Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist; CRNA Trauma Center

Location: East Chicago, IN |
Schedule: Full-time, Permanent (1099 also available), Monday – Friday, 7am-3:30pm with evening, weekend and holiday on-call rotation |
Compensation: Permanent hourly rate $135.00 - $150.00, or 1099 hourly rate $205.00

A well-established and expanding healthcare provider in Northwest Indiana is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join its anesthesia team. This organization is recognized as one of the few HIMSS Stage VII facilities in the country, reflecting a strong commitment to advanced digital patient care technology, and offers a supportive, tech-forward environment that emphasizes clinician well-being and sustainable work-life balance.

Relocation Assistance available for qualified candidates.

• Perform and document a pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient
• Develop an appropriate anesthesia care plan based on patient history and surgical needs
• Select, obtain, and administer anesthetic, adjuvant, and accessory drugs and fluids
• Manage patient airway and pulmonary status using masks, endotracheal intubation, or mechanical ventilation
• Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by selecting and administering medications
• Provide post-anesthesia follow-up care and evaluate patient response to anesthesia
• Support 28 ORs and Non-Operating Room Anesthesia areas including 7 GI suites, Cath Labs, and IR
• Manage a daily patient volume of 2 to 10 cases depending on complexity
• Participate in a 1 weekend per month call rotation, acting as second call to anesthesiologists
• Utilize AI-functionality within the Epic EMR system for inpatient and outpatient documentation
• Maintain compliance with HIMSS Stage VII standards for digital medical record sophistication
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff in a multidisciplinary team
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols and infection control standards
• Attend departmental meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives

• Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program
• Current state registered nurse license
• Current state advanced practice nurse prescriber license
• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Open to H-1B applicants who meet all federal requirements and possess an unrestricted Indiana medical license

• Proficiency with Epic EMR systems preferred

• Permanent hourly rate: $135.00 - $150.00
• 1099 hourly rate: $205.00
• Highly competitive salary offers, negotiable in line with MGMA guidelines
• Contract bonuses based on RVUs and quality metrics
• Sign-on bonus (negotiable)
• Relocation reimbursement (negotiable)
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans included
• 403(b) opportunities including employer match
• CME funds of $2,000
• Licensure reimbursement for license, CSR, DEA, and dues/subscriptions
• Flexible time off

This position offers the opportunity to practice within a premier, tech-forward, HIMSS Stage VII facility that prioritizes physician well-being, offering a manageable call schedule, strong compensation aligned with MGMA benchmarks, and comprehensive benefits including relocation assistance.