Chief CRNA - Day Kimball Hospital - Full Time

Posted:
1/13/2026, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Putnam, Connecticut, United States ⋅ Connecticut, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Putnam,CT - USA

Position Requirements

Seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chief CRNA to join Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam, Connecticut! As the Chief CRNA, you will work in a highly rated hospital joining an environment that fosters professional and personal growth. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence, and team development.

Open to candidates needing an H1B visa sponsorship!

Description

Day Kimball Healthcare is a nonprofit provider of integrated healthcare services in Northeast Connecticut and nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Day Kimball Healthcare’s comprehensive network includes Day Kimball Hospital; Day Kimball Medical Group; four healthcare centers in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield, and Putnam; Day Kimball HomeMakers; Day Kimball HomeCare; and Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut. More than 1,100 employees—including nearly 300 associated physicians, surgeons, and specialists—support this network.

Awards
Ranked a Best Hospital in Eastern Connecticut by U.S. News & World Report
Awarded the highest five-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Honored with an “A” grade in the spring 2021 release of the Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Grade

Case Assignments
Orthopedics, OB/GYN, urology, ENT, podiatry, spine fusions, cataracts, endoscopy, colonoscopy, TEE, cardioversions, pacemakers, and general surgery. Pediatric cases are ENT cases for M&T, adenoidectomies, and tonsillectomies.

Shifts
Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts. Beeper call on evenings and weekends.

Team
Leadership

Dana Traylor, APA Director

Team Highlights

Requirements
Responsibilities

Pre-anesthesia assessment
Obtains and/or verifies patient consent
Discuss anesthetic options and risks with the patient
Induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
Monitoring of the patient's physiological condition
Performance of clinical intervention as needed

Requirements
Current license as a registered professional nurse
Graduation from an accredited program of nurse anesthesia education
Certified or recertified by the AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists
Leadership experience preferred

Lifestyle
Putnam, CT:
This charming New England mill town, nestled on the banks of the Quinebaug River, is conveniently located between New York and Boston. Putnam boasts an assortment of restaurants, cafes, art galleries, boutiques, theaters, and more. Voted one of “15 Best Small Towns to Visit in New England” by Boston Magazine, this midsized city hosts a variety of annual outdoor concerts, river fires, parades, and fireworks.

Area Attractions:
Putnam River Trail
Pulaski State Park and Recreational Area
Bear Hands Brewery
Gertrude Chandler Warner Boxcar Children's Museum

Colleges and Schools:
Quinebaug Valley Community College, Nichols College
Putnam Elementary School, Putnam Middle School, Putnam High School


Total Rewards
Salary: $122.60/hr ($255k annually) + ability to earn more with additional call opportunities
Chief CRNA Stipend: $10k
Sign on bonus: $100k
Loan repayment or training assistance program
Generous paid time off
Generous benefits package, including:
Health, life, vision, dental, disability, and AD&D insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Account
401(k)
Fully paid malpractice insurance coverage
 

EEO Statement

North American Partners in Anesthesia is an equal opportunity employer.