Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Great Bend

CRNAIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time Independent CRNA Practice

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Position Title

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Great Bend

Great Bend Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who practices both autonomously and in collaboration with a variety of health providers on the interprofessional team to deliver high-quality, holistic, evidence-based anesthesia and pain care services. The CRNA cares for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings for procedures including, but not limited to, surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management.

The University of Kansas Health System, Great Bend Campus is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join its dynamic team. Both newly trained and experienced CRNAs are welcome to apply. Enjoy a friendly and collaborative culture with mentorship for new graduates, teamwork, and a positive work environment.

Offering a generous new graduate stipend to SRNAs with early commitment, and a competitive signing bonus to experienced CRNAs. Shadowing opportunities are also available.

Successful completion of nursing anesthesia program, certification, and eligibility for licensure in the State of Kansas are required.

Why Join Our Team?

  • Broad caseload in multiple surgical specialties - ortho, general surgery,

OB-GYN

  • CRNAs perform a full range of procedures
  • Additional compensation available for excess call

We Provide

  • Generous Employer-funded retirement plan
  • Relocation stipend if moving >50 miles outside Great Bend
  • Paid time off for vacation, as well as for continuing education
  • Generous healthcare benefits, including dental and vision coverage
  • Annual CEU allowance
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Epic EMR

About the University of Kansas Great Bend Campus

The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus includes a 33-bed, not-for-profit hospital providing short-term acute care services along with orthopedic, obstetric, and surgical care units, radiology and an emergency department including Level IV trauma services. The medical pavilion, also located on the Great Bend Campus, provides specialty ambulatory care including obstetrics/gynecology, family medicine, general surgery and specialty clinics.

In the Great Bend community, The University of Kansas Health System also has St.

Rose Medical Pavilion. St. Rose Medical Pavilion, located on Broadway Avenue, provides Family Medicine (Including Family Medicine with Obstetrics and Family Medicine with Sports Medicine, specialty outpatient care including cardiac rehab and various specialty care clinics during the month. It also provides a Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic for nonemergency situations.

The University of Kansas Health System employs approximately 400 associates in its Great Bend, Kansas, facilities.

About Great Bend, Kansas

Situated in Barton County, Great Bend is home to nearly 15,000 residents. It is an ideal community for families, boasting excellent schools and numerous attractions. Spend your weekends at Wetlands Waterpark, join a Great Bend Rec program, or explore the free Great Bend-Brit Spaugh Zoo. During the summer, don't miss the local farmers market, the Summer Street Stroll, outdoor movies in Jack Kilby Square, mud volleyball during June Jaunt, or concerts at Party in the Park.

The active downtown area offers plenty to enjoy, from food trucks to the local brewery. Final Fridays on Forest provide a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow community members and soak in the lively atmosphere. The holiday season brings beautifully illuminated displays, best enjoyed by taking a ride on the Great Bend trolley.

For sports enthusiasts, the recently renovated sports complex hosts multiple sporting events and Barton Community College activities. Outdoor recreation options abound, with Cheyenne Bottoms, the largest inland marsh in the United States, located near Great Bend. The community is surrounded by numerous parks and trails, ensuring ample opportunities for outdoor activities. No matter your interests, Great Bend offers something for everyone to enjoy.

Interested Applicants Send CV

Ann Terry

ATerry2@kumc.edu [ATerry2@kumc.edu]

cell 816.419.4523

Time TYPE

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-46927

Important Information for You to Know as You Apply

  • The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
  • The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu [asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu].
  • Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program. pdf

and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Key Responsibilities

The CRNA provides anesthesia and pain care services across various settings and for patients of all acuity levels. They work both autonomously and collaboratively with an interprofessional team.

Requirements

Successful completion of a nursing anesthesia program and certification are required. Eligibility for licensure in the State of Kansas is also necessary.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Holistic CareEvidence-Based PracticePatient CareSurgical ProceduresObstetrical ProceduresDiagnostic ProceduresTherapeutic ProceduresRetirement Planning

Anesthesiology — CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active CRNA listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

CRNA pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

CRNA by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedCRNA median $270k (middle half $248k–$300k)374 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingKansas index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
CRNA listings in Kansas16 active1,254 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS CRNA listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Anesthesiology listings308 in the last 30 days269 the 30 days before (+14%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
CRNA pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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2
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 270 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
University of Kansas Health System logo

About University of Kansas Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Kansas City, KS
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous employer-funded retirement plan
Relocation stipend
Paid time off for vacation and continuing education
Healthcare benefits including dental and vision
Annual CEU allowance
Paid malpractice insurance
Epic EMR
Competitive signing bonus

Living in Great Bend

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$152k
Typical market rent
$756/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

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

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