Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Part-Time / 1099 Independent Contractor Minimum Commitment: 3 Days Per Week Southern California Surgery Center (SCSC) is an AAAHC-accredited outpatient surgery center located in Downtown Los Angeles specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. We are seeking an experienced, dependable, and patient-focused Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our growing anesthesia team. This is an excellent opportunity for a CRNA looking for a consistent outpatient schedule in a fast-paced, high-quality surgical environment.
Position Summary:- The CRNA is responsible for providing safe, high-quality anesthesia services for elective outpatient surgical procedures while collaborating with surgeons, perioperative nursing staff, and the medical director to ensure exceptional patient outcomes. Schedule
- Minimum availability of three (3) days per week
- Monday through Saturday scheduling
- Day shifts
- Additional days available based on surgical volume
- No overnight call
Responsibilities:- Perform comprehensive pre-anesthesia assessments
- Develop and implement individualized anesthesia plans
- Administer general anesthesia, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), and IV sedation as clinically appropriate
- Monitor patients throughout the perioperative period
- Manage airway, hemodynamics, pain control, and emergence from anesthesia
- Complete post-anesthesia evaluations and documentation
- Respond appropriately to perioperative emergencies
- Ensure compliance with AAAHC standards, California regulations, and facility policies
- Collaborate with surgeons, nursing staff, and administration to maintain efficient OR workflow
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Qualifications:- Current California RN and APRN licensure
- Current Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certification
- NBCRNA certification in good standing
- Current BLS and ACLS certification
- DEA registration (if applicable)
- Eligible for credentialing and privileging
- Experience in ambulatory surgery or plastic surgery preferred
- Excellent communication, clinical judgment, and organizational skills
- Preferred Experience
- Cosmetic and plastic surgery anesthesia
- Total Intravenous Anesthesia (TIVA)
- General anesthesia
- Airway management
- Healthy outpatient surgical population (ASA I–II)
- We Offer
- Consistent elective surgery schedule
- Collaborative and supportive surgical team
- Modern AAAHC-accredited facility
- Efficient operating room workflow
- Competitive 1099 compensation
- Opportunity for additional workdays as case volume increases
Qualified candidates who are committed to providing exceptional anesthesia care in an outpatient surgical setting are encouraged to apply.
