Intermittent CRNA - Juneau, Alaska

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 289,000 - 358,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Airfare covered

Lodging provided

Ground transportation provided

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) seeks an intermittent CRNA to join the Sitka & Juneau, Alaska team. Provide anesthesia and procedural sedation with independent decision-making, across multiple facilities.

Emphasis on regional anesthesia, airway management, and high safety standards in a rural, non-profit setting. The role offers a structured block schedule, ongoing professional development, and a supportive, mission-driven workplace that values its staff and patient care

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in nurse anesthesia with certification or eligibility.
• Active Alaska RN license and CRNA credentialing eligibility.
• Minimum 3+ years in independent/autonomous CRNA practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide procedural sedation and airway management at SEARHC facilities.
• Independently determine anesthesia techniques and medications.
• Assess health status and tailor sedation plans to procedures.
• Support continuous quality and patient safety during anesthesia care.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Airway management

Regional anesthesia

Sedation expertise

Rapid decision making

Education

Master’s degree in nurse anesthesia

Certificate in Nursing Anesthesia

RN license in Alaska

Alaska CRNA licensure eligibility

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.Join SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)- a distinguished non-profit health consortium dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of beautiful Southeast Alaska. We are seeking an intermittent CRNA to join an established and collegial team in Sitka & Juneau, Alaska.Why Choose SEARHC?The Vintage Park Campus is the newest medical facility serving the Juneau community. Centrally located in the Mendenhall Valley, Vintage Park offers a range of high-quality healthcare services.As one of the largest Native-run healthcare organizations in the United States, SEARHC is committed to providing quality healthcare that honors the traditions of Alaska Native people and American Indians, while ensuring that advanced medical technologies are made accessible to all.The new $300 million Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center opened in Sitka, April 2026 and in 2021 we opened the Wrangell Medical Center. With plans to build a third critical-access hospital in Haines. In addition to the dozens of established outpatient and traveling clinics throughout the region.The Practice:Structure: An autonomous and independent CRNA only practice.Schedule: 1–2-week block schedule monthly or bi-monthly.Preferred Qualifications:3+ years experience in independent/autonomous practicePeripheral/Neuraxial experience preferred (willingness to learn)Central Line/Aline experience preferred (willingness to learn)Scope of Practice:Bread-and-Butter cases – General Surgery, ENT, Ortho, Podiatry, OB/Gyn, Endoscopy, Urology, and DentalPatient Population: Healthy pediatrics, low-risk OB; elective procedures limited to healthy adults but is critical access facility in remote rural communityCollaborative and supportive team culture within a non-profit organization that truly values its employeesCompensation:Guaranteed Hourly Rate: $234.38 SEARHC will pay for roundtrip airfare, lodging, and ground transportation.Exciting Future:Employer has expanded CRNA positions to offer better work life balanceOpportunities for continued skill development: Employer invests significantly in advancing CRNA practice through training, technology, and service line expansion.Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the JobProvide procedural sedation and airway management at Juneau Procedure Center and provide anesthesia as is feasible at SEARHC hospitals. Evaluate patient health status and synthesize sedation plan based upon risk factors and procedural requirements to ensure patient safety. The anesthetist is responsible for independently determining anesthetic techniques, pharmaceuticals, and procedures, and altering plan based on patient responses and changes in patient conditions.Provides clinical anesthesia service as scheduled. This includes pre-sedation evaluations and determinations, administration of a variety of anxiolytic and sedation agents, as well as post-sedation follow-up and management.Work with SEARHC medical and administrative leadership to create discrete service line approaches to specific urological problems, where indicated by need (for example, heart failure clinic).Analyzes and interprets complex medical data and utilizes tis information to provide appropriate sedation care.Participates in all medical staff functions as requested, to include quality assurance.Abide by medical staff bylaws, rules, and regulations.Education, Certifications, and Licenses RequiredMaster’s degree accredited nurse anesthesia program OR Certificate in Nursing Anesthesiology (prior to 1990)Completion of a bachelor’s degree, medical school degree, and an accredited urology residency.Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska.Licensure as Registered Nurse Anesthetist by State of Alaska Board of Nursing and/or another state.Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS.High school diploma or equivalent required.Knowledge ofAdvanced levels of understanding of human physiology, pharmacology, and response to procedural/surgical stressors.Technical expertise in understanding of function and use of complex medical equipment to monitor and evaluate patient response to treatment.Advanced ability to evaluate respiratory status and respond appropriately to abnormality.Skills inRapid recognition and evaluation of changes in patient condition.Technical expertise in airway management.Expertise in regional anesthesia and sedationOral and written communications skills.Ability toMaintain control of rapidly evolving sedation and anesthesia care scenariosRapid evaluation and synthesis of treatment modalities in emergency situations.Ability to function independent of clinical supervision in the field of anesthesia.Ability to work cooperatively with other health professionals.Ability to work cooperatively with support staff.Required Certifications:If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!