Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Central Maine Medical Center; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 245,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000

Loan repayment opportunities

Relocation assistance

401(k) with employer match

CME allowance

Malpractice insurance with tail

PTO

Surgical anesthesia equipment and ORs

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME, is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a full-time role with the option to work at multiple locations including Lewiston, Rumford, and Bridgton. The position offers a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program, NBCRNA board certification, and active Maine RN/APRN licensure, plus BLS/ACLS/PALS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program.
• Board certified (NBCRNA).
• Active or eligible for Maine RN/APRN licensure.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia for a wide range of surgical procedures (general, orthopedic, GI, OB, urology).
• Conduct pre-anesthesia assessments and develop care plans.
• Provide intraoperative anesthesia management and post-anesthesia recovery care.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative staff for outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Autonomy in practice

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse Anesthesia program

NBCRNA board certification

RN/APRN Maine licensure

BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications

Job description

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Bonus Amount

Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – Full-Time

Location: Central Maine Medical Center

Option to work at multiple locations Lewiston, Rumford, and Bridgton ME.

Organization: Central Maine Healthcare

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive full-time salary (market-competitive for Maine CRNAs)
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous PTO and CME allowance
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Structured full-time schedule with flexible shifts (8s, 10s, or 12s depending on OR needs)
• Potential for sign on bonus with options for loan repayment and relocation assistance

Practice Environment

• Team-based model with experienced anesthesia staff
• Balanced case mix; minimal high-acuity trauma
• Autonomy within a supportive and professional environment
• State-of-the-art OR suites and anesthesia equipment

Multiple locations available Lewiston, Rumford, and Bridgton ME.

• Affordable cost of living compared to larger Northeast cities
• Access to lakes, mountains, skiing, and outdoor recreation
• Family-friendly communities with quality schools
• Convenient access to Portland and the Maine coastline

Why Central Maine Healthcare?

At Central Maine Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered medicine in a collaborative environment where physicians are valued and supported. Our integrated health system offers strong clinical resources, opportunities for professional growth and leadership, competitive compensation, and an exceptional quality of life in Maine. As Maine's second-largest metropolitan area, the Twin Cities provide access to a diverse patient population, a collaborative medical community, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the health of the region. Join a team where you can build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact on the health of the communities you serve.

About The Community

Located along the Androscoggin River, Lewiston-Auburn offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity, outdoor adventure, and New England charm. Lewiston-Auburn is also home to a thriving arts and culture scene, community festivals, performing arts venues, and the nationally recognized Bates College. Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, minimal commute times, highly rated schools, and access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast. Outdoor enthusiasts can embrace all four seasons with hiking, trail running, mountain biking, boating, kayaking, fishing, golfing, skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling—all within a short drive of home. Just 40 minutes away, Portland offers one of the most celebrated culinary scenes in the country. From award-winning chefs and fresh Maine seafood to craft breweries, waterfront dining and vibrant farmers markets, the city has become a destination for food lovers from around the world.

About Us

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org .

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia for a wide range of surgical procedures including general, orthopedic, GI, OB, and urology cases
• Conduct thorough pre-anesthesia assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Provide intraoperative anesthesia management and post-anesthesia recovery care
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain compliance with hospital, state, and federal safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program
• Board certified (NBCRNA)
• Active or eligible for Maine RN/APRN licensure
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Strong clinical skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based care model

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $245,000 to $268,000 per hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf