Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist: Sign On*, Relocation, and Retention Bonus Eligible
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Job Description
We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.
We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.
Position Summary
Provide appropriate and effective anesthetic services in a safe and professional manner. Practice under established standards of care relative to conscious sedation, analgesia, and anesthesia throughout the facility. Provide consultative services relative to pulmonary care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and special problems in pain control.
Position Qualifications
Must have completed a program in Nursing leading to RN: BSN preferred. Must have completed a program leading to a CRNA certified by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist, Master’s leading in anesthesia preferred. Current ACLS, BCLS.
Must have at least ten years’ experience. Prefer five years of experience to be in a solo practice.
In addition, must be licensed by the State of Alaska as a RN and RNA. Current ACLS, BCLS, PALS.
- Knowledge and experience of anesthesia and equipment and delivery systems.
- Airway management expertise
Benefits Include
- Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
- Eleven paid holidays
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement plans
- Employee Wellness Center
- $50,000 Sign on bonus for a 3-year commitment; $35,000 for a 2-year commitment
- Plus More!
Compensation Pay Range Minimum
94.6
Employment Type: Regular
Time Type
Full time
Hours Per Week
40
FLSA Exempt
Yes
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.
Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.
For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org
Key Responsibilities
Provide safe and professional anesthetic services, including conscious sedation and pain management throughout the facility. Offer consultative support for pulmonary care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and complex pain control issues.
Requirements
Requires a nursing degree, CRNA certification, and at least ten years of experience, with a preference for solo practice background. Must hold current ACLS, BCLS, and PALS certifications and be licensed as an RN and RNA in Alaska.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Anesthesiology — CRNA Career Context
Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Anesthesiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Anesthesiology median $289k (middle half $270k–$314k)119 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alaska index 102.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 70% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $35k sign-on | US CRNA listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Anesthesiology listings | 285 in the last 30 days | 278 the 30 days before (+3%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Anesthesiology pay trend | +8.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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