Job Description

Independent Practice | 24-Hour Weekend Call | Every Other Weekend | High Acuity Case Mix

Somnia Anesthesia is seeking a skilled  Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)to join our collaborative team at St. Joseph’s Medical Center. This position offers full clinical autonomy in an  Independent Practice Model , covering  First Call (In-House 24 Hour)shifts every other weekend.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $5,560 - $5,800 per shift (Based on experience | Inclusive of call stipend)
• Competitive Pay: Premium rate for independent, in-house call coverage.
• Commencement Bonus
• Provider is responsible for malpractice coverage (2mil/4mil)
• Culture: Join a dynamic, clinician-led team that values expertise and supports professional growth.

Practice Environment

• Facility: St. Joseph’s Medical Center (Stockton, CA) – A 355-bed regional hospital and Level III Trauma Center.
• Schedule: Every Other Weekend (Saturday or Sunday).
• Shift Type: 24-Hour In-House First Call.
• Practice Model:   Full Independent Practice. No medical direction.
• Scope: Full scope of practice including regional anesthesia, arterial lines, central lines, and high-acuity cases.
• Team: Work alongside 14n physicians, 30+ independent-practice CRNAs, and 24 resident physicians.
• Case Mix: ~14,300 annual cases including General, Trauma, Cardiac (~800/yr), OB (3,000 births/yr), and Interventional Radiology.
• Academic: Work in a supportive teaching environment alongside the Anesthesia Residency program.

Qualifications:

• Active California RN and CRNA License.
• NBCRNA Certification.
• ACLS | BLS | PALS.
• Ability to practice independently in a high-acuity setting (Trauma/OB experience preferred).

To learn more about this opportunity,  text or call Jenni Hawes at (734) 635-0818 , or email jhawes@somniainc.com

Hospital Profile:  

• St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, CA, is a 355-bed hospital and part of the CommonSpirit Hospital System. St. Joseph’s is the largest hospital in San Joaquin County and is considered the 10th busiest cardiothoracic department in California. The Anesthesia Residency program started in July 2021. Residency subspecialty training currently available at St. Joseph’s includes cardiac, obstetrics, critical care, acute and chronic pain , and pediatrics. 
• New Hospital being built in the next 2-3 years

Awards and Recognitions:

• Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (Healthgrades): Recognized for being in the top 10% of U.S. hospitals for patient safety  
• America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (Healthgrades): Ranked in the top 5% nationally for clinical quality  
• Critical Care Excellence Award™ (Healthgrades): Superior outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies  
• Seven Specialty Care Honors (Healthgrades): Including two Specialty Excellence Awards placing the hospital in the top 10% nationally  
• U.S. News & World Report Recognition: Named a 2024-2025 Best Hospital and High Performing in eleven specialties  

Location Highlights:

• St. Joseph’s is centrally and conveniently located, only 50 minutes from Sacramento , only 90 minutes from San Francisco and Yosemite National Park , and only a few hours away from  Lake Tahoe .
• The St. Joseph's Medical staff tend to reside in the nearby communities of Stockton (Brookside) and the surrounding communities of Lodi, Elk Grove, Manteca, and Tracy.

About Somnia Anesthesia

Since 1996, Somnia has had a singular focus on anesthesia–investing in clinician professional development so patients can get the best care possible.

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