CRNA - Christus San Marcos Hospital | $285,000 W2 + 11 Weeks Off!

CRNAIncludes callFull-Time MD-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$285K

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

CRNA Opportunity – CHRISTUS San Marcos – San Marcos, TX

Independent Practice | $285K W2 | 11 Weeks Off + Post-Call Days

Essential Anesthesia Management is seeking a CRNA to join our service-focused anesthesia team at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital in San Marcos, TX. Work alongside a seasoned group of 9 CRNAs and 2 MDs at a community hospital that offers a wide scope of care—just under an hour from both Austin and San Antonio.

Position Highlights

  • $285,000 W2
  • 11 weeks off per year + post-call days
  • Cases: General Surgery, Orthopedic, Endo/GI, OB/GYN
  • Call is 1:9, post-call off, and two 24-hour OB shifts per month.
  • OB deliveries average <75/month
  • CRNAs cover 5 sites of service daily
  • Collaborative team with strong autonomy and mutual support

Qualifications

  • Board Certified CRNA
  • Regional anesthesia proficiency preferred, but we’re happy to train

What We Offer

  • $285,000 W2 compensation
  • 11 weeks PTO + post-call days
  • Day-one benefits: medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting
  • CME and licensing allowance
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Employer-paid short-term disability
  • Support from clinician leadership
  • No-nonsense, minimal non-compete

Why consider San Marcos?

Prime Location – Nestled between Austin and San Antonio, San Marcos offers easy access to two major cities while maintaining its small-town charm and relaxed pace.

Outdoor Lifestyle – Enjoy tubing, kayaking, and paddleboarding on the spring-fed San Marcos River, along with access to beautiful parks, trails, and Hill Country views.

Vibrant College Town – Home to Texas State University, San Marcos boasts a youthful energy, cultural events, great dining, and a strong sense of community.

About Us

Essential Anesthesia Management, a partnership between YPS and EmergencHealth, is a clinician-founded, clinician-led anesthesia management company striving to deliver the highest quality anesthesia care to both patients and hospitals alike. Over the past several years, we have experienced significant growth, providing turn-key department management at over 125 facilities in 6 states. Over 1400 CRNA and Anesthesiologist providers make up the Essential Team. We are continually seeking additional service-minded professionals to join our team and pride ourselves on hiring the best and brightest. We want to hire exceptional people. If you want to be part of a great anesthesia team that really understands the day-to-day demands in the OR, please give us a call at 469-860-8793.

Essential Anesthesia Management is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the assigned and essential functions.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive anesthesia management for a variety of cases including general surgery, orthopedics, and OB/GYN. Collaborate with a team of CRNAs and MDs to deliver high-quality care across five daily sites of service.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

General Surgery AnesthesiaOrthopedic AnesthesiaEndo/GI AnesthesiaOB/GYN AnesthesiaPatient CareClinical Autonomy

CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$285k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $294k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$285k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$20k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
67%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

2.6/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in San Marcos

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$287k
Typical market rent
$1,428/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
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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About Essential Anesthesia Management

Hospitals and Health Care
Longview, TX
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

11 weeks PTO
Post-call days off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with 4% match
CME allowance
Licensing allowance