Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Wage

Be part of a High-Autonomy Practice in a growing surgical program. UVA Health's University Medical Center is expanding Perioperative Services and is seeking Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to support extended-hour operating room coverage, Saturday elective programs, and sustained OR growth across multiple surgical sites.

This expansion is a core component of UVA Health's bridge strategy through 2027, enabling increased surgical access while transitioning from incentive-based anesthesia coverage to a stable, employed CRNA workforce.

CRNAs at UVA Health practice within a collaborative Anesthesia Care Team model at a nationally recognized academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center, with a key differentiator being a high - autonomy practice environment that allows CRNAs to work at the top of their license.

The Role

At UVA Health, CRNAs are trusted clinical partners with meaningful independence in anesthesia delivery and decision-making. This role offers the opportunity to practice in a high-acuity academic environment while maintaining autonomy, flexibility, and long-term career stability.

CRNAs provide anesthesia care across a diverse and complex case mix, including:

• Main Operating Room (high-acuity, Level I Trauma)
• Outpatient and ambulatory surgery centers (OCIR, SCR)
• Endoscopy and procedural suites

Off-site and non-OR anesthesia (NORA) locations

Why join UVA Health?

• Nationally ranked academic medical center case mix
• High-autonomy CRNA practice within a collaborative Anesthesia Care Team model
• Schedule flexibility
• Mentorship program for new graduates
• Leadership and quality improvement pathways
• AANA-approved CEU credits

Why Charlottesville?

Charlottesville offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle-nestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park, with vibrant dining, wineries, arts, and a walkable downtown. It's a place where your career and quality of life can thrive.

If you have additional Questions, reach out to Renee Bounds, UVA Health Recruiter, at View email address on click.appcast.io


Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Master of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program or eligible to practice as a CRNA in the Commonwealth of Virginia.


Experience: None

Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires sitting for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive); Repetitive motion: (squeezing an ambu bag). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs and lift/push/pull > 100lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, cold, heat, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The starting base rate for this role is $140.00 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Job Profile
J0133 - Certified RegNurAnest Pool

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