APP Nurse Anesthetist/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 258,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development funds

CME paid weeks off

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UK Healthcare, part of the University of Kentucky, seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a growing academic medical center. New and experienced CRNAs are welcome. The role features an autonomous practice, high-acuity cases, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Starting yearly income is competitive, with sign-on bonuses and CME weeks off each year. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 36–40 hours, with optional overtime; overtime and weekend/evening bonuses apply.

Qualifications

• Licensed CRNA or eligible to obtain CRNA license by date of hire.
• Ability to manage patients across all ages and settings.

Responsibilities

• CRNAs manage patients of all ages, place invasive lines, and cover most case types including trauma.
• CRNAs provide autonomous practice with frequent educational opportunities and contribute to patient care across the lifespan.

Job description

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Required License/Registration/Certification

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist ( CRNA )

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift

Monday-Friday, 36-40 hours per week, (8s, 10s, 12s) with optional overtime.

Job Summary

UK Healthcare is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist ( CRNA ) for a growing academic medical center – the ideal place to reach the peak of your CRNA profession. New and experienced CRNAs are welcome!

UK Healthcare, with complex cases and high levels of acuity, offers an outstanding work-life balance, competitive pay, and autonomous CRNA practice. CRNAs manage patients of all ages, place invasive lines, and cover most case types including trauma. The selected candidate will care for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings for a large case mix. CRNAs can work to their full scope of practice and enhance their skill set with frequent educational opportunities.

• We offer up to $4,000 towards professional development funds as well as 2 CME paid weeks off each year.
• Our work-life friendly schedule is Monday -Friday, 36-40 hours per week, (8s, 10s, or 12s) with optional overtime. Any overtime is compensated at 1.5 times the hourly rate, with additional compensation for weekends, evenings, etc.
• No call.
• Starting minimum yearly income of $257,546.
• Sign-on bonuses are offered!

Interested applicants are welcome to contact us with any questions or to discuss the opportunity further. Please contact Chief CRNAs Greg Buckler ([e-mail]), or Mark Anderson ([e-mail]).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The CRNA will demonstrate an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, and professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills. In addition, the qualified candidate will provide timely and compliant documentation, take responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation, and demonstrate strong communication, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills. The CRNA contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

none

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/15/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess a current CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) license or eligible to obtain this license by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate which best represents your years of paid employment experience in patient care.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
  • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years