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NorthStar Anesthesia
Fort Worth, Texas

Baylor Surgical Hospital – Full-Time Chief CRNA

CRNA 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time MD-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$220k-$250k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Role Overview

Join NorthStar Anesthesia as we continue our exciting nationwide expansion! We're seeking passionate CRNAs to help deliver excellence in anesthesia care across NorthStar's growing network of 280+ client sites in 25 states.

Whether you're an experienced CRNA looking to grow your career, an SRNA, or a new graduate, we welcome you to explore a future with NorthStar—where opportunities are tailored to your experience and aspirations.

What You’ll Find at NorthStar

  • Top-tier compensation and exceptional benefits package that reward your expertise
  • Flexible scheduling and supportive teams that respect your work-life balance
  • Work to the capacity of your specialty with diverse cases and advanced practice opportunities
  • Opportunities for leadership and professional development across our growing national network

We Offer

  • Base Salary: $220K – $250K
  • No Call, No Nights, No Weekends
  • PTO: 7-8 Weeks
  • Flexible Scheduling Options: 8, 10, and 12-Hour Shifts Available
  • Opportunity to Perform Regional Anesthesia and Practice at the Top of Your License
  • Full-Time, W2
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Pet Insurance
  • Malpractice Coverage
  • CEU Funds
  • Learning and Development Programs
  • Mentorship

About The Facility

The Facility

Baylor Surgical Hospital at Fort WorthCASES INCLUDE: Joint, Ortho, Spine, Urology, ENT, Pain, Plastics, Podiatry, Neuro

About NorthStar

NorthStar Anesthesia is one of the largest and fastest-growing anesthesia providers in the U.S., caring for millions of patients each year with the support of over 4,000 dedicated clinicians. We are committed to clinical excellence, empowering our teams, and building careers with purpose.

Nationwide CRNA Opportunities

Explore NorthStar’s opportunities across more than 22 states including: AL, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, KS, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NM, OH, PA, TN, TX, WV, VA

NorthStar Anesthesia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Chief CRNA will provide high-quality anesthesia care across various surgical specialties including orthopedics, spine, and neurosurgery. This leadership role involves managing clinical operations and ensuring excellence in patient care within the Baylor Surgical Hospital network.

Requirements

Candidates must be qualified CRNAs capable of practicing at the top of their license. The role is suitable for experienced professionals looking for leadership opportunities in a surgical hospital setting.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipOrthopedic AnesthesiaSpine Surgery AnesthesiaUrology AnesthesiaENT AnesthesiaPain ManagementPlastic Surgery AnesthesiaPodiatry AnesthesiaNeuroanesthesia

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Baylor Surgical Hospital – Full-Time Chief CRNA at NorthStar Anesthesia a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) — ranked against 939 active Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

CRNA Career Context

NorthStar Anesthesia ranks #6 of 10 employers hiring CRNA on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

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

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$235k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $242k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$235k midpoint, that is roughly $9k–$16k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution29 jobs · 21 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
69% this job
Sign-on bonus
62%
CME allowance
50% this job
Relocation assistance
27%
Loan repayment
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 939 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Fort Worth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k≈ 1.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,615/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 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 NorthStar Anesthesia

Hospitals and Health Care
Irving, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Base Salary: $220K – $250K
No Call, No Nights, No Weekends
PTO: 7-8 Weeks
Flexible Scheduling Options: 8, 10, and 12-Hour Shifts Available
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
Company-Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance