CRNA: Advanced Anesthesia & OR Care in Texas

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees

Generous time off totaling approximately 37–38 days per year

Longevity Pay after two years of service

Retirement/pension plan

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is seeking a professional Nurse Anesthetist who will provide anesthesia care for surgical patients. The role includes administering anesthetics, monitoring patients, and providing clinical supervision to students.

The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s Degree in Nurse Anesthesia and have experience in major medical centers. Key certifications like CRNA and BLS are required.

This role requires residency and work in Texas.

Qualifications

• Experience in a major medical center or a major trauma-receiving hospital required.
• Experience in academia, such as work with nurse anesthesia students required.
• Experience as an RN in critical and acute care areas required.

Responsibilities

• Administers anesthesia to surgical patients.
• Performs pre-anesthesia evaluations to assess influencing factors.
• Monitors patients in the operating room.

Skills

Skilled in administration of spinal, epidural, and brachial plexus block regional anesthesia techniques

Proficient in placement of arterial, central venous, and pulmonary artery lines

Familiar with interpretation of EKG and pressure monitoring

Skilled in respiratory management and blood gas analysis

Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Nurse Anesthetist (APRN-CRNA)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Clinical specialty certification required

Education

Master's Degree in Nurse Anesthesia

Job description

UTHealth Houston is seeking a professional Nurse Anesthetist who will provide anesthesia care for surgical patients. The role includes administering anesthetics, monitoring patients, and providing clinical supervision to students.

The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s Degree in Nurse Anesthesia and have experience in major medical centers. Key certifications like CRNA and BLS are required.

This role requires residency and work in Texas.