Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist- PRN
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Job Description
Why UT Southwestern?
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
If you're a CRNA looking for a PRN opportunity this position is for you! 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.
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 ensure homeostatic stability and provide clinical guidance to students.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of nursing and nurse anesthesia program, with current licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse and Registered Nurse in Texas. Certification as a nurse anesthetist by the NBCRNA, along with ACLS and PALS certifications, is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist- PRN at UT Southwestern Medical Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) — ranked against 906 active Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
CRNA Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 52% 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 | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in nurse anesthesia (crna) | ranked against 906 Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Nurse Anesthesia median $360k (middle half $320k–$372k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Anesthesia listings in Texas | 103 active | 901 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 78% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas CRNA listings: 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $55k) · 8% offer loan repayment131 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 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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