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NURSE ANESTHETIST NURSE SR NEX

CRNAFull-Time Independent CRNA Practice

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Job Description

Administers anesthesia to patients undergoing surgical procedures in an operating room, or to patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures outside the OR, under the supervision of a faculty member of the Department of Anesthesia & Perioperative Care at the UCSF Medical Center.

Qualifications

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing
  • Graduation from a school of anesthesia accredited by the Council of Accreditation of Schools of Anesthesia
  • Master’s degree from an accredited  Nurse Anesthetist program
  • Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position

Preferred Qualifications

None

License/Certifications

  • Active, unrestricted Nurse Anesthetist licensure in California
  • Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure in California
  • Current National Certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists
  • Current American Heart Association BLS certification for healthcare providers
  • Current American Heart Association ACLS certification
  • Current American Heart Association PALS certification
  • Registered Nurse as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing

UCSF Medical Center requires all Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to be credentialed through its Office of Medical Affairs and Governance (OMAG) to practice and function in their clinical role. This applies to both adult and pediatric APPs in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. Credentialing takes between 60-90 days and must be completed prior to the first working day.

You will be assigned an FPPE template of procedures for CRNAs, but you may add additional privileges on request with an explanation of the purpose.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care.

It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values [https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values].

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here [https://diversity.ucsf.edu/].

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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Key Responsibilities

Administers anesthesia to patients undergoing surgical, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures under the supervision of faculty. Collaborates with the Anesthesia Care Team to provide comprehensive perioperative care across various clinical settings.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Anesthesia administrationPatient monitoringCritical care nursingClinical assessmentCollaborationPatient safetySurgical support

Anesthesiology — CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active CRNA listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.