Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist: Sign On*, Relocation, and Retention Bonus Eligible

CRNAFull-Time Independent CRNA Practice

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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

CPR

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).

Anesthesiology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedAnesthesiology median $289k (middle half $270k–$314k)119 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingAlaska index 102.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$35k sign-onUS CRNA listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Anesthesiology listings285 in the last 30 days278 the 30 days before (+3%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology pay trend+8.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
46% this job
Sign-on bonus
42% this job
CME allowance
42%
Relocation assistance
21% this job
Loan repayment
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.7this job 1.5
Below most Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 270 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Yukon-Kuskokwim Health

Benefits & Perks

Generous PTO starting at 4.5 weeks per year
Eleven paid holidays
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement plans
Employee Wellness Center
$50,000 sign-on bonus for 3-year commitment

Living in Bethel

Median resident rent
$1,678/mo
Residents’ average commute
10 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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