Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Houston, TX, seeks a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide anesthesia care across surgical and diagnostic procedures. You will conduct pre-anesthesia assessments, plan anesthesia, and administer general anesthesia while monitoring patients throughout the perioperative period.

Ideal candidates will hold an active Texas RN/APRN license, be a graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program, and possess NBCRNA board

Qualifications

• Current CRNA certification and active Texas RN/APRN licenses or eligibility.
• Graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program and national board certification.
• Strong proficiency in anesthesiology and general anesthesia.
• Experience supporting surgery in operating rooms and coordinating care with surgical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective anesthesia care for patients undergoing surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Perform pre-anesthesia assessment, planning, and administration of general anesthesia.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after anesthesia; manage airway and hemodynamic status.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to patient education, documentation, and adherence to protocols and quality initiatives.

Skills

CRNA Certification

Texas RN/APRN license

Perioperative care

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited nurse anesthesia program

National board certification

Job description

Company Description

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), the first academic health center in Texas, has been serving patients and advancing medical education and research since 1891. The institution operates four campuses, five health sciences schools, and seven institutes for advanced study, providing a wide range of opportunities for healthcare professionals. UTMB’s research enterprise includes one of only two national laboratories dedicated to safely studying infectious threats to human health. As part of The University of Texas System and a member of the Texas Medical Center, UTMB offers a comprehensive health system that delivers primary and specialized medical services across the Texas Gulf Coast region.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) role is based in Houston, TX. The CRNA will provide safe and effective anesthesia care for patients undergoing surgical and diagnostic procedures, including pre-anesthesia assessment, planning, and administration of general anesthesia. Day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring patients before, during, and after anesthesia, managing airway and hemodynamic status, adjusting anesthesia plans as needed, and collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The CRNA will also participate in patient and family education, ensure accurate documentation, adhere to institutional protocols and regulatory standards, and contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Anesthesiology and General Anesthesia, with the ability to manage a wide range of surgical and procedural cases safely.
• Advanced Nursing skills, including patient assessment, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration in perioperative settings.
• Solid foundation in Medicine, with knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and monitoring techniques relevant to anesthesia care.
• Experience supporting Surgery, including working in operating rooms and procedural areas and coordinating care with surgical teams.
• Current certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and APRN licenses in the state of Texas, or eligibility to obtain.
• Graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program and national board certification.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and continuous professional development.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based clinical environment.