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Middletown, New York

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Per Diem – Optum NY - Middletown

CRNA Top 25% in Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA)Per Diem MD-Supervised State

Listed compensation

from $91/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Per Diem to join our team in Middletown, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities

Performing and documenting a preanesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient, including requesting consultations and diagnostic studies; selecting, obtaining, ordering, or administering preanesthetic medications and fluids; and obtaining informed consent for anesthesia

Developing and implementing an anesthetic plan

Selecting and initiating the planned anesthetic technique that may include general, regional, and local anesthesia and intravenous sedation

Selecting, obtaining, or administering the anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, and fluids necessary to manage the anesthetic, to maintain the patient's physiologic homeostasis, and to correct abnormal responses to the anesthesia or surgery

Selecting, applying, or inserting appropriate noninvasive and invasive monitoring modalities for collecting and interpreting patient physiological data

Managing a patient's airway and pulmonary status using endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy, or extubation

Managing emergence and recovery from anesthesia by selecting, obtaining, ordering, or administering medications, fluids, or ventilatory support to maintain homeostasis, to provide relief from pain and anesthesia side effects, or to prevent or manage complications

Releasing or discharging patients from a post-anesthesia care area and providing post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications

Ordering, initiating, or modifying pain relief therapy, through the utilization of drugs, regional anesthetic techniques, or other accepted pain relief modalities, including labor epidural analgesia

Responding to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.

Additional nurse anesthesia responsibilities which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA

What makes an Optum organization different?

Quadruple Aim: Improving Patient Satisfaction; Lowering Costs; Delivery High-Quality Outcomes; Increasing Provider Satisfaction and Well-Being

  • Clinicians are supported to practice at the peak of their license
  • Clinician-centric and clinician focused, with shared EMR across businesses to support coordinated care
  • The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation
  • Affiliations with prestigious organizations

We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility

Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company

Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)

  • Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage
  • Robust clinician learning and development programs

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum – from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

Holds current state licensure as a registered nurse in the state of New York, and complies with any applicable state statutory or regulatory requirements concerning advanced practice registered nursing

Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor

Complies with one of the following requirements regarding certification eligibility, initial certification, or recertification:

  • Is currently certified by the Council on Certification of Nurses Anesthetists or its predecessor; or
  • Is currently recertified by the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.
  • Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by this institution or state
  • Demonstrates current competency in the clinical responsibilities for which the candidate is applying

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $91.00 - $138.00 per hour. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

Perform preanesthetic assessments and implement comprehensive anesthetic plans including general, regional, and local techniques. Manage patient airway, pulmonary status, and recovery while providing post-anesthesia follow-up and emergency care.

Requirements

Must hold a current New York state registered nurse license and be a graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program. Requires certification or recertification by the Council on Certification of Nurses Anesthetists and eligibility for medical malpractice insurance.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

ACLS

Key Skills

Anesthetic Plan DevelopmentGeneral AnesthesiaRegional AnesthesiaPatient MonitoringClinical DocumentationPatient Evaluation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Per Diem – Optum NY - Middletown at UnitedHealth Group a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) — ranked against 901 active Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

CRNA Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,088 active listings.

Of the 40 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 23 employers

Sign-on bonus
82%
401k / retirement match
79% this job
Loan repayment
52%
CME allowance
52% this job
PSLF eligible
12%

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Work-life snapshot

7.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA)

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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Living in Middletown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$408k
Typical market rent
$2,340/mo
Residents’ average commute
36 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed competitive compensation model
Annual increases and bonus eligibility
Employer funded retirement contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical, dental, vision
STD/LTD
CME
Malpractice coverage