<p>A newly structured hybrid CRNA position in Phoenix, Arizona places you across three Banner Health campuses — splitting dedicated OB anesthesia shifts at a nationally recognized academic Level I Trauma Center with weekday main OR shifts at two high-volume community hospitals. The role is built for CRNAs who want genuine case breadth: high-risk obstetrics and neuraxial expertise on the OB side, paired with a diverse surgical subspecialty mix on the OR side, all backed by a $280K W2 base and a $50,000 start-date bonus.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$280,000 starting base compensation — W2 employment</li> <li>$50,000 start-date bonus</li> <li>Premium pay available when volunteering for additional shifts</li> <li>Comprehensive medical benefits package</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>CME stipend and CME days included</li> <li>Company reimbursement for licensure fees</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Hybrid structure — OB shifts (Banner University Medical Center Phoenix):</strong> six 12-hour shifts per month; 12-hour and 24-hour shift options available Monday through Sunday with a flexible shift structure; two anesthesia providers in-house at all times to share workload</li> <li>OB call is required — in-house coverage for nights, weekends, and holidays</li> <li>OB anesthesia scope includes placement and management of neuraxial blocks (epidural and spinal) and ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks (TAP blocks) when clinically indicated</li> <li>Banner University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center with a high-risk obstetrics program; academic affiliation with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix supports research and education</li> <li><strong>Main OR shifts (Banner Estrella Medical Center or Banner Thunderbird Medical Center):</strong> two 10-hour weekday shifts per week; no weekends, no overnight call</li> <li>Main OR case mix spans General Surgery, Bariatrics, Gynecology, Urology, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Spine, Pediatrics, ENT/OMFS, and Orthopedic Trauma</li> <li>Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (Glendale, AZ): 561-bed Level I Trauma Center with 15 main ORs; recently completed a $290 million expansion featuring state-of-the-art surgical suites; ranked among the top hospitals in the Phoenix metro by U.S. News & World Report; recipient of Westmarc's "Best of the West" award</li> <li>Banner Estrella Medical Center (Phoenix, AZ): 317 all-private-bed facility with 11 main ORs; ranked among the top hospitals in the Phoenix metro by U.S. News & World Report; recipient of Westmarc's "Best of the West" award</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program; CRNA certification required</li> <li>Competency in neuraxial anesthesia techniques — epidural and spinal placement and management</li> <li>Competency in ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks, including TAP blocks</li> <li>Comfort with high-risk obstetric anesthesia and in-house call coverage</li> <li>Active Arizona CRNA licensure or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Phoenix offers more than 300 days of sunshine annually, a cost of living that compares favorably to other major U.S. metros, and Arizona's favorable tax climate — including a low state income tax rate and no tax on Social Security benefits. Outdoor recreation ranges from hiking Camelback Mountain and the Desert Botanical Garden to world-class golf and water sports at nearby lakes, while the city's professional sports scene (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and extensive MLB Spring Training) and cultural institutions — including the Phoenix Art Museum and the Heard Museum — round out a genuinely dynamic lifestyle. Arizona State University anchors a strong educational ecosystem, and the broader Phoenix metro continues to rank among the fastest-growing and most economically active regions in the country.</p>