<p>A well-established anesthesia care team in Erie, Pennsylvania is recruiting a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join a large, collaborative group handling approximately 20,000 cases annually across a broad surgical subspecialty mix. The position is structured to support genuine clinical autonomy, with flexible shift options and voluntary call and weekend coverage — a rare combination in a high-volume environment. Erie's lakefront setting, low cost of living, and easy regional access make this a compelling long-term placement for CRNAs seeking both professional depth and lifestyle balance.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Highly competitive compensation package with an annual longevity bonus rewarding tenure</li> <li>6–8 weeks of paid time off, scaled to years of experience</li> <li>Flexible scheduling: choose from 8-, 10-, 12-, or 24-hour shifts; shift differentials apply to 10s, 12s, and 24s</li> <li>Call and weekend coverage are entirely voluntary — no mandatory on-call obligation</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) and a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP)</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>CME allowance, educational resources, and professional development tools; clinician wellness and referral programs also provided</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time CRNA role embedded in an anesthesia care team model comprising 32 CRNAs and 11 anesthesiologist physicians</li> <li>Approximately 20,000 annual cases — a high-volume platform that supports consistent clinical skill development across specialties</li> <li>Broad case mix spanning orthopedics, general surgery, GI, OB, gynecology, urology, vascular, neurology, ophthalmology, thoracic surgery, and pediatric anesthesiology</li> <li>High level of clinical autonomy within a structured, team-based care model</li> <li>Collegial, family-oriented team culture within a large, experienced group</li> <li>Flexible shift structure (8s, 10s, 12s, 24s) accommodates a range of scheduling preferences</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current CRNA certification required (NBCRNA)</li> <li>Active Pennsylvania CRNA license required, or demonstrated ability to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with a diverse, high-acuity surgical case mix including pediatric and subspecialty anesthesia</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Erie sits on the southern shore of Lake Erie, offering year-round waterfront recreation, parks, and a dining scene that punches above its size. The cost of living is meaningfully lower than comparable mid-sized metros, and the city's family-friendly neighborhoods and strong regional connectivity — roughly two hours from both Pittsburgh and Cleveland, and 90 minutes from Buffalo — make it an attractive base for clinicians who want urban access without urban overhead.</p>