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UVA Health
Certified Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA
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What they do
A Nurse Anesthetist specializes in administering anesthesia to patients undergoing surgery or other medical procedures, and provides anesthesia-related care. Performs work that requires higher qualifications than an anesthesia technician. Works in a hospital, directly under a physician, surgeon or anesthesiologist.
$184,320 / year median in Virginia
+18% projected growth
Job Description
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? Part-time employed CRNA roles Weekend ‑ focused CRNA opportunities Wage / PRN opportunities available No call. Holidays and weekends optional . Shift differentials available . 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 yay2vw@virginia.edu 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.
American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
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:
No experience requiredLicensure:
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.