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OB-Focused CRNA Role in Montana – 24-Hour Shifts | 275 Days Off Per Year

Posted 3 days ago / Updated January 12, 2026

Job Highlights

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

Job Description

Benefis Health System is seeking an experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to join its anesthesia team in Great Falls, Montana, with a dedicated focus on obstetric anesthesia. This full-time W-2 position is structured around 24-hour in-house shifts on the Labor and Delivery unit, offering an exceptional work-life balance with approximately 275 days off per year.

This role is ideal for CRNAs who enjoy high-autonomy practice in obstetrics while maintaining the option to supplement income through additional shifts in outpatient procedural areas such as Ambulatory Surgery, Endoscopy, Cath Lab, and Radiology. Benefis is a Level II trauma center with a strong, established anesthesia department and full Epic EMR integration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive anesthesia care for obstetric patients
  • Manage labor epidurals, spinal anesthesia, and cesarean section anesthesia
  • Respond to obstetric emergencies and trauma activations as required
  • Participate in perioperative care for OB-related procedures
  • Collaborate with OB physicians, nursing staff, and NICU teams

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual salary range: $270,000–$320,000
  • Compensation reviewed annually against market benchmarks
  • Base salary increases tied to years of service
  • W-2 employment with malpractice coverage provided
  • 403(b) retirement plan with 5–7% employer match
  • 457(b) deferred compensation plan available
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Seven weeks of vacation time

Schedule & Work Environment

  • 90 total 24-hour in-house shifts per year
  • Approximately 275 days off annually
  • Dedicated OB call room
  • Two operating rooms located on the Labor & Delivery unit
  • Level III NICU located one floor below L&D
  • 100% independent CRNA practice model
  • Epic electronic medical record system

Case Mix

  • Labor epidurals
  • Cesarean sections (approximately 30% of deliveries)
  • Dilation and curettage procedures
  • Blood patches
  • Tubal ligations
  • Cervical cerclage procedures
  • Average of 4–6 OB-related procedures per shift
  • Approximately 115 deliveries per month

Job Requirements

  • Active NBCRNA certification
  • Eligibility for Montana licensure
  • Experience in obstetric anesthesia
  • Comfort practicing independently in a 24-hour in-house OB role
  • New graduates not accepted for this position

Location

Benefis Health System – Great Falls, Montana

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