Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Sky Lakes Medical Center Klamath Falls, Oregon $400k $450k (1099) / $360k $410k (W-2) 8-13 Weeks Off Full Autonomy & Regional Focus

If you became a CRNA to practice at the absolute top of your license without the corporate red tape or rigid supervisory models of large health systems, your next career chapter is right here .

Sky Lakes Medical Center is seeking a skilled, confident full-time CRNA to join our collaborative, high-functioning anesthesia team in Southern Oregon . Practicing in a true collegial care model where your clinical judgment is respected every day, you ll step into a high-earning, highly sustainable schedule with up to 13 weeks away to explore the Pacific Northwest .

The Opportunity: Independent Practice with Genuine Group Backup Experience the best of both worlds: complete procedural autonomy paired with the dependable, collegial support of an established MD/CRNA team .

• True Top-of-License Practice: Practice broad-spectrum general and regional anesthesia with clinical independence . CRNAs take primary first call while physician partners provide reliable backup .
• Predictable "39 On / 13 Off" Lifestyle Model: Structure your year around 39 weeks on and 13 weeks off for maximum career longevity and travel .
• Manageable 1:5 Call Rotation: Equitable call distribution (CRNA on first call; MD on backup) . Weekend call alternates first/second call and is always followed by Monday off .
• What a Standard Week Looks Like:
  • Monday: Scheduled cases (7:00 AM 5:00 PM)
  • Tuesday (Call Day): Scheduled cases or float backup; pager call after 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: OFF (Post-Call day to recharge)
  • Thursday: Scheduled cases (7:00 AM 5:00 PM)
  • Friday: Scheduled cases (7:00 AM 5:00 PM)
• Diverse Case Mix: Broad, engaging clinical exposure across General Surgery, Orthopedics, GYN, ENT, Podiatry, Urology, Spine, Vascular, Level III Trauma, Healthy Pediatrics, and a strong emphasis on ultrasound-guided Regional Anesthesia .
• Modern Facilities: Split your clinical days between the main hospital surgical suites and our contemporary Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) right across the street .

Financial Transparency & Employment Flexibility Choose the employment track that best aligns with your financial and personal goals:

Feature 1099 Independent Contractor Model W-2 Benefited Employee Model Annual Compensation $400,000 $450,000 (All-inclusive) $360,000 $410,000 Base Salary Time Away Up to 13 Weeks embedded into schedule

Up to 8 Weeks paid time off

Added Earning Potential Extra shift & call differential pay

Extra shift & call differential pay

Sign-On Incentive $30,000 $50,000 Sign-on Bonus

$30,000 $50,000 Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance $5,000 Direct Moving Reimbursement

$5,000 Direct Moving Reimbursement

Retirement & Benefits Independent tax flexibility Comprehensive health, dental, vision & retirement
Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Credentials: NBCRNA certified or board-eligible; eligible for or holding an active, unrestricted Oregon APRN license.
• Experience Level: 1 2+ years of independent clinical practice is strongly preferred. We are looking for an adaptable, confident practitioner who is comfortable managing diverse cases and ultrasound-guided regional nerve blocks.
• Team Fit: A dependable, communicative colleague who thrives in a collaborative, cross-functional OR team .

Where You ll Work: Sky Lakes Medical Center Sky Lakes is an independent, community-owned, 176-bed teaching hospital that defies the rural stereotype . Serving a 10,000-square-mile region as the primary healthcare anchor for over 80,000 residents, we are ISO 9001-certified, a designated Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital, and the proud recipient of the 2026 AHA Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service . We combine advanced surgical facilities including an award-winning Cancer Treatment Center and a dedicated Center for Total Joint and Spine Care with an agile, flat leadership structure where your voice directly influences clinical practice .

Where You ll Live: The Last Untamed Mountain Town If your off-hours require luxury shopping malls and five-star valet dining, Klamath Falls won't fit . But if you want a grounded mountain lifestyle with 300+ days of high-desert sunshine, clean air, and zero traffic jams, this community delivers :

• Recreation in Minutes: Less than an hour from Crater Lake National Park, with mountain biking and hiking trails 10 minutes from your driveway .
• Outdoor Paradise: World-class fly-fishing, paddleboarding, and Cascade mountain adventures in your backyard .
• High Financial Value: Benefit from Oregon's zero state sales tax, an affordable housing market, and an easy path to homeownership or acreage .
• A True Community: An authentic, unpretentious town of tap houses, food trucks, and safe neighborhoods where colleagues and patients are true neighbors .

Sky Lakes Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran.