W‑2 full-time

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A CRNA position at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital in Sulphur, Louisiana is available through Essential Anesthesia Management, which is seeking a service-oriented nurse anesthetist. The role can be filled as a 1099 contractor or as a W2 employee, with the posting listing $346,000 for the 1099 option, a $40k sign-on bonus, and $260,000 for the W2 option with full benefits.

Benefits described include a generous 401K, medical coverage, CME and licensure support, and 8 weeks off plus facility holidays. Paid malpractice support from corporate clinical leaders and access to group benefits through preferred partners are also mentioned.

Case types include general, orthopedic, obstetrics, and some urology. The anesthesia department has 2 anesthesiologists and 6 CRNAs, and daily staffing consists of 1 anesthesiologist with 5 CRNAs. Call rotates 1:6, and the posting describes it as manageable, with about 300 deliveries per year.

Providers may perform their own regional and neuraxial blocks and can work at the top of their license. The facility says it is willing to train, and new graduates are encouraged to apply. Board certification is listed as a qualification.

Sulphur is about a 15-minute drive from the amenities of Lake Charles, and the posting highlights its cost of living, outdoor recreation, and southern Cajun culture and cuisine.