<p>A large, established anesthesiology group in Albuquerque, New Mexico is adding CRNAs to a well-staffed, high-autonomy team. CRNAs practice independently in a true collaborative model alongside anesthesiologists, managing the full perioperative continuum — pre-op assessment through PACU — with a deliberately structured call pool that protects quality of life. Total compensation reaches $300,000–$400,000 with a meaningful sign-on, making this one of the stronger CRNA packages in the Southwest.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Total compensation ranging from $300,000 to $400,000 annually</li> <li>$40,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>7 weeks of paid time off</li> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Independent, full-scope CRNA practice — CRNAs autonomously perform all pre-operative assessments, anesthetic management, PACU management, regional blocks, and line placement</li> <li>Collaborative team of 7 anesthesiologists and 30 CRNAs; physicians available and willing to mentor on blocks and lines</li> <li>Excellent case variety across elective and scheduled surgical services; case mix excludes trauma, open cardiac, thoracic, and obstetric anesthesia</li> <li>CRNAs are not responsible for code response or airway emergencies in the ICU or emergency department</li> <li>Diluted, well-distributed call pool: approximately 3 weekday calls per month, roughly 1 weekend call every 6 weeks (8–9 weekend calls per year total), and only 1 holiday call per year</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program; CRNA credential required</li> <li>National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) certification required or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Active New Mexico APRN license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort with independent full-scope practice including regional anesthesia, central line placement, and perioperative management</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city, set at 5,300 feet along the Rio Grande with the Sandia Mountains rising dramatically to the east — offering world-class hiking, skiing at Sandia Peak, mountain biking, and over 300 days of sunshine per year. The city combines a vibrant arts and food scene rooted in Southwestern culture with a cost of living well below the national average for a major metro, and easy access to Santa Fe, Taos, and the broader high-desert Southwest. Families benefit from a range of public and private school options and the cultural amenities of a university city anchored by the University of New Mexico.</p>