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CRNA / Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

CRNA 8.7 Work-LifeFull-Time Independent CRNA Practice

Listed compensation

$241k-$276k

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Job Description

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

  • ## RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
  • Join UW Medical Center Montlake's Anesthesia Department as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).

Work Schedule

· Full time

· Day shift (8,10,12 and 13 hour shifts available)

· No weekends, holidays, nights or call

· Flexible scheduling

· Case variety, complex patients

· 8's 10's 12's and 13, hour shifts

Department Description

· Have an unrestricted practice

· Work with all members of the surgical staff team in collaboration for best practices

· Provide full-service anesthesia care for all levels of acuity and patients

· Work under the administrative supervision of the Chief CRNA and the clinical supervision of the Chief of Anesthesiology and Pain Management

· The CRNA is an adjunct member of the medical staff

· Does not take call, work weekends, or nights

· UW Medicine provides educational opportunities as well as professional growth and development, are encouraged and supported.

Requirements

· Have/Obtain a Washington state Register Nurse and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Licenses to practice

· Prescriptive authority

· BLS and ACLS and PALS certification

· Completion of an accredited CRNA educational program and national certification

About UW Medical Center-Montlake

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

About UW Medicine – Where Your Impact GOES Further

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum

$240,756.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum

$275,664.00 annual

Other Compensation

$10,000 Sign on Bonus Relocation Assistance

Benefits

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift

  • First Shift (United States of America)
  • Temporary or Regular?
  • This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide full-service anesthesia care for patients of all acuity levels in collaboration with the surgical staff team. Work under the administrative supervision of the Chief CRNA and clinical supervision of the Chief of Anesthesiology and Pain Management.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Surgical staff collaborationCritical care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates CRNA / Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at University of Washington a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Anesthesiology (CRNA) — ranked against 141 active Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Anesthesiology — CRNA Career Context

University of Washington holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 92 active listings.

Of the 50 active CRNA listings this role was benchmarked against, 86% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$258k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $241k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$258k midpoint, that is roughly $10k–$18k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top CRNA Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 14 employers

11
<$260k
5
$260k-290k
4
$290k-320k
3
$320k-350k
4
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
72%
Sign-on bonus
64% this job
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
12% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$364k-$406k
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#3

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#4

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$330k-$350k
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 141 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$881k≈ 3.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,234/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About University of Washington

Hospitals and Health Care
Seattle, WA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance Available
No weekends, holidays, nights or call
Flexible scheduling
Case variety, complex patients
Unrestricted practice
Educational opportunities
Professional growth and development