<p>A full-time CRNA opportunity is open at a 131-bed regional medical center in Zachary, Louisiana — a growing community just north of Baton Rouge. The position operates under an independent CRNA practice model with local CRNA leadership, five to six anesthetizing locations, and a broad surgical case mix that keeps the clinical day varied and substantive. A $100,000 sign-on bonus and 7–9 weeks of paid time off signal how seriously this group competes for top anesthesia talent.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$100,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>Top-of-market base compensation with additional call and premium pay opportunities</li> <li>Retention and performance bonuses</li> <li>7–9 weeks paid time off annually</li> <li>401(k) with employer match</li> <li>Full benefits package including health, dental, and vision</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>AANA-approved continuing education through TeamHealth Institute</li> <li>Professional and leadership development resources</li> <li>Generous clinician referral program</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Independent CRNA practice model — full clinical autonomy with strong local CRNA leadership</li> <li>131-bed regional healthcare facility with modern surgical suites</li> <li>Five to six anesthetizing locations across the campus</li> <li>Broad case mix spanning general surgery, orthopedics, OB/GYN, bariatrics, GI/endoscopy, thoracic, and cath lab procedures</li> <li>Collaborative anesthesia team structure with peer CRNA leadership on-site</li> <li>Full-time schedule with defined call and premium pay structure for additional coverage</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current CRNA certification required (NBCRNA)</li> <li>Active Louisiana APRN/CRNA license or demonstrated ability to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with a diverse, high-acuity case mix including OB, cardiac cath lab, thoracic, and bariatric anesthesia</li> <li>Strong clinical autonomy, independent judgment, and communication skills essential in an independent practice model</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Zachary delivers a genuine small-town quality of life — highly rated public schools, affordable housing, and a tight-knit community atmosphere — while sitting just minutes north of Baton Rouge and its full range of dining, entertainment, cultural institutions, and healthcare infrastructure. The broader Baton Rouge region offers easy access to outdoor recreation along the Mississippi River corridor, LSU athletics, and the culinary and cultural richness of south Louisiana, with New Orleans less than 90 minutes away.</p>