1099 full-time

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A CRNA position at Ardent Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is offered through Essential Anesthesia Management. The group is described as high-acuity and collegial, with an emphasis on autonomy, professional development, and balanced working hours. Pay is set at a $300K base on a 1099 basis, with additional earnings for obstetric shifts, post-call work, and hours beyond 40 per week, and the posting cites earning potential up to $350K or more. A sign-on bonus is offered, and a student stipend is available for up to one year before the start date.

The case mix is broad and includes general, urology, orthopedic, gynecologic, major burn center, minimal pediatric, hepatobiliary, vascular, electrophysiology lab, neuro spine and brain, complex obstetric, and neonatal surgery cases. CRNAs perform their own neuraxial blocks and lines, and the site places strong weight on ERAS protocols and regional anesthesia. Call is shared among 18 CRNAs at an average of two to four calls per month, with more available on request. Roughly 18 to 20 CRNAs cover 24 active anesthesia locations each day alongside general and cardiovascular anesthesiologists and student nurse anesthetists, within a team of 25 full- or part-time CRNAs.

Eight weeks of annual time off is listed. The environment is described as CRNA-friendly and stable, with support for ongoing learning. Board certification is required, and new graduates are welcome; the hospital hosts clinical rotations for four nurse anesthesia programs. Training in regional anesthesia and obstetrics is available for those interested in broader practice. The package includes tailored onboarding and mentorship, paid malpractice coverage including tail, and access to group benefits through preferred partnerships, with support from corporate clinical leaders.

Tulsa is described as the second-largest city in Oklahoma, with a cost of living listed as 12% below the national average, a small-town feel, and public schools cited as a draw for families.