HospitalCareers.com
  • HospitalCareers.com
  • Search Jobs (current)
  • Find Employers
  • Get Advice
  • Career Insights
    Career Guides Career Paths Career Profiles Salary Trends
  • Job Trends
  • Login Register
  • Login Post Jobs

Nurse Anesthetist - Job Description, Duties, Education, Skills, Salary, & Growth

Nurse Anesthetist


  • Career Profile
  • Resources
  • Job Openings

Jump to:

  • Responsibilities
  • Skills
  • Working Conditions
  • Salary Outlook

Job Description

 

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) provide safe anesthetics for more than 32 million patients. These advanced practice nurses are a vital part of advanced care teams, such as trauma care, surgical or obstetrical teams in the United States.

They can administer anesthesia of any type and work in every type of practice setting to provide care during any type of operation or procedure, from simple pain management programs to open heart surgical teams.

.

Responsibilities

 

CRNAs collaborate with other members of the health care team, such as anesthesiologists, surgeons, podiatrists, dentists and others.

Since they are registered nurses capable of advanced practice, CRNAs are given a high degree of professional respect and autonomy.

Anesthesia has been provided to patients by nurse anesthetists for over 125 years in the United States. The practice began with their care of wounded soldiers during the American Civil War.

Today, the United States is home to more than 36,000 nurse anesthetists. While only 8 percent of the nursing profession as a whole is made up of men, approximately 45 percent of the CRNAs in the U.S. are men.

In approximately two-thirds of the rural hospitals in the U.S., CRNAs are the sole providers of anesthesia to the facility’s patients.

This enables these rural health care facilities to offer services they may not otherwise be able to provide, such as obstetrics, surgical and trauma stabilization.

CRNAs are the sole providers of anesthesia services in nearly all of the rural hospitals in some states.

.

Skills

 

Memorization

Must know and be able to recall information about drugs and their uses. You must remember what side effects certain drugs have and possible interactions. You must be able to recall everything you learned in school and keep current on practices.

Attention to Detail

Must pay attention. If you get the anesthetic wrong, you could kill somebody. It's important that you strive for perfection and are methodical about your practices.

Math & Science

Must use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Preparing Anesthesia

Must know how to prepare and administer anesthesia.

Drug Knowledge

Must know how most drugs work, what they interact with, side effects, generic names, administration, alternatives, and allergic reactions.

Interpersonal

Must possess the skills and ability to communicate with people of all walks of life on any given day.

.

Working Conditions

 

CRNAs may be found working in any of the following positions where anesthesia is delivered:

  • Hospital general surgical departments

  • Delivery rooms in obstetrics

  • Critical access hospitals

  • Outpatient and ambulatory treatment centers

  • Dentists offices

  • Podiatrist offices

  • Ophthalmologist offices

  • Plastic surgeons offices

  • Pain management centers

  • U.S. military health care facilities, Veterans’ Affairs and Public Health Service

Job opportunities for CRNAs are expected to be abundant for the foreseeable future. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services predicts there to be a significant and growing need for CRNAs in all areas of the country.

Because of the heavy load of responsibility carried by a CRNA, they are generally compensated accordingly. 

.

Salary Outlook

Nurse Anesthetist Salary
$154,515 25th Percentile
$168,151 50th Percentile
$183,458 75th Percentile
$74.29 Hourly
$80.84 Hourly
$88.20 Hourly
Estimated Annual Salary Average Hourly Wage Positions Nationwide
$157,690.00 $75.81 38,000

Resources

 

