This contingent (1099) CRNA opportunity places experienced nurse anesthetists across a multi-hospital teaching system in the coastal Virginia Beach / Norfolk, Virginia region. The system spans a Level I trauma center, a Level III trauma center, and a community-based acute care facility — 54 operating rooms in total — offering a genuinely broad and high-acuity case mix that few single-site assignments can match. Travel and malpractice coverage are fully provided, and compensation is paid bi-weekly on a competitive independent contractor rate.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive 1099 / independent contractor compensation paid bi-weekly
- All travel expenses covered by the system
- Professional liability (malpractice) coverage provided — no out-of-pocket cost to the CRNA
- Flexible, assignment-based scheduling that supports work-life balance
- Integrated clinical coverage model across hospital and outpatient settings
Practice Highlights
- 54 total operating rooms distributed across three facilities: a Level I trauma center, a Level III trauma center, and a community-based acute care hospital
- Accredited Primary Stroke centers and a dedicated Burn Trauma Unit within the system
- Teaching system environment with academic-level acuity and subspecialty depth
- Wide adult and pediatric case mix: Trauma, OB, Neurosurgery (including spines), General Surgery, Complex Vascular, Orthopedics, and ventilator management
- Weekday shifts available in 8-, 10-, and 12-hour configurations with call coverage included
- Flexibility to cover any facility within the system as scheduling needs arise
- Fast-paced, high-volume OR environment with consistent case availability
Qualifications
- Active NBCRNA certification required
- Active Virginia CRNA license required (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Proficiency in placing central lines and/or arterial lines required
- Experience in Trauma, Pediatrics, and OB anesthesia strongly preferred
- Ability and willingness to rotate across multiple facilities within the system as needed
About the Community
Virginia Beach sits along the Atlantic coast of southeastern Virginia, offering a lifestyle that blends an active beach scene with extensive parkland, varied outdoor recreation, and a rich cultural landscape including museums and waterfront amenities. The broader Hampton Roads metro — which includes Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Newport News — provides a large, diverse community with strong schools, a low cost of living relative to other coastal metros, and easy access to both the Outer Banks and the Washington, D.C. corridor. For clinicians who value coastal living without the price tag of the Northeast, this region consistently ranks among the most livable in the mid-Atlantic.