Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

A hospital in Burlington, VT is seeking a motivated and skilled CRNA to join their expanding Anesthesia team.


About the Opportunity:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Assignment Length: Ongoing
• Schedule: 3 days
• Hours: 12-hour shifts
• EMR: EPIC

• Conduct thorough pre-anesthesia assessments, including evaluating the patient's medical history, allergies, and potential risk factors
• Develop and implement individualized anesthesia care plans tailored to patient needs
• Administer anesthesia (general, regional, or sedation) and continuously monitor patient response during procedures.
• Manage intraoperative anesthetic delivery, adjusting as needed to ensure patient stability and safety
• Provide postoperative care, including monitoring for complications and supporting pain management and recovery
• Respond promptly and effectively to anesthesia-related emergencies, including airway management and life-support interventions
• Accurately document all anesthesia-related activities and maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and best practices
• Educate patients and their families about anesthesia procedures, risks, and recovery expectations
• Perform other duties, as needed

• Active VT Registered Nurse (RN) license and in compliance with state regulations for CRNA practice.
• Completion of a Nurse Anesthesia program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
• Certification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
• Recent clinical experience (typically 1-3 years) in an ICU or high-acuity setting prior to CRNA training
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent attention to detail in clinical documentation
• Exceptional communication and teamwork abilities, fostering effective interdisciplinary collaboration