Anesthesia, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Fort Dodge, Iowa

UnityPoint Health

1 month ago

Fort Dodge, IowaFull TimeAnesthesiology

✓ No Weekends

Practice Authority in Iowa

Independent

State opted out of federal supervision requirements.

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UnityPoint Health as a Anesthesia, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Fort Dodge, Iowa in United States.

Key Responsibilities

time opportunity Weekday schedule: 6:30 AM–3:00 PM, Monday–Friday; no weekends Call rotation: 1:7, including one weekday, one late night per week, and one holiday per year Off

site call model with ability to respond within 20 minutes Performs post

solving skills

Benefits & Compensation

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

No weekends required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UnityPoint Health in United States.

Key Skills

AnesthesiaClinical AutonomyRobotic TechnologyOrthopedic RoboticsCollaborative TeamworkPatient-FocusedCommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingPost-Anesthesia Duties

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an Accredited School of Anesthesia for Nurses and must be board eligible or board certified, complying with recertification criteria. Applicants are required to hold an unrestricted medical license in Iowa and possess the necessary state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Anesthesia, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Fort Dodge, Iowa at UnityPoint Health a 4.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Anesthesiology crna listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Anesthesiology — CRNA Career Context

This Anesthesiology position at UnityPoint Health is open to crna candidates.

CRNAs are among the highest-compensated advanced practice providers, with strong demand in ambulatory surgery centers and outpatient settings that offer lifestyle-friendly schedules.

Nationally, Anesthesiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $400k, with the typical range spanning $310k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Anesthesia, Clinical Autonomy, Robotic Technology, Orthopedic Robotics, Collaborative Teamwork, Patient-Focused, Communication, Analytical Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Anesthesiology role.

Core responsibilities: The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist will perform a full scope of practice with high clinical autonomy across various cases including General, Ortho, OB/GYN, ENT, Urology, podiatry, and cataracts, adhering to departmental policies for post-anesthesia duties. The role involves a weekday schedul...

Benefits package: Attractive compensation plan, Incentive package, Generous time off, CME allowance, Malpractice insurance, Retirement contributions, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, Loan restructuring and consolidation service. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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