Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)- Weekend Option

UVA Department of Anesthesiology utilizes and embraces the 'Anesthesia Team care model', involving anesthesiologists, CRNAs, residents, SRNAs, and anesthesia technologists. The CRNA is a critical team member administering general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care.

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.

Weekend Program Commitment:

• For 0.9 FTE option - Shift requirements are Friday, Saturday, Monday; these shifts are 12 hours per day
• For 0.6 FTE option - Shift requirements are Friday, Saturday, or Friday, Monday, or Saturday, Monday; these shifts are 12 hours per day
• Weekend commitment is 46/52 weekends per year in order to qualify for the program.

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?

• Full‑time employed CRNA roles
• Weekend‑focused CRNA opportunities
• 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
• 26 days of PTO plus 1 week for professional development
• Sign‑on incentive and relocation assistance available per policy

Weekend Program Compensation Benefits Highlights

Full time and part time WP providers will be eligible for the weekend shift differential of $50/hour for all weekend shifts

WP providers are eligible for weekend shift differential and holiday premium pay as defined in Medical Center policy

WP providers receive the ‘Weekend Program Premium’ for all hours worked in the WP program only - Healthcare Professional Weekend Program Premium is $10/hour

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.

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 required

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, and 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 pay range for this role is $100.96 - $124.74 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
  
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Certification and education support
  
• Generous Paid Time Off
  

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .