<p>A well-established anesthesia care team in Erie, Pennsylvania is recruiting a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join a high-volume, multi-specialty program performing approximately 20,000 cases annually. The position offers a genuinely broad surgical case mix — from OB and pediatrics to thoracic and vascular — paired with flexible shift options, voluntary call, and a collaborative team of 32 CRNAs and 11 anesthesiologists. For a CRNA seeking clinical depth, scheduling autonomy, and a stable long-term practice environment, this role delivers on all three.</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 shift structure: choose from 8-, 10-, 12-, or 24-hour shifts; shift differentials paid on 10s, 12s, and 24s</li> <li>Call and weekend coverage are entirely voluntary — no mandatory on-call obligation</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) and a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP)</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>CME allowance with access to educational resources and professional development tools</li> <li>Clinician wellness and employee referral programs</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time CRNA role within an anesthesia care team model — 32 CRNAs and 11 physician anesthesiologists</li> <li>Approximately 20,000 annual cases, reflecting a busy, high-acuity surgical program</li> <li>Broad multi-specialty case mix: 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>Described internally as a family-like team environment with strong collegial culture</li> <li>Scheduling flexibility across four shift-length options supports work-life balance without sacrificing clinical volume</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 broad multi-specialty case mix, including OB, pediatric, thoracic, and vascular anesthesia</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Erie sits on the southern shore of Lake Erie — Pennsylvania's only Great Lakes city — offering 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 location places it within a two-hour drive of Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Buffalo, making regional travel and weekend getaways straightforward. Families are drawn to Erie's walkable neighborhoods, strong school options, and four-season outdoor lifestyle anchored by the lake.</p>