CRNA Togus VA

**UPDATED COMPENSATION package since the VA needs a full solution**

THE SHORT: Need 1 more CRNA for the VA hospital in Augusta Maine long-term full-time position with great pay $260/hr. any state license New graduates accepted

IF INTERESTED: please email Rachel (our COO) at

• CV
• BLS ACLS
• Degree/diploma (they want to see this)
• 1 Professional Reference (name title email and phone)

LOCATION: Togus VAMC 1 VA Center Augusta ME 04330

DURATION / START DATE:

• Begin on/around 1 Jun 2025 (with the understanding CRNAs may have longer notice periods to current employment)

• 5-year contract likely continuing on after that.
• Note: The duration of the contract is between the government and us. Like any other job if life means you must leave you give us a 60-day notice.

COMPENSATION:

• $260/hr. for standard M-F hours. 1099 all inclusive.
• $300/hr. Overtime
• $35/hr. on-call (from home) phone consultations count for pay
• $300/hr. call-back (1hr minimum paid)
  • If called in you get call-back rate plus on-call pay for those hours.
• We cover Med Mal (claims made tail)

SCHEDULE:

• M-F 6:30am 3:00pm
• On-call: 3:00pm 6:30am (no post-call day off)
  • Call from home (or may stay in the facilitys call quarters). Response time: 15min by phone on-site 30 min.
  • Call-back frequency: Per the contracting officer uncommon to be called back It is very rare that CRNAs get called back
  • Call schedule is split equally between 4 CRNAs (2 contract 2 perm) so typically 1 weekend per month and 1 weekday per week.
  • 1 CRNA and 1 physician anesthesiologist on-call simultaneously (both come in for cases)
• Schedule is made by facility 1 month in advance. Request preferred time-off at least 60 days out. When starting let us know your already planned absences and they will be honored.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

• Four (4) ORs and one (1) endo suite. When department is fully staffed 2 ORs and endo suite is utilized)
• Typical case load is 3-8 cases per room
• Types of procedures: Urology ortho GI endoscopy eye ENT Foot GYN hands General minor vascular (No cardiac neuro transplants trauma)
• Team model - physician anesthesiologist present for GA induction they dont push your meds they are available if needed during case emergence etc.
• Preferred for CRNAs to be proficient in nerve blocks (not a requirement)
• Department staff: Two (2) VA CRNAs 3 physician anesthesiologists

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any unrestricted state license
• New grads accepted
• BLS ACLS
• Able to pass background check as part of their security process

MISC:

• COVID vaccine not required
• Credentialing usually 24 days or less

NUANCES ABOUT THIS VA CONTRACT:

• This is a semi-open Gov solicitation that only a handful of companies can participate in.
• We have an extremely high probability of being awarded this contract. Check out our VA CRNA past performance here must strike a balance between great rates for CRNAs with what the Government will award. If they award less than our advertised price we still honor it.
• Fast turnaround - proposals are due Apr 30th with award notification May 20^th.
• Interested and qualified CRNAs must be submitted with the proposal; Part of the award process is the Government selecting their preferred CRNAs.

ABOUT WANDER STAFFING:

• Founded in 2018 by a retired Army CRNA (Gabe Wander)
• Not an agency. We dont lock you in claim or present you anywhere or share your information. There is never a non-compete.
• More info at
• Check out our Government Contract FB group: