True North Anesthesia

True North Anesthesia is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)-owned and operated anesthesia services provider based in Bangor, Maine. Established in 2003 (originally as Nurse Anesthesia of Maine), the company has grown from its roots at Eastern Maine Medical Center to now serve over a dozen hospitals and clinics throughout Maine, delivering high-quality, patient-centered anesthesia care.

Core Services

• Comprehensive anesthesia staffing for hospitals, surgery centers, and clinics
• Anesthesia department evaluations and consulting (including FTE assessment and billing optimization)
• Quality assurance and educational programs for healthcare professionals
• Flexible staffing solutions for both short-term and long-term needs, including vacation relief and permanent coverage

Mission and Values

True North Anesthesia is committed to:

• Delivering exceptional, safe, and compassionate anesthesia care
• Fostering professional growth and well-being among its team members
• Building collaborative partnerships with healthcare facilities
• Upholding core values of authenticity, teamwork, quality, support, and inclusion

Leadership and Team

• CEO: Kathy Maxwell, MSNA, CRNA, APRN
• Senior Vice President: Paul Schneider, MAE, CRNA, APRN

The company is managed by CRNAs for CRNAs, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive work culture. The team includes over 40 anesthesia professionals, many of whom are actively involved in state and national professional organizations.

Coverage and Clients

• Provides regular anesthesia services at 12 hospitals and clinics, with additional relief coverage at 2 more facilities
• Handles over 35,000 cases annually, ranging from Maine’s second-largest tertiary care hospital to rural community settings
• Experience spans a wide range of surgical specialties, including orthopedics, general surgery, neurosurgery, cardiovascular, and urology

Employee Benefits and Culture

True North Anesthesia offers:

• Competitive salaries and robust benefits (including 401(k) with profit sharing, health/dental insurance, CME reimbursement, and generous paid time off)
• Flexible work schedules to promote work-life balance
• Relocation packages and sign-on bonuses for new hires
• A culture of ownership, respect, and professional fulfillment, as reflected in employee testimonials