<p>Christian Hospital in North St. Louis County, Missouri is recruiting a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join its anesthesia team at a nationally recognized, full-service community hospital within the BJC HealthCare system. The facility is ranked in the top 10% nationally for stroke care excellence and top 7% nationally for clinical quality in heart failure treatment — a testament to the acuity and subspecialty depth you will work alongside. This is a W2 employed position with a newly enhanced compensation package, sign-on bonus, and a comprehensive benefits suite that includes paid tail coverage and relocation assistance.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Newly enhanced compensation package — W2 employment status</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance including tail coverage</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision coverage (comprehensive benefits package)</li> <li>CME access through a dedicated clinician education institute, including professional development tools and educational resources</li> <li>Clinician wellness program and employee referral program</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Christian Hospital is a founding member of BJC HealthCare, one of the most respected health systems in the Midwest</li> <li>Subspecialty depth includes cardiac surgery, neurological and stroke services, and diabetes care — supporting a high-acuity anesthesia case mix</li> <li>One of the busiest emergency departments in the state of Missouri, driving significant surgical and procedural volume</li> <li>On-site EMS department providing ALS ambulance service to North St. Louis County, contributing to a robust trauma and emergent case pipeline</li> <li>Nationally ranked: top 10% for medical excellence in stroke care; top 7% for clinical quality in heart failure treatment</li> <li>Cath Lab recognized with a 5-Star Award for Cardiac Cath Lab services — reflecting active cardiac procedural volume relevant to anesthesia coverage</li> <li>Pain Management Center recognized with a 5-Star Award for Outpatient Services</li> <li>American Heart Association 2018 EMS Gold Plus Award recipient</li> <li>BJC HealthCare system hospitals recognized on the U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll of America's Top Hospitals and Best Children's Hospitals</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current CRNA certification (NBCRNA)</li> <li>Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program</li> <li>Active Missouri APRN license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with high-acuity anesthesia case mix including cardiac, neurological, and emergency surgical cases</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Christian Hospital sits at the interchange of Interstate 270 and Highway 367 in North St. Louis County — a location that offers easy access to the full St. Louis metropolitan area while maintaining a community feel. St. Louis is a major Midwestern city known for its low cost of living relative to peer metros, strong public and private school options, a thriving arts and food scene, and professional sports across multiple leagues. Outdoor recreation, the Missouri and Mississippi river corridors, and proximity to the Ozarks make the region a compelling destination for clinicians seeking urban amenities without urban cost.</p>