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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Cardiac Pedi

CRNAFull-Time MD-Supervised State
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About the Role

Pediatric Cardiac CRNA at UTHealth Houston. Full-time with excellent benefits including 100% paid medical premiums and pension.

Join UTHealth Houston as a Pediatric Cardiac CRNA – Houston, TX in Houston, Texas, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 100% paid medical premiums
  • Generous time off (37-38 days/year)
  • Longevity Pay
  • Retirement/pension plan
  • Free financial and legal counseling
  • Free mental health counseling
  • Gym membership discounts
  • Wellness programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Child and elder care resources

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UTHealth Houston as a Pediatric Cardiac CRNA – Houston, TX.

Key Responsibilities

The CRNA will administer anesthesia to pediatric patients under the supervision of attending anesthesiologists and monitor patient vital signs during surgical or diagnostic procedures. Additionally, the role involves providing clinical guidance to students and managing departmental human resources activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nurse Anesthesia, current Texas RN and APRN licensure, and AANA certification. A minimum of 6 months of pediatric anesthesia experience is desirable, along with proficiency in airway management and pressure monitoring.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Anesthesia administrationPediatric anesthesiaPatient monitoringAirway managementVascular accessPressure monitoringEKG interpretationRespiratory managementBlood gas analysisClinical supervisionEmergency responseCare planningPatient evaluationDocumentationCritical care

Pediatrics — CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active CRNA listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

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

Position Insights

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About UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)

Business Consulting and Services
Houston, Texas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% paid medical premiums
Generous time off (37-38 days/year)
Longevity Pay
Retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling
Gym membership discounts
Wellness programs