Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Listed compensation
$285K
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Job Description
Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.
Elevate Your Career. Elevate Your Life.
No call. No nights. No weekends. Eight weeks PTO. World-class orthopedic caseload.
$15K Sign on bonus plus relocation and housing support available!
Are you a skilled and compassionate CRNA looking for the perfect blend of meaningful clinical practice and an extraordinary mountain lifestyle? Join Vail Health, a nationally recognized, independent health system located in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains.
Here, your expertise is valued, your autonomy is supported, and your quality of life is a priority.
Why You’ll Love This Role
As a CRNA at Vail Health, you’ll practice in a collaborative, high‑performing anesthesia team across our system—including Vail Health Hospital, Vail Valley Surgery Centers, and the Dillon Surgery Center. You’ll experience a supportive culture defined by teamwork, clinical excellence, and respect for work-life balance.
What You’ll Do
Vail Health operates a 56-bed state-of-the-art hospital and three outpatient surgery centers across the Eagle and Summit Counties. The anesthesia service line supports a high-acuity orthopedic and spine caseload—professional athletes, complex reconstructions, and sports medicine—without cardiac or neuro call. OB coverage available for those with experience; not required.
- Deliver safe, patient-centered anesthesia care across a diverse case mix
- Partner closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative staff to ensure exceptional patient care
- Outstanding Benefits That Support Your Life, Career & Future
- At Vail Health, we prioritize your well-being with one of the most competitive and comprehensive benefits packages in mountain healthcare.
- Generous CME budget annually plus dedicated time off
- Up to $5,000 and up to 5 days annually
- Tuition Assistance including existing Student Loan Repayment
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Immediate Company Match
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
What You Bring
- Active CRNA certification and Colorado RN license (or compact-eligible)
- 5+ years of CRNA experience preferred
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Proficiency in advanced airway management skills and current anesthesia knowledge
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
- Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per year.
Yearly Pay
$285,000—$285,000 USD
Key Responsibilities
Deliver safe, patient-centered anesthesia care for a high-acuity orthopedic and spine caseload across a hospital and three surgery centers. Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative staff to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
Requirements
Requires active CRNA certification, a Colorado RN license, and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Five or more years of CRNA experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at Vail Health Hospital a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) — ranked against 906 active Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
CRNA Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Nurse Anesthesia pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 10% in nurse anesthesia (crna) | ranked against 906 Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$276k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Anesthesia listings in Colorado | 9 active | 901 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 82% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $15k sign-on · loan repayment | US CRNA listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Nurse Anesthesia listings | 101 in the last 30 days | 160 the 30 days before (−37%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Nurse Anesthesia pay trend | +6.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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