BSN

Accelerated BSN

COA

NBCRNA

National Certification Exam

Re-certification 

Title Company Location Posted
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Nash Health Care Systems Rocky Mount, NC 01.07.2019
Nash UNC Health Care is looking for talented individuals to join our Anesthesia department as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist! The CRNA will have the following experience and qualities: Ability to display a positive team player...
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Nash Health Care Systems Rocky Mount, NC 01.07.2019
Nash UNC Health Care is looking for talented individuals to join our Anesthesia department as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist! The CRNA will have the following experience and qualities: Ability to display a positive team player...
Certified Nurse Anesthetist Lakewood Health System Staples, MN 02.15.2019
Lakewood Health System has an exciting opportunity for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Come and join an independent group of CRNAs in a full scope of practice environment with great staff and surgeons to work with. It is a full...
Nurse Anesthetist-Nursing Anesthesia BRAM MaineHealth Portland, ME 02.15.2019
Maine Medical Center Department: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center/Nursing Anesthesia BRAM Std Hrs/Wk: Full Time Shift: Flexible (As Needed) Full/Part Time: 40 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: CRNA...
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA Mayo Clinic Campus in Minnesota Mankato, MN 02.06.2019
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) performs clinical anesthesia duties and takes appropriate responsibility for direct patient care and for on-call as assigned. The CRNA prioritizes anesthetic decisions, administers anesthetic...
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist University of Virginia Health System Charlottesville, VA 02.15.2019
Sign on bonus available of $30,000 per program guidelines.Relocation assistance available per UVA Medical Center policy. Please contact Nancy DeBusk at 434-243-8092 or n.debusk@virginia.edu for additional information. Administer anesthesia and...
CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist - Endobronch Duke Health Durham, NC 02.15.2019
Nurse Anesthetist Duke University Health System seeks to hire Nurse Anesthetist Registered Nurses who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Positions are available at Duke Regional Hospital, Duke University Hospital and...
NURSE ANESTHETIST CRNA DUKE HEALTH Duke Health Durham, NC 02.15.2019
Nurse Anesthetist Duke University Health System seeks to hire Nurse Anesthetist Registered Nurses who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Positions are available at Duke Regional Hospital, Duke University Hospital and...
CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist - Duke Regional Hospital Duke Health Durham, NC 02.15.2019
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Duke University Health System seeks to hire Nurse Anesthetist Registered Nurses who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Choose Duke to enjoy our culture of excellence, an outstanding benefits package...
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SIGN ON BONUS) McLeod Health Florence, SC 02.15.2019
The staff nurse anesthetist reports to the Director of Anesthesia and the Medical Director of the O.R. Supervises Anesthesia Technicians and support staff when anesthesia needs are present. Works closely with all O.R. personnel to ensure...
STUDENT REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST (SRNA) - Duke Regional Hospital Duke Health Durham, NC 02.15.2019
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SRNA) Duke University Health System seeks to hire Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Choose Duke to enjoy our culture of excellence, an...
CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist - DN Anesthesia Duke Health Durham, NC 02.15.2019
Duke University Health System seeks to hire Nurse Anesthetist Registered Nurses who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Choose Duke to enjoy our culture of excellence, an outstanding benefits package including pension plan...
NURSE ANESTHETIST Duke Health Durham, NC 02.15.2019
Occ Summary Administer anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures. Work Performed activities. described herein. Perform other related duties incidental to the work Administer...
Nurse Anesthetist St. Luke's Hospital Duluth, MN 02.15.2019
Full-time As scheduled + off premise call as scheduled
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CRNA (Relocate to Charlottesville, VA) University of Virginia Health System Charlottesville, VA 02.15.2019
Sign-on bonus available of $30,000 per program guidelines. Relocation assistance available per UVA Medical Center policy. Please contact Nancy DeBusk at 434-243-8092 or n.debusk@virginia.edu for additional information. Administer anesthesia...
  1. Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Rocky Mount, NC Nash Health Care Systems
    Nash UNC Health Care is looking for talented individuals to join our Anesthesia department as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist! The CRNA will have the following experience and qualities: Ability to display a positive team player...
