Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Santa Maria, California
Staffing partner
Posted Aug 28
- Unit
- OR
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- No call
- Accepts
- CRNA
- Staffing partner
- HealthYes Staffing Network
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- CA nursing median $56/hr
CA nursing postings that state pay run $34/hr to $88/hr, the middle half $43/hr to $70/hr, across 2907 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
HealthYes Staffing Network is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for a permanent, full-time position with an established anesthesia organization on California’s Central Coast near Santa Maria.
This position offers strong compensation, significant clinical independence, and a no-call schedule within a collaborative anesthesia environment. The location provides convenient access to San Luis Obispo County, coastal communities, vineyards, beaches, and outdoor recreation.
Position Highlights
Permanent, full-time CRNA position
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Annual salary range of $300,000–$325,000
No call responsibilities
Independent and collaborative practice environment
Predictable clinical schedule
Diverse surgical and procedural case exposure
Strong work-life balance
California Central Coast location
Experienced CRNAs encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
Conduct pre-anesthesia evaluations
Review medical histories and diagnostic information
Develop individualized anesthesia plans
Administer general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care
Manage airway and perioperative patient needs
Monitor patients throughout surgical and procedural cases
Respond appropriately to changes in clinical condition
Support postoperative recovery and pain management
Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, physicians, and procedural teams
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Follow applicable clinical quality and patient-safety standards
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited nurse-anesthesia program
Current NBCRNA certification
Active California RN and CRNA licenses or eligibility
Current BLS and ACLS certifications
PALS certification when required
Strong independent-practice and clinical decision-making skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Previous anesthesia experience preferred
Compensation and Benefits
Annual salary: $300,000–$325,000
Final compensation based on experience and qualifications
Competitive benefits package
Additional employment terms provided during the interview process
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Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nurse-anesthesia program
- Current NBCRNA certification
- Active California RN and CRNA licenses or eligibility
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- PALS certification when required
- Strong independent-practice and clinical decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Previous anesthesia experience preferred
Place
- City
- Santa Maria, California
- Median rent
- $1,925/mo
- Local household income
- $84,746/yr
- Metro price level
- 9% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Santa Maria area index 108.8, where 100 is the national average.
Santa Maria sits in California's Central Coast wine country, offering a small-town feel with year-round mild weather and easy access to beaches. The area is known for its agricultural roots, local wineries, and signature Santa Maria-style barbecue. Out-of-state RNs will find a slower-paced community within driving distance of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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