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University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) -Wage

CRNANo callNo weekendsFull-Time MD-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$140.00 hourly

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

The Role

At UVA Health, CRNAs are trusted clinical partners with meaningful independence in anesthesia delivery and decision‑making. This role offers the opportunity to practice in a high‑acuity academic environment while maintaining autonomy, flexibility, and long‑term career stability.

  • CRNAs provide anesthesia care across a diverse and complex case mix, including:
  • Main Operating Room (high‑acuity, Level I Trauma)
  • Outpatient and ambulatory surgery centers (OCIR, SCR)
  • Endoscopy and procedural suites
  • Off‑site and non‑OR anesthesia (NORA) locations

Why Join UVA Health?

  • Nationally ranked academic medical center case mix
  • High‑autonomy CRNA practice within a collaborative Anesthesia Care Team model
  • Schedule flexibility
  • Mentorship program for new graduates
  • Leadership and quality improvement pathways
  • AANA‑approved CEU credits
  • Compensation and Benefits Highlights
  • $140.00 hourly

No call. Holidays and weekends optional. Shift differentials available.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Master of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program or eligible to practice as a CRNA in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Experience: None

Licensure

Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Physical Demands

Job requires sitting for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive); Repetitive motion: (squeezing an ambu bag). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs and lift/push/pull > 100lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, cold, heat, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $140.00 - $140.00 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures.

We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation.

Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

Key Responsibilities

The CRNA will provide anesthesia care across a diverse range of clinical settings, including high-acuity operating rooms and procedural suites. They will act as a clinical partner within the Anesthesia Care Team model, maintaining autonomy in decision-making and anesthesia delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Science in Nursing and be licensed as a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, and CRNA in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Additionally, a valid American Heart Association BLS certification is required for the position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical decision-makingPatient careTrauma careEndoscopy supportProcedural anesthesiaCommunication skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) -Wage at University of Virginia a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) — ranked against 958 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, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$291k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $288k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
63%
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 7.1
Better work-life than 80% of Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 958 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Charlottesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$468k
Typical market rent
$1,959/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.1
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Charlottesville, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

No Call
Holidays and Weekends Optional
Shift Differentials
Mentorship Program
Leadership Pathways
AANA-Approved CEU Credits