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.