  2. Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Rocky Mount, NC Nash Health Care Systems
    Nash UNC Health Care is looking for talented individuals to join our Anesthesia department as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist! The CRNA will have the following experience and qualities: Ability to display a positive team player...
  3. Certified Nurse Anesthetist Staples, MN Lakewood Health System
    Lakewood Health System has an exciting opportunity for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Come and join an independent group of CRNAs in a full scope of practice environment with great staff and surgeons to work with. It is a full...
  4. Nurse Anesthetist-Nursing Anesthesia BRAM Portland, ME MaineHealth
    Maine Medical Center Department: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center/Nursing Anesthesia BRAM Std Hrs/Wk: Full Time Shift: Flexible (As Needed) Full/Part Time: 40 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: CRNA...
  5. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA Rochester, MN Mayo Clinic Campus in Minnesota
    The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) performs clinical anesthesia duties and takes appropriate responsibility for direct patient care and for on-call as assigned. The CRNA prioritizes anesthetic decisions, administers anesthetic...
  6. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Charlottesville, Vi University of Virginia Health System
    Sign on bonus available of $30,000 per program guidelines.Relocation assistance available per UVA Medical Center policy. Please contact Nancy DeBusk at 434-243-8092 or n.debusk@virginia.edu for additional information. Administer anesthesia and...
  7. CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist - Endobronch Durham, NC Duke Health
    Nurse Anesthetist Duke University Health System seeks to hire Nurse Anesthetist Registered Nurses who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Positions are available at Duke Regional Hospital, Duke University Hospital and...
  8. NURSE ANESTHETIST CRNA DUKE HEALTH Durham, NC Duke Health
    Nurse Anesthetist Duke University Health System seeks to hire Nurse Anesthetist Registered Nurses who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Positions are available at Duke Regional Hospital, Duke University Hospital and...
  9. CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist - Duke Regional Hospital Durham, NC Duke Health
    Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Duke University Health System seeks to hire Nurse Anesthetist Registered Nurses who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Choose Duke to enjoy our culture of excellence, an outstanding benefits package...
  10. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SIGN ON BONUS) Florence, SC McLeod Health
    The staff nurse anesthetist reports to the Director of Anesthesia and the Medical Director of the O.R. Supervises Anesthesia Technicians and support staff when anesthesia needs are present. Works closely with all O.R. personnel to ensure...
  11. STUDENT REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST (SRNA) - Duke Regional Hospital Durham, NC Duke Health
    Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SRNA) Duke University Health System seeks to hire Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Choose Duke to enjoy our culture of excellence, an...
  12. CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist - DN Anesthesia Durham, NC Duke Health
    Duke University Health System seeks to hire Nurse Anesthetist Registered Nurses who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Choose Duke to enjoy our culture of excellence, an outstanding benefits package including pension plan...
  13. NURSE ANESTHETIST Durham, NC Duke Health
    Occ Summary Administer anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures. Work Performed activities. described herein. Perform other related duties incidental to the work Administer...
  14. Nurse Anesthetist Duluth, MN St. Luke's Hospital
    Full-time As scheduled + off premise call as scheduled
  15. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CRNA (Relocate to Charlottesville, VA) Charlottesville, Vi University of Virginia Health System
    Sign-on bonus available of $30,000 per program guidelines. Relocation assistance available per UVA Medical Center policy. Please contact Nancy DeBusk at 434-243-8092 or n.debusk@virginia.edu for additional information. Administer anesthesia...

Related Careers

  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Public Health Nurse (PHN)
  • Pediatric Nurse
  • Occupational Health Nurse
  • Nurse Researcher
  • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • Nurse Midwife
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Geriatric Staff Nurse
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Anesthesiologist Assistant
  • Anesthesiologist
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REVIEW OUR UPDATED PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE.

Navigation

  • About
  • Site Map
  • Submit Feedback

Employers

  • Post Jobs
  • Login
  • Sign Up

Job Seekers

  • Newsletter
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • Best Hospitals
  • Scholarships

Connect

Copyright © 2019 HospitalCareers.com. All rights reserved. Home | Sitemap | Privacy | Terms | Contact Us