Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Location

Baltimore, MD

About the Facility

• 254-bed hospital with 19 OR suites
• Trauma designation: Level III
• Serving a population of approximately 738,000
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

How you'll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected anesthesia department. You will be supported by a strong collaborative team, an expanding surgical volume, and the full resources of a robust national health system network.

• Join an established team of 10 physicians and 17 CRNAs
• Practice setting: Inpatient
• Enjoy a high level of clinical autonomy practicing across a full perioperative mix—including OB/Gyn, Bariatrics, Orthopedics, Plastics, Vascular, and General Surgery—with no open-heart cases, no complex pediatrics, and very limited trauma exposure as a Level III facility.
• Flexible staffing system offers a variety of shifts tailored to support a positive work-life balance, alongside rewarding opportunities to preceptor SRNAs from three premier local training programs.
• CRNAs are expected to perform advanced procedures (CVCs, arterial lines, US-guided peripheral nerve blocks, and epidurals/spinals), and the department provides dedicated, supportive training and mentorship for any procedures where you want to build confidence.
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nurse Anesthesia
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Nurse Anesthetist credentialed from the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Education: Master's or Doctorate of Nursing Anesthesia Practice or Nursing Practice required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Pay

Base salary: $140,000 per year. Annual Retention Bonus. Malpractice coverage with tail. Stipend Opportunity for current SRNAs.