The 1099 CRNA: Independent Practice and Contracts
Going independent? Read this before you sign anything.
A practical guide to the W2-to-1099 transition from a CRNA who's lived it — reading anesthesia contracts, negotiating terms, structuring your practice, and protecting yourself.
CRNAs considering or already in locum/1099 work who want to do it deliberately.
What you'll be able to do
Concrete, bedside-ready capabilities — not abstract objectives.
Weigh the real W2 vs. 1099 trade-offs for your situation.
Read and negotiate anesthesia contracts with confidence.
Evaluate site restrictions and non-competes before you sign.
Choose an entity structure (PLLC) that fits your practice.
Understand malpractice basics for independent CRNAs.
Your instructor
Anastasia is a practicing nurse anesthetist who also builds clinical software. That combination is rare — she works in the OR and writes the code, so she can translate what these AI tools actually do into language clinicians use, without the vendor spin. [Add 1–2 lines: years in practice, settings, and any app/development specifics you'd like to share.]
Credit hours & pricing shown are placeholders pending final accreditation.