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CRNA/Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

CRNA 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time Independent CRNA Practice

Listed compensation

$241k-$276k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

$10,000.00 Recruitment Incentive for eligible positions and eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

Harborview's Medical Center's has an opportunity for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). to join our team.

Responsibilities

  • (but not limited too)
  • 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
  • Do not take call, work weekends, or nights

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

SCHEDULE: Full time

Day shift (8,10,12 and 13 hr. shifts available)

No required, Call, Holidays or Weekends

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 Harborview Medical Center

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine.

It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.

It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

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, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

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

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 $5,000 Relocation

Benefits

For information about benefits for this position, visit washington.edu

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 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.

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.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Surgical assistancePatient acuity managementClinical collaborationTrauma care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates CRNA/Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at University of Washington a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Anesthesiology (CRNA) — ranked against 268 active Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Anesthesiology — CRNA Career Context

University of Washington holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 95 active listings.

Of the 50 active CRNA listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

CRNA by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in anesthesiology (crna)ranked against 268 Anesthesiology (CRNA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$241k–$276kCRNA median $285k (middle half $270k–$320k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$241k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
CRNA listings in Washington22 active1,271 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 84% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onUS CRNA listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Anesthesiology listings313 in the last 30 days269 the 30 days before (+16%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
CRNA pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
University of Washingtonsilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index95 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (268 Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 22 employers
14
<$305k
6
$305k-340k
1
$350k
3
$375k-410k
1
$410k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
70%
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
CME allowance
48%
Relocation assistance
39% this job
Loan repayment
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

CRNA - Pratt Regional Medical Center - Pratt, Kansas - $410,000 + 10 Weeks Off!Contract

Essential Anesthesia Management · Pratt, Kansas

$410k
#2

CRNA

Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$250k-$400k
#3

W2 CRNA Needed in Tulsa, OK - 951

Up to $400,000
#4

CRNA | Up to $383K Salary | Flexible 3–5 Day Schedule | $10K Sign-On Bonus

$230k-$383k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 268 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$869k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,227/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.