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CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) – 1099 | $190-$200/hour | ACT 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 | Sacramento Area | Care Team model | Full scope practice | Diverse case mix | Leading comp | 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.

Why Choose Us?

1099 Compensation:

>5 years’ experience = $200/hour

2- 5 years’ experience =$195/hour

<2 years’ experience = $190/hour

  • Physician-owned and clinician-led anesthesia group on the local, regional, and national levels.
  • Committed to work/life balance

Practice Environment

  • Primary Location: St Joseph's Medical Center - Stockton, CA
  • 8-room main OR, 2 OB ORs, Cath/EP lab, Endo

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 to include acute care ORs, cardiac ORs, obstetrics, GI/endo, cath lab, interventional radiology, and a hospital ambulatory surgery center.

Collaborative MD/CRNA model; CRNAs work independently

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.
  • 355-bed hospital and Academic Medical Center
  • The annual anesthesia case volume is approximately 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

  • Active state RN and CRNA license
  • Board certification required

ACLS | PALS | BLS

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 and 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 independent anesthesia services across various clinical settings including ORs, OB, and interventional labs. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, CRNAs, and residents in an academic medical center environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Cardiac anesthesiaObstetric anesthesia

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) – 1099 | $190-$200/hour | ACT 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 233 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, 80% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$406k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $366k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Anesthesiology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in anesthesiology (crna)ranked against 233 Anesthesiology (CRNA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$395k–$416kAnesthesiology median $380k (middle half $291k–$546k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$366k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Anesthesiology listings in California23 active268 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 80% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (233 Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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  • No call

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.