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Independent CRNA Opportunity in Hamilton (Bitterroot Health)

Posted 4 weeks ago / Updated May 20, 2026

Job Highlights

Call Required Facility (Direct Hire) Full Time MT W-2

Job Description

Bitterroot Health is seeking an experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join its independent practice team in Hamilton, Montana. This full-time opportunity offers a highly competitive compensation package with shared call responsibilities and a broad variety of surgical cases in a supportive and collegial environment. CRNAs practice independently and provide comprehensive anesthesia care across multiple specialties including obstetrics, orthopedics, general surgery, ophthalmology, podiatry, neurosurgery, urology, and ENT procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer anesthesia and anesthesia-related care independently
  • Perform pre-anesthetic evaluations and post-anesthesia care
  • Manage anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence
  • Provide peri-anesthetic and clinical support functions
  • Participate in shared first-call rotation every fifth night
  • Administer spinal anesthesia, epidurals, and regional anesthesia blocks
  • Insert arterial lines and occasional central venous catheters
  • Work collaboratively with a team of six full-time CRNAs

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual compensation ranging from $320,000 – $340,000
  • Sign-on bonus available
  • 9 weeks vacation plus 1 week CME
  • $3,500 annual CME allowance with rollover option
  • Licensing reimbursement
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Interview expenses paid
  • Malpractice coverage provided

Job Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program
  • Current NBCRNA certification required
  • Current Montana CRNA license required
  • Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
  • Independent practice experience required
  • Critical Access Hospital experience preferred
  • Minimum three years of anesthesia experience in an acute care setting preferred
  • New graduates not accepted

Schedule & Work Environment

  • Full-time W-2 position
  • Operating room hours typically 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Shared first-call rotation every fifth night
  • No second-call responsibilities
  • Every sixth week assigned to neurosurgery with Friday off
  • Independent CRNA practice model
  • Cases include OB, pediatrics, neuro, orthopedic, trauma, and regional anesthesia

Location

Bitterroot Health
1200 Westwood Drive
Hamilton, Montana 59840

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