Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Ascension; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 235,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Annual CME allowance and CME hours

Malpractice tail coverage

Quality incentive up to $15,000 per yr

Retention Bonus

Job summary

Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, MD seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for an employed, full-time role in a busy anesthesia department. You will work with a team of physicians and CRNAs in a high-volume perioperative setting, providing advanced anesthesia care across OB/Gyn, Orthopedics, Plastics, Vascular, and general surgery.

The position offers a base salary of $235,000–$270,000 per year, with a quality incentive up to $15,000, a $3,000 annual CME allowance plus

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire date or job transfer date.
• Nurse Anesthetist credentialed from NBCRNA before hire date.
• Maryland RN license before hire date.
• Advanced Life Support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced CRNA procedures (CVCs, arterial lines, US-guided nerve blocks, epidurals/spinals).
• Provide anesthesia care in an inpatient perioperative setting.
• Collaborate with physicians and CRNAs to support a full perioperative mix.
• Mentor SRNAs and contribute to departmental training.

Education

Master's or Doctorate of Nursing Anesthesia Practice or Nursing Practice

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Baltimore, MD

Facility Name: Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital

Schedule: Full-Time

Base salary: $235,000 – $270,000 per year

Quality incentive: Up to $15,000 per year

$3,000 Annual CME allowance + 40 dedicated CME hours

$25,000 Sign-On Bonus

Retention Bonus

Malpractice coverage with tail

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• 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: pro-rated 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

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

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

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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.