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Saint Francis Healthcare
Cape Girardeau, Missouri

CRNA - W2 or 1099 option available | $50,000 Sign-on Bonus!

CRNAIncludes callIncludes weekendsContract MD-Supervised State

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Job Description

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Job Summary

Responsible for the administration of anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in (1) Pre-Anesthetic preparation and evaluation; (2) Anesthesia induction, maintenance and emergence; (3) Post Anesthesia Care: (4) Peri-Anesthetic and clinical support functions. Works collaboratively under the anesthesiologist and the overall direction of the OR Manager, Director of Surgical Services and Vice President of Patient Care Services.

Job Details and Requirements

Job Requirements

1. Schedule is 5, 8-hour days per week (M-F) or 4, 10-hour days per week, with call rotation. Call is 1 in every 6 weekends and includes first, second, and third call during the week and on weekend. CRNAs have post-first call day off.

2. No in-house call, must be able to get to the Medical Center in 20 minutes.

3. Currently 12 Anesthesiologist, and 24 CRNAs in the group.

4. Medically directed.

5. W2 or 1099 employment options available!

Benefits Include

  • W2 or 1099 employment option available!
  • Call shift pay (for employed and 1099 option)
  • 7 weeks ETO/vacation for W2 option

-$3,000 CME allowance, plus 5 days/year CME for W2 option

  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance for W2 option only

-$50,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Education

Graduate of a Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthetist.

Certification & Licensures

  • Current licensure to practice as a CRNA in the state of Missouri.
  • BLS Certification
  • ACLS Certification
  • PALS Certification

Experience

N/A

Additional Information

Why Work at Saint Francis?

Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12‑bed hospital has grown into the region’s leading healthcare system—recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience.

Today, Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306‑bed Medical Center, nearly 3,000 team members, and over 300 providers, Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis—it’s a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.

You’ll find more than 50 specialties, the region’s only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center, and southeast Missouri’s first Level III NICU. The system’s employed physician group, Saint Francis Medical Partners, supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the area’s primary care providers.

A Mission That Matters

At Saint Francis, you’re not just doing a job - you’re part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion, dignity, and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.

Mission

To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.

Vision

  • To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.
  • Values You Can Feel Every Day
  • Integrity: Doing what’s right, even when no one is watching
  • Stewardship: Managing resources wisely for the future
  • Faith: Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves
  • Hope: Lifting up those who feel discouraged
  • Joy: Serving others with a grateful, happy heart
  • Compassion: Seeing others through Christ's eyes
  • Excellence: Always striving to be the best
  • Dignity: Respecting human life from beginning to end
  • If You’re Looking to Make a True Impact…

Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose, your team feels like family, and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.

Total Rewards

Our most important asset is our colleagues. That's why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.

Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date

Saint Francis Medical Services Discount

Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility

Retirement Benefits Including SFHS Immediate Matching

  • Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
  • Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage Access
  • To learn more about our Total Rewards package and eligibility, visit sfmc.net.

Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at careers@sfmc.net.

Key Responsibilities

The CRNA is responsible for the administration of anesthesia and anesthesia-related care throughout the pre-anesthetic, induction, maintenance, and emergence phases. They work collaboratively with anesthesiologists and surgical services leadership to provide peri-anesthetic and clinical support.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program and hold current licensure as a CRNA in Missouri. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and PALS, along with the ability to arrive at the Medical Center within 20 minutes for call.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Anesthesia administrationPre-anesthetic evaluationAnesthesia maintenancePeri-anesthetic support

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 Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri 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
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
24%

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Work-life snapshot

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

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

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Cape Girardeau

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$225k
Typical market rent
$1,049/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cape Girardeau, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Saint Francis Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Cape Girardeau, MO
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

W2 or 1099 employment option
Call shift pay
7 weeks ETO/vacation for W2 option
$3,000 CME allowance plus 5 days/year CME for W2 option
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance for W2 option
$50,000 Sign-On Bonus