A full-time Night Float Anesthesiologist opportunity at Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix, a Level I Trauma Center in the heart of downtown Phoenix, AZ. This nocturnist role is built around a structured 1-week-on / 2-weeks-off rotation, delivering exceptional work-life balance alongside a guaranteed $475,000 base salary and a $100,000 start-date bonus. The practice group — one of Arizona's largest and most established anesthesia organizations, with more than 350 board-certified or board-eligible physicians — covers virtually every anesthesia subspecialty with fellowship-trained experts across hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and office-based settings.
Perks and Benefits
- Guaranteed base salary of $475,000 annually
- $100,000 start-date bonus
- High income potential beyond guaranteed base
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- CME allowance included
- Professional liability (malpractice) coverage provided
- Structured 1-week-on / 2-weeks-off schedule supporting true work-life balance
Practice Highlights
- Night float (nocturnist) schedule — 1 week on, 2 weeks off — with predictable, structured rotation
- Primary coverage site: Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix, a Level I Trauma Center in downtown Phoenix
- Secondary coverage site: St. Joseph's Hospital, Phoenix
- Broad adult case mix including general, gynecologic, transplant, hepatobiliary, vascular, obstetric, and neurosurgical anesthesia
- Banner University Medical Center is a recognized center of excellence for high-risk obstetrics, organ transplantation, advanced cardiac and pulmonary care, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and concussion care
- Advanced technology and pharmacology available at point of care: video laryngoscopy (VL), high-resolution ultrasound, sugammadex, remifentanil, and more
- Dedicated anesthesia technicians and respiratory therapists handle room turnover between cases
- Long-established, collegial relationships with skilled surgical and nursing teams
- Physician lounges at both hospitals with snacks, beverages, and hot breakfast and lunch provided
- Group of 350+ board-certified or board-eligible anesthesiologists with fellowship-trained subspecialty coverage across all major anesthesia disciplines
- Practice spans hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and office-based settings throughout the Phoenix metro area
- Collaborative, well-regarded group culture with flexible scheduling philosophy
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency required
- Active Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with high-acuity adult case mix including transplant, vascular, obstetric, and neurosurgical anesthesia
- Ability to work a structured night float rotation (1 week on / 2 weeks off)
About the Community
Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing major cities in the United States, offering more than 300 days of sunshine annually, a lower cost of living relative to comparable metros, and Arizona's favorable tax climate — including a low state income tax rate and no tax on Social Security benefits. Outdoor enthusiasts have immediate access to hiking at Camelback Mountain, world-class golf, and water recreation at nearby lakes, while the city's cultural scene encompasses the Phoenix Art Museum, the Heard Museum, and a vibrant downtown arts district. Arizona State University anchors a strong educational ecosystem, and the city's location puts San Diego beaches, Las Vegas entertainment, and Flagstaff skiing all within easy driving distance.