Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - $50k Signing Bonus/Relocation Available - Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital
Compensation
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Job Description
Discover Vanderbilt Health: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system.
Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research.
Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated.
We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.
Organization
Anesthesiology
Job Summary
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
- Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital
- $50,000 Signing Bonus
*Relocation Incentive Available
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist administers general, regional and monitored anesthesia care for scheduled and emergency surgical and obstetrical procedures. Performs anesthesia-related procedures at the discretion of and under the supervision of an attending anesthesiologist.
Evaluates patients preoperatively and, in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist, formulates and carries out an anesthesia care plan including monitoring and recording patient reaction to anesthesia and modifying the anesthetic plan accordingly.
Safely transports patients to and from an anesthetizing location and ensures appropriate care during the postoperative period. Supervises, instructs, and counsels student nurse anesthetists to ensure patient safety.
Interacts with staff and patients in a way that shows respect and consideration for the individual. *$50k signing bonus and relocation for eligible applicants..
Position Hours: Full-time, with multiple shift options to fit your lifestyle and promote work-life balance.
Department Summary
At Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Anesthesiology, we’re experiencing exciting growth—and we want you to be a part of it! As a valued member of our team, you'll join a dynamic, collaborative environment that embraces innovation and excellence in patient care.
With a remarkable 95% retention rate, our team thrives on support, professional development, and shared success. If you are a licensed CRNA or a student graduating within the next 9-12 months from your Nurse Anesthetist program, you are encouraged to apply online today. We look forward to reviewing your resume and we will keep you informed along the way.
Why Choose Vanderbilt Anesthesiology?
Diverse and Challenging Cases: The more than 288 CRNA’s provide anesthesia for a wide range of surgeries including cardiac, pediatric, vascular, trauma, neurosurgery, plastics, radiologic, and special procedures. CRNAs administer general, regional and monitored anesthesia care for scheduled and emergency surgical, obstetric, and diagnostic procedures.
Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside anesthesiologists, residents, SRNAs, anesthesia technicians, and other healthcare professionals. Our CRNA’s boast about our supportive environment.
Career Growth & Leadership: Explore opportunities in leadership, quality improvement, and specialty teams. Salary stipends are available for our specific service lines.
Exceptional Benefits & Education: Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including ongoing CME opportunities and much more!
Excellent SRNA Clinical Affiliations: Vanderbilt’s affiliation with top anesthesia education programs, including the Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia (second largest nurse anesthesia program in the country!), Emory University, and Marion University. SRNA’s support approximately 7,000 anesthetic cases annually, while on Vanderbilt clinical rotations.
*Signing Bonus Eligibility: Candidates must not have worked for VUMC within the last 12 months to qualify. The sign on bonus is only for full-time positions.
Relocation Terms
- Up to $10,000 (taxable) within 45 days of hire
- Must relocate from greater than 100 miles
The relocation bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past 12 months.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited/approved CRNA program
- New Graduates accepted during final semester
Licensure, Certification, And/or Registration (LCR)
TN Registered Nurse and CRNA Certification
Consideration may be given to candidates that can obtain license/certification within 90 days, in accordance with state guidelines.
Our Nursing Philosophy
We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.
As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:
- Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
- Dental and /or vision plan
- 403 (b) retirement plan
- Paid Time off (flex PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
- Short-Long term disability
Subsidized Backup Childcare
And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!
Achieve the Remarkable
Learn more about VUMC Nursing here.
Core Accountabilities
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities
Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications
Responsibilities:
Certifications
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists, LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Work Experience
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level
Less than 1 year
Education
Master's
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Anesthesiology — CRNA Career Context
Of the 50 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Anesthesiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Anesthesiology median $275k (middle half $250k–$293k)122 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Anesthesiology listings in Tennessee | 12 active | 281 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $50k sign-on | US CRNA listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Anesthesiology listings | 294 in the last 30 days | 272 the 30 days before (+8%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Anesthesiology pay trend | +8.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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