000 for a 3-year commitment.
  • PTO: 7 weeks of PTO
  • $3,000/year CME allowance
  • Relocation assistance/allowance available up to *$10,000 for out-of-state or out-of-area candidates

*receipts required

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) and flexible spending accounts.
  • Med/Mal: Malpractice insurance provided
  • Clinician-led and physician-owned anesthesia group on the local, regional, and national levels.
  • Committed to work/life balance
  • Robust professional development, mentoring, and wellness resources

Practice Environment

Location: St. Joseph's Medical Center - Stockton, CA

Facility

8-room main OR, cath lab, endoscopy.

355-bed hospital with 14,300 annual cases covering a wide range of specialties: general, colorectal, ortho, spine, thoracic, cardiac, vascular, OB/GYN, plastics, ENT, podiatry, and more.

Schedule

Flexible 8-hour and 12-hour shifts, including call options. Post-call days off for in-house shifts.

Scope of Practice: Full autonomy for CRNAs, including regional anesthesia, arterial lines, and central lines.

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

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking full-time and part-time CRNAs who are motivated to practice independently in a supportive, collaborative environment. Our group works across St. Joseph's Medical Center & St. Joseph's Surgery Center.

Ideal Candidates: Experienced CRNAs or new graduates ready to excel in an academic environment alongside an anesthesiology residency program.

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 Hospital 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 being built in the next 2-3 years

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 full-scope anesthesia services with complete autonomy in a diverse clinical environment including ORs, cath labs, and endoscopy suites. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, residents, and other CRNAs to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be qualified CRNAs capable of practicing independently in an academic medical center setting. Experience levels ranging from new graduates to experienced professionals are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Anesthesia administrationCardiac anesthesiaObstetric anesthesiaClinical assessmentCollaboration

CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$368k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $333k in an average-cost state. 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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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 5.4
Better work-life than 60% of Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 958 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Stockton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$412k≈ 1.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,010/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
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.

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