Dartmouth Health’s Department of Anesthesiology is seeking skilled and motivated Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to join our dedicated team in the Outpatient Surgery Center (OSC). Located in the beautiful Upper Valley of New Hampshire, you’ll practice in a focused, fast-paced ambulatory setting that prioritizes efficiency, patient experience, and high-quality care. In the OSC, CRNAs deliver anesthesia for a variety of same-day surgical procedures, working closely with a collaborative, team-oriented group of surgeons, nurses, and support staff. This setting offers a predictable case mix, streamlined workflows, and an emphasis on patient throughput and safety. This is an ideal opportunity for CRNAs seeking a more structured schedule and strong work-life balance, while still maintaining clinical excellence and autonomy. Join a team that values your expertise, supports your professional growth, and allows you to thrive in a welcoming, community-focused environment. Our Practice:• Practice exclusively in a high-efficiency Outpatient Surgery Center (OSC) focused on same-day procedures• Deliver anesthesia for a variety of ambulatory surgeries across multiple specialties• Work in a streamlined environment designed for safety, efficiency, and optimal patient flow• Collaborate closely with experienced surgeons, nurses, and perioperative staff in a team-based model• Personalized and flexible scheduling, including various shift types, to accommodate varying lifestyles• No weekend or call requirements• Teaching opportunities with SRNA clinical rotations and resident training programs• Supportive, friendly, and caring work culture
Why Join Our Team?• Work in an academic environment that brings together advanced clinical care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities for teaching.• Opportunities to participate in SRNA education and resident training.• 1,680 annual clinical hours for full-time CRNAs, equivalent to 10 weeks away from clinical work.• No overnight call and minimal weekend work.• Opportunities to pick up additional shifts at $254/hr. including per diem opportunities across the Dartmouth Health system.
Compensation and Benefits• Starting salary tiers of $259,400, with increases based on CRNA experience.• $75,000 sign-on incentive, paid in three installments across two years• Up to $15,000 in relocation assistance, based on mileage.• Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning on day one.• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match.• Reimbursement for licenses and certifications.• $4,000 biennial continuing medical education (CME) stipend.• Weekly educational opportunities to earn continuing education credits.
Jonathan Bailey, CRNA
Chief Nurse Anesthetist, Dartmouth Health
Caitlin Vecchio Taylor, MBA, CPRP-DEI
Provider Recruiter
Caitlin.vecchio@hitchcock.org / 603-653-0432
Nestled within the stunning New England landscape, the Department of Anesthesiology at Dartmouth Health’s main hospital in Lebanon, New Hampshire, offers an exceptional blend of rural charm and modern convenience. This picturesque area provides easy access to the Atlantic seacoast and a wealth of outdoor activities, all while being just a stone’s throw away from the cultural richness of Dartmouth College. Major cities like Boston, Montreal, and New York are within a short drive, and regional airports in Burlington, Manchester, and Boston ensure seamless travel for both national and international adventures. We prioritize a harmonious balance between income and lifestyle, fostering a welcoming environment for our team. Our long-standing physicians often describe their experience here as rewarding, appreciating the opportunity to raise their families in a safe community with highly ranked public and private schools. Join us and discover a place where professional fulfillment meets personal well-being.
How can the lifestyle in New Hampshire and Vermont compliment your career? You can have amazing 4-season living with a career at one of the top health systems in the country. The Dartmouth-Hitchcock health system stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. With no income or sales tax, this beautiful area combines history, industry and business and has been ranked consistently as one of the best places in the US to live and work. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Norris Cotton Cancer Center, the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock; 4 affiliated hospitals and 30 Dartmouth-Hitchcock ambulatory clinics across the region. We are close to the urban centers of Boston, New York and Montreal, but also offer proximity to the seacoast and multiple top-tier ski mountains within a short driving distance. Throughout New Hampshire, the opportunities – both career and personal – truly make our area the ideal place to work and play.
Dartmouth-Hitchcock is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
