APP Nurse Anesthetist​/UKHC

APP Nurse Anesthetist/UKHC

Requisition Number: RE52768

Working Title:

CRNA

Department: MG300:
Anesthesiology

Location:

Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 18

Salary: $123.82 - $141.76 per hour

Position Type:
Staff, Full‑Time

Required

Education:

BS

Required Experience:

0 years

Required License/Certification:
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Physical Requirement:
Lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs.

Shift: Monday‑Friday, 36‑40 hours per week (8, 10, or 12 hour shifts) with optional overtime. Overtime compensated at 1.5× hourly rate, additional comp for weekends, evenings, etc. No calls.

UK Healthcare is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a growing academic medical center—an ideal place to reach the peak of your CRNA profession. New and experienced CRNAs are welcome! UK Healthcare offers complex cases, high acuity, work‑life balance, competitive pay, and autonomous CRNA practice. CRNAs manage patients of all ages, place invasive lines, and cover most case types including trauma.

The selected candidate will care for patients across all acuity levels in multiple settings for a large case mix. CRNAs can work to their full scope of practice and enhance their skill set with frequent educational opportunities.

$4,000 toward professional development funds and 2 CME paid weeks off each year. Starting minimum yearly income $257,546. Sign‑on bonuses are offered!

• Advanced medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal and general communication skills.
• Timely and compliant documentation; ongoing professional development and competency validation.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, and leadership to support patient care, research, teaching, consulting.

No supervisory responsibilities.

Preferred Education/

Experience:

Master’s degree plus at least one year of general anesthesia experience at Level 1 Trauma Center (preferred, not required).

January 15, 2026

Chief CRNAs:
Greg Buckler (greg.buckler), Mark Anderson (marshall.anderson)

The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources, including background checks and/or drug screens.