<p>A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist opportunity is available at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania — a 316-bed non-profit community hospital founded in 1875 and rated the No. 1 hospital in Erie across ten quality categories including surgical care, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, trauma care, and women's health. This is a high-acuity, full-service anesthesia practice with the highest compensation package in the region, voluntary call and weekend coverage, and a team culture described as genuinely family-like. Erie offers four-season Great Lakes living with a low cost of living and strong community roots.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Highest compensation package in the Erie region, with shift differentials and an annual longevity bonus</li> <li>PTO of 6–8 weeks annually, scaled to years of experience</li> <li>Call and weekend coverage is entirely voluntary — no mandatory on-call obligation</li> <li>Multiple scheduling options available to fit individual lifestyle preferences</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) plan and Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP)</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>CME access, professional development tools, and educational resources through a dedicated clinician institute</li> <li>Clinician wellness program and employee referral program</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>316-bed non-profit community hospital with broad surgical and procedural volume across multiple high-acuity service lines</li> <li>Rated No. 1 in Erie for overall hospital care and overall surgical care</li> <li>Recognized centers of excellence in major cardiac surgery, major neurosurgery, orthopedic care, hip fracture care, pulmonary care, pneumonia care, trauma care, and women's health — reflecting a diverse and complex anesthesia case mix</li> <li>Collaborative, family-like environment with strong collegial relationships between the anesthesia and surgical teams</li> <li>Voluntary call and weekend structure gives CRNAs meaningful control over their schedule</li> <li>Founded in 1875 by the Sisters of St. Joseph — the oldest hospital in the Erie area, with deep institutional stability and community trust</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current CRNA certification through the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)</li> <li>Active Pennsylvania CRNA licensure or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with a broad surgical case mix spanning cardiac, neurosurgical, orthopedic, trauma, and women's health procedures</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Erie sits on the southern shore of Lake Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania — Pennsylvania's only Great Lakes city — offering waterfront recreation, four-season outdoor activities, and a cost of living well below national averages. The region features a vibrant arts and dining scene, strong public and private school options, and easy access to Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo within two to three hours. For clinicians seeking a high-quality practice environment without the pace or expense of a major metropolitan area, Erie is a compelling destination.</p>