Operating Room CRNA / Nurse Anesthetist Openings in northeast Maine

Hospital in northern Maine is seeking two full-time CRNAs to assist with staffing its five Operating Rooms. The OR performs an average of cases per month, including approximately 20 births per month. The surgical suites have state-of-the-art anesthesia equipment, and CRNAs are encouraged to practice as active independent members of the Anesthesia Team. Hours are typically 7 : 00 a.m. 3 : 00 p.m. with minimal trauma. Our Surgery percentages generally average 50% general surgeries, including eyes and urology; 25% Orthopedics; 10% OB / GYN; and 15% other surgeries. Head / heart cases are not performed.

CRNA call responsibility is one in five, and our average call back is reasonable and manageable. Certification in BLS and ACLS, with AANA Certification and Maine Licensure are required. Full or part-time shifts available.

Currently there are three full-time CRNAs and two full-time Anesthesiologists on staff. Anesthesia department employs a Medical Supervision model which allows great flexibility and autonomy for our CRNAs.

Our CRNAs are employees of the hospital and are offered a highly competitive annual salary which is negotiable based on experience, plus an additional call pay stipend. We offer relocation assistance, forgivable educational loan assistance, and continuing education assistance. In addition, we provide the following employee benefits :

• Heath Insurance (employee and family coverage options)
• Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (FSA)
• Pharmacy prescription coverage
• Over-the-counter medication purchase options
• Dental (employee and family coverage options)
• Basic Life Insurance (employer paid coverage at 1x annual salary)
• Dependent and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan (b and a)
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance VESP
• Employee discount on hospital services
• Employee discount on community services / products

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About the Area :

This is the most northeastern city within the United States and has a population of approximately 9, people. This dynamic community is economically, culturally, and socially inviting. It promotes and aggressively pursues innovative business and economic development, and welcomes, supports and responds to the diversity of new people and new ideas. The area prides itself on the high quality of its public school system, extremely low crime rate and family-oriented community activities.

Family ties are strong, self-respect and respect for others is instilled, trust and courtesy are a way of life, and the pace of life is consistent with these ideals. This community celebrates the values and lessons of a multi-cultural heritage that serves as its strength and foundation in a progressive, modern world. It offers an outstanding environment in which to raise a family. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets on nearby lakes. The ocean is within easy travel distance.

Aroostook County provides great hunting and fishing, as well as a multitude of outdoor activities, including camping, biking, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, snowmobiling and downhill and cross-country skiing. The Maine Winter Sports Center was developed as a premier cross-country skiing venue. The Center has hosted several World Cup, Paralympics and Biathlon World Cup events since . Rural northern Maine enjoys a four-season environment, abundant opportunities for relaxed living, welcoming friendly communities, and a variety of recreational pursuits within minutes (rather than the typical hours). A regional airport is available in nearby Presque Isle.