VitalSolution CRNA Careers: For Nurses Ready to Lead

Nursing isn’t a job for the faint of heart. And certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) know this to be true with every shift. Theirs is a demanding, complex, and often under-appreciated role in the anesthesiology team.

But it’s precisely this challenge that draws dedicated professionals to the field. Christopher Shahan, a CRNA currently working in rural West Virginia, says it best: “I pursued a career as an anesthetist because of the opportunities to practice independently. Armed with an advanced skill set, and training, anesthetists can provide quality care in a variety of settings. We have proven to be an irreplaceable part of the healthcare environment.”

Great CRNAs like Chris can be the keystone to a strong medical team — ensuring positive results for the patient and a great experience for everyone involved. So what happens when great nurses want a little bit…more from their job?

If you’re a CRNA who’s been dreaming of a little bit of an upgrade to the grind of your current work schedule, check out how VitalSolution’s roles could be the change you’re looking for.

What Makes a Great Fit in a VitalSolution CRNA?

Nurses who love VitalSolution work aren’t into the guessing game. They don’t want the unknown outcomes of temp work or locum tenens spots where they’re learning new environments shift after shift.

Unlike placeholder locum tenens roles, VitalSolution connects talented medical professionals with full-time, long-term 1099 contracts. While jobs in locum tenens or travel nursing spots involve a lot of back-and-forth, VitalSolution roles are fixtures in their communities, with added elements of personal direction and dedicated time for work/life balance.

How is VitalSolution Different from Travel Nursing?

With travel nursing roles, your duties could shift with each different job an agency sends you out to — near or far. This could mean an added complication of obtaining new licensing for geographic areas, or even new certifications for additional medical teams. VitalSolution focuses solely on building anesthesiology and cardiology teams, meaning our clinician clients aren’t jumping from one specialty to another as the job calls for. We’ve got a specialty focus, and you’re a part of it!

Location, Location, Location…Actually, Make That a Perfect Location

Instead of jumping around to various jobs in new areas, medical staff with VitalSolution create medical communities at our client hospitals. We place staff for two or three years in one place. These long-term contracts mean when you find that perfect placement, it’s a new home — not just a bed away from home.

As a CRNA with VitalSolution, you’ll be working just 26 weeks a year, with seven days on and seven days off. The added stability of a permanent location means you gain a lot of peace of mind from steady work — no job hopping or “filling in.” You’re not a sub, you’re there for real — just on your own terms, with options to lead and with plenty of breathing room.

Take Control with New Leadership Roles as a CRNA

More than two dozen states nationwide have done away with requirements that CRNAs be supervised by physician providers. In rural areas, where many VitalSolution client hospitals are located, time and distance from larger medical facilities can mean the difference between a successful or tragic outcome.

Now, CRNAs are providing more than 80% of the anesthesia care in rural hospitals, according to the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA). And half of the rural hospitals in the country are relying on a CRNA-only model for obstetric care to deliver safe pain management and saving valuable time for their patients.

“Just as they are the predominant providers of anesthesia care in the military, CRNAs are the primary providers of anesthesia care in rural settings, providing care to patients where they live, when they need it most,” said AANA President Dru Riddle, PhD, DNP, CRNA, FAAN. “CRNAs form the backbone of surgical teams in these rural communities. With their training and educational backgrounds, CRNAs serve the unique needs of all rural residents to improve health and wellbeing.”

You Don’t Have To Be Stuck in Burnout Bummers

Post-pandemic hospital staffing shortages have meant lots of overworked and stressed-out medical teams. Instead of being the band-aid on the problem, there till someone “permanent” is found — be the solution! With a long-term placement with VitalSolution, our CRNAs join medical teams to create cohesive groups, not just substitute teacher days.

And the fixed seven-days-on/seven-days-off schedule means that you’re also taking care of your own mental health, instead of being stuck in the permanent “catch up” cycle so many understaffed departments can face.

Are you a CRNA looking for stability, leadership opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact in your community? Join VitalSolution and enjoy long-term placements, a supportive team environment, and the ability to lead and grow in your career. Apply now to become a vital part of our mission to improve access to anesthesia services nationwide!