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CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) - 1099 | $190-$200 Per Hour | Independent Practice Model | St. Joseph's Medical Center - Stockton, CA

CRNANo callContract Independent CRNA Practice

Listed compensation

$190-$200/hr

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Job Description

Somnia Anesthesia | Independent Practice Model | Full scope practice | Diverse case mix | $190-$200 per Hour | 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.

  • 1099 Compensation:
  • 5 years' experience $200 per Hour
  • 2 to 5 years' experience $195 per Hour
  • 0 to 2 years $190 per Hour
  • 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, please text or call Katie Bezler, Clinical Recruiter, at (914) 629-8006 or email at kbezler@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, including regional anesthesia and line placement, in a diverse clinical environment. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, residents, and other CRNAs to manage a high volume of surgical and out-of-OR cases.

Requirements

Candidates must be Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) capable of practicing independently in an academic medical center. The role is open to both experienced professionals and new graduates who are motivated to excel in a supportive, clinician-led environment.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical practiceCardiac anesthesiaObstetrics anesthesia

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) - 1099 | $190-$200 Per Hour | Independent Practice Model | St. Joseph's Medical Center - Stockton, CA at Somnia a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Anesthesiology (CRNA) — ranked against 274 active Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Anesthesiology — CRNA Career Context

Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Anesthesiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Anesthesiology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in anesthesiology (crna)ranked against 274 Anesthesiology (CRNA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$395k–$416kAnesthesiology median $341k (middle half $265k–$354k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$366k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Anesthesiology listings in California24 active276 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 68% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS CRNA listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Anesthesiology listings290 in the last 30 days275 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology pay trend+10.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (274 Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
61%
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Somnia · Stockton, California

$190-$200/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.7this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 274 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Stockton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$407k
Typical market rent
$2,032/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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