Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist- 25K Sign on Incentive

CRNAIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time MD-Supervised State

Listed compensation

from $200,000

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Salaries from $200,000 a year with a $25K Incentive!

Why UT Southwester

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees.

Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Job Summary

The UTSW CRNA Group is looking for individuals seeking both work-life balance as well as opportunities for growth and professional development. New graduates and experienced providers welcome! We are currently offering a $25,000 sign on incentive.

Coverage includes University Hospitals located in the Southwestern Medical District, with more than 800 beds and 75+ anesthetizing locations, representing all major specialties of care

  • Most importantly, a cohesive and supportive team and local CRNA leadership at each site of service
  • Progressive schedule provides predictability, PTO maximization, as well as opportunities for extra-income
  • We currently offer 4-10 hr shifts, 3-13hr shifts, or a 24/16 schedule (options available for OB and/or main OR) per week
  • Minimal call requirements
  • Advance Practice Providers Incentive program (up to $10,000/yr)
  • Specialty Team Bonus ($15,000/yr)
  • $2,500 continuing educational fund
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Experience and Education

Must be graduate of accredited school of nursing, licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse, and graduate of school of nurse anesthesia accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA).

Licensure as Registered Nurse by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas and has passed qualifying examination administered by the national Board for Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) required for certification as nurse anesthetist.

  • Must also be registered by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas as Nurse Anesthetist.
  • Certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through course accredited by the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross re
  • No experience required.

Job Duties

Prepares and administers anesthetic agents to patients to desensitize them to permit performance of medical or surgical procedures.

Performs pre-anesthesia evaluation of patient to ascertain physiological and psychological factors which influence selection of anesthetic agent and formulation of plan of anesthetic management.

Monitors patient in operating room to maintain patient in homeostatic condition and to ensure unnecessary injuries are not inflicted on patient.

Records anesthetic information on anesthesia chart to provide permanent record necessary for care of patient, material for teaching and studies, and to establish medical-legal record.

Provides clinical supervision or guidance to anesthesia students, paramedical and medical students to contribute to their clinical training.

  • Other Duties as assigned.
  • To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit utsouthwestern.edu(Opens in a new window)

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

The CRNA prepares and administers anesthetic agents while performing pre-anesthesia evaluations to formulate management plans. They also monitor patients in the operating room to maintain homeostasis and provide clinical guidance to students.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of nurse anesthesia and hold a valid Texas Registered Nurse license. Certification as a nurse anesthetist by the NBCRNA and current ACLS/PALS certifications are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Anesthesia administrationPatient monitoringAnesthesia chartingPhysiological assessmentSurgical supportPatient care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist- 25K Sign on Incentive at UT Southwestern Medical Center a 7.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Anesthesiology (CRNA) — ranked against 270 active Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Anesthesiology — CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Anesthesiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Anesthesiology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.3 / 10 · top 25% in anesthesiology (crna)ranked against 270 Anesthesiology (CRNA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedAnesthesiology median $274k (middle half $250k–$313k)44 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Anesthesiology listings in Texas21 active270 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 80% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$25k sign-on · loan repaymentTexas CRNA listings: 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $55k) · 8% offer loan repayment131 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
Anesthesiology pay trend+9.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (270 Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top CRNA Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 21 employers
9
<$280k
12
$280k-325k
2
$325k-370k
3
$370k-415k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
71%
Sign-on bonus
54% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Relocation assistance
38%
Loan repayment
13% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.3
Better work-life than 80% of Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings

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

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About UT Southwestern Medical Center

Higher Education
Dallas, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
PTO and Paid Holidays
On-Site Childcare
Wage & Merit Increases
$25,000 Sign-On Incentive
Advance Practice Providers Incentive Program (up to $10,000/yr)
Specialty Team Bonus ($15,000/yr)
$2,500 Continuing Education Fund

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,604/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
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 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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