Connecting CRNAs with 1099 opportunities
Gain more career flexibility
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Fill rate
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Renewal rate
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Clinician referral rate
Eligibility
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Currently a 1099 CRNA ready for your next assignment, short or long-term.
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W2 CRNA looking to go 1099.
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1+ years of CRNA experience, required for every assignment we place, no xceptions.
We place CRNAs across:
- General anesthesia
- Obstetric (OB)
- Cardiac
- Regional and blocks
- Pain management
What working 1099 looks like
As a 1099 CRNA, you’re an independent contractor: paid per shift or per contract, in charge of your own taxes and benefits, and able to take or decline individual assignments as they fit your schedule. Some CRNAs work this way for years. Others use it to fill gaps between longer-term commitments.
Our White Glove Approach
Building success through relationships
Our White Glove approach lets you focus on patient care while we handle the administrative process. You work with one dedicated and experienced account manager to develop a trusted working relationship that places you in the ideal assignment with our client partner. It’s not a surprise that 60% of the CRNAs working assignments with us are referred to us from existing relationships. Our White Glove approach creates a positive experience that brings CRNAs back to us time and again.
That focus also shows up in how we manage transitions. When a hospital’s anesthesia, radiology, EM, or hospital medicine program is changing hands or scaling up, continuity of care is on the line, and a bad fit is costly in ways that go beyond the balance sheet. We built our placement process around getting those transitions right the first time, with clinicians who are vetted for long-term fit, not just immediate availability.
Find available positions
At Ark, we focus on people, not transactions. Because we focus on relationships rather than transactions, our clinician acceptance rate is 95% and our renewal rate is 90%. We deliver more than a promise: we are the partner hospitals trust to show up, and clinicians trust to stand behind them.
Why CRNAs stay with us
One voice, one advocate
One dedicated account manager is your single point of contact from first call to final shift. That same open, transparent communication runs to the hospital too, so what you agreed to and what the client expects never drift apart.
Credentialing and licensing, handled
Our credentialing team manages the paperwork and timelines so you’re not chasing state boards solo. It’s a direct reason assignments start on time instead of getting stuck in process.
Specialists, not generalists
We work exclusively in anesthesia, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, radiology, pediatrics, and GI, so the person credentialing and matching you actually understands your specialty’s requirements.
A record you can check
Zero malpractice claims across 2M+ clinical hours. A 98% on-time start rate. Not asking you to take our word for it.
Assignments built to renew
A 90% renewal rate means hospitals want you back, not a new schedule search every 13 weeks.
Referred by other CRNAs
60% of our placements come from a clinician referral. That number belongs to our CRNAs, not our marketing.
What our CRNAS are saying
“Honest, ethical, and focused only on the right fit for both sides. Every assignment has been smooth.”
– Michael Berger, CRNA
“The onboarding for my first 1099 assignment was organized and supportive from day one. I felt like a valued individual, not a number.”
– Lance Kline, CRNA
“I’ve known this team professionally for nearly ten years and am proud to endorse them.”
– Pete Kallio, DNP, CRNA, APNP, Wisconsin State Board of Nursing
Find Your Fit
Where you’ll work
Rural and metro assignments which can differ in call frequency, case mix, and pay, not much else. We’ll walk through your goals and the specifics of the open opportunities before you commit.
FAQs
What does it mean to work as a 1099 CRNA?
You’re an independent contractor rather than a hospital employee. You’re paid per shift or per contract, you manage your own taxes, and you choose which assignments to accept.
How much experience do I need for CRNA locum tenens work?
At least one year of independent CRNA practice. This isn’t a preference; it’s a requirement for every assignment we place.
Do CRNA locum tenens assignments include malpractice coverage?
Yes, coverage is arranged as part of the assignment. We’ll confirm the specific terms for any role before you accept it.
How long do locum CRNA assignments typically run?
It varies. Some are short-term coverage for a leave or an open req, others run months and get renewed. Given our 90% renewal rate, a “short-term” assignment often turns into something longer if it’s a good fit on both sides.
Can a locum CRNA assignment turn into a permanent job?
It can. Some CRNAs use a 1099 assignment as a working interview for a health system they’d consider joining permanently. We’re happy to help you get your foot in the door and can assist in 1099 to perm transitions.
Why is demand for locum CRNAs growing right now?
More CRNAs are graduating every year than ever before. At the same time, anesthesiologists are retiring faster than training programs can replace them. Locum tenens coverage exists to bridge exactly that gap, which is a big part of why experienced 1099 CRNAs have more assignment options today than in past years.
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Here when you need us.
We’ve handled 30-day emergency notices, full vendor replacements, and program rebuilds from the ground up. Whatever your situation, we’ve got your back.
