<p>This is a unique hybrid CRNA opportunity in Phoenix, Arizona, splitting clinical time between high-risk OB anesthesia at a nationally recognized academic Level I Trauma Center and a broad main OR case mix across two additional Banner Health facilities. The position carries a $280,000 W-2 base salary plus a $50,000 start-date bonus — among the strongest total compensation packages in the Phoenix market. The hybrid structure is purpose-built to keep clinical skills sharp across the full spectrum of anesthesia while offering genuine schedule flexibility and a no-weekend, no-overnight-call component on main OR days.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$280,000 starting base compensation — W-2 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</li> <li>Company reimbursement for state licensure fees</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Hybrid position</strong> — OB anesthesia shifts at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix combined with main OR shifts at Banner Estrella Medical Center or Banner Thunderbird Medical Center</li> <li><strong>OB shifts:</strong> Six 12-hour shifts per month (12- or 24-hour shift options available Monday–Sunday); two anesthesia providers in-house at all times to share workload</li> <li><strong>OB call:</strong> In-house coverage required for nights, weekends, and holidays</li> <li><strong>OB procedural scope:</strong> Placement and management of neuraxial blocks (epidural and spinal) plus ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks (TAP blocks) when indicated; high-risk obstetrics patient population</li> <li><strong>Main OR shifts:</strong> Two 10-hour weekday shifts per week — no weekends, no overnight call</li> <li><strong>Main OR case mix:</strong> General Surgery, Bariatrics, Gynecology, Urology, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Spine</li> <li><strong>Banner University Medical Center Phoenix</strong> — nationally recognized academic medical center; Level I Trauma Center; academic affiliation with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix; coordinated clinical care, active research, and medical education mission; high-risk OB program</li> <li><strong>Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (Glendale, AZ)</strong> — 561-bed Level I Trauma Center; 15 main ORs; state-of-the-art surgical suites following a recently completed $290 million expansion; case mix includes General, Neuro, Ortho, OB/GYN, Peds, Bariatrics, Urology, Ortho Spine, Ortho Trauma, and ENT/OMF; ranked among the top hospitals in the Phoenix metro by U.S. News & World Report; recipient of Westmarc "Best of the West" award; serving the Northwest Valley for nearly 40 years</li> <li><strong>Banner Estrella Medical Center (Phoenix, AZ)</strong> — 317 all-private-bed facility; 11 main ORs; case mix includes General, Neuro, Ortho, OB/GYN, Peds, Bariatrics, Urology, Ortho Spine, Ortho Trauma, and ENT/OMFS; ranked among the top hospitals in the Phoenix metro by U.S. News & World Report; recipient of Westmarc "Best of the West" award; serving the West Valley since 2005</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) — current national certification required</li> <li>Active Arizona APRN license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Proficiency in neuraxial anesthesia (epidural and spinal) and ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks (TAP blocks)</li> <li>Comfort with high-risk obstetric anesthesia and a broad main OR case mix including neurosurgery, vascular, and orthopedic spine</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Phoenix offers more than 300 days of sunshine annually, a lower cost of living relative to comparable major U.S. metros, and a favorable state tax climate that includes no tax on Social Security benefits. Outdoor recreation is abundant — Camelback Mountain, the Desert Botanical Garden, world-class golf, and nearby lakes are all accessible year-round. The city supports professional sports franchises across all major leagues, a vibrant arts and cultural scene anchored by the Phoenix Art Museum and Heard Museum, and top-tier higher education through Arizona State University, making it an equally strong fit for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and career-focused clinicians alike.</p>