Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Full Time

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Sky Lakes Medical Center | Klamath Falls, Oregon

$400k–$450k (1099) / $360k–$410k (W-2) | 8-13 Weeks Off | Full Autonomy & Regional Focus

If you became a CRNA to practice at the absolute top of your license without the corporate red tape or rigid supervisory models of large health systems, your next career chapter is right here.

Sky Lakes Medical Center is seeking a skilled, confident full-time CRNA to join our collaborative, high-functioning anesthesia team in Southern Oregon. Practicing in a true collegial care model where your clinical judgment is respected every day, you’ll step into a high-earning, highly sustainable schedule with up to 13 weeks away to explore the Pacific Northwest.

The Opportunity: Independent Practice with Genuine Group Backup

Experience the best of both worlds: complete procedural autonomy paired with the dependable, collegial support of an established MD/CRNA team.

• True Top-of-License Practice: Practice broad-spectrum general and regional anesthesia with clinical independence. CRNAs take primary first call while physician partners provide reliable backup.

• Predictable "39 On / 13 Off" Lifestyle Model: Structure your year around 39 weeks on and 13 weeks off for maximum career longevity and travel.

• Manageable 1:5 Call Rotation: Equitable call distribution (CRNA on first call; MD on backup). Weekend call alternates first/second call and is always followed by Monday off.

• What a Standard Week Looks Like:

  • Monday: Scheduled cases (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

  • Tuesday (Call Day): Scheduled cases or float backup; pager call after 5:00 PM

  • Wednesday: OFF (Post-Call day to recharge)

  • Thursday: Scheduled cases (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

  • Friday: Scheduled cases (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

• Diverse Case Mix: Broad, engaging clinical exposure across General Surgery, Orthopedics, GYN, ENT, Podiatry, Urology, Spine, Vascular, Level III Trauma, Healthy Pediatrics, and a strong emphasis on ultrasound-guided Regional Anesthesia.

• Modern Facilities: Split your clinical days between the main hospital surgical suites and our contemporary Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) right across the street.

Financial Transparency & Employment Flexibility

Choose the employment track that best aligns with your financial and personal goals:

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Credentials: NBCRNA certified or board-eligible; eligible for or holding an active, unrestricted Oregon APRN license.

• Experience Level: 1–2+ years of independent clinical practice is strongly preferred. We are looking for an adaptable, confident practitioner who is comfortable managing diverse cases and ultrasound-guided regional nerve blocks.

• Team Fit: A dependable, communicative colleague who thrives in a collaborative, cross-functional OR team.

Where You’ll Work: Sky Lakes Medical Center

Sky Lakes is an independent, community-owned, 176-bed teaching hospital that defies the rural stereotype. Serving a 10,000-square-mile region as the primary healthcare anchor for over 80,000 residents, we are ISO 9001-certified, a designated Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital, and the proud recipient of the 2026 AHA Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service. We combine advanced surgical facilities—including an award-winning Cancer Treatment Center and a dedicated Center for Total Joint and Spine Care—with an agile, flat leadership structure where your voice directly influences clinical practice.

Where You’ll Live: The Last Untamed Mountain Town

If your off-hours require luxury shopping malls and five-star valet dining, Klamath Falls won't fit. But if you want a grounded mountain lifestyle with 300+ days of high-desert sunshine, clean air, and zero traffic jams, this community delivers:

• Recreation in Minutes: Less than an hour from Crater Lake National Park, with mountain biking and hiking trails 10 minutes from your driveway.

• Outdoor Paradise: World-class fly-fishing, paddleboarding, and Cascade mountain adventures in your backyard.

• High Financial Value: Benefit from Oregon's zero state sales tax, an affordable housing market, and an easy path to homeownership or acreage.

• A True Community: An authentic, unpretentious town of tap houses, food trucks, and safe neighborhoods where colleagues and patients are true neighbors.

Sky Lakes Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran.