CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) - Per Diem | Up to $185.39/hour | ACT Model | St. Joseph's Medical Center - Stockton, CA

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.

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Compensation and Benefits

• Benefits: For eligible employees working 20 hours or more per week.
• Per Diem Compensation: Up to $185.39/hour based on years of experience
• Health | Dental | Vision | Life | Disability
• 401(k) | Flexible spending accounts

Medical Professional Liability Insurance

Clinician-led and physician-owned anesthesia group on the local, regional, and national levels.

Practice Environment

• Location: St. Joseph's Medical Center – Stockton, CA
• 8-room main OR cath lab, endo
• 355-bed regional medical center (CommonSpirit Hospital System)

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.

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

Participation in call is expected (24 hours in-house, 24 hours OB) - Must be within 30 minutes of the facility.

CRNAs practice to their full scope of practice and perform regional anesthesia, arterial lines, and central lines

• 8- or 12-hour shifts and call shifts are available, with scheduling flexibility to match your lifestyle.
• Post-call day off after first call
• Collaborative MD/CRNA model

Locations

St. Joseph’s Surgery Center: 5-room OR (general, GYN, urology, pain procedures, healthy peds dental and ENT, endo)

St. Joseph's Medical Center: 8-room main OR (cath lab, endo)

This is a unique practice where CRNAs and MDs work independently in an academic environment with an anesthesiology residency program.

To learn more about this opportunity, text or call Jenni Hawes at (734) 635-0818, or email jhawes@somniainc.com

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for motivated CRNAs desiring to practice independently with a supportive group of CRNAs and MDs.

Experience is preferred, but motivated new graduates have been very successful in our practice and will be considered.

Qualifications

• Active state RN and CRNA licenses
• Board certification required

ACLS | PALS | BLS

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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