Sr. Nurse Anesthetist; CRNA – Anesthetist NURSE SR EX

Senior Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA – ANESTHETIST NURSE SR EX)

University of California, Davis

Job Summary: The Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine provides anesthesia and analgesia services across the hospital and clinics, including Pavilion OR, SDSC, CSC, PACU, IR, Pulmonary Lab, Cancer Center, GI Lab, Midtown GI, EP Lab, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, L&D, Pain Center, MRI, Burn Unit, ER and all ICUs. This position functions as an experienced provider of anesthetic services and airway management under the direction of medical faculty, delivering anesthesia for all patients, including the more complex and difficult cases of all ages.

Apply By Date: 12/10/2025. The position is considered until filled.

• Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) without restriction
• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
• Current California RN license, in process, or ability to obtain by hire
• Current CRNA license, or ability to obtain a California CRNA license by hirelin
• Graduate of an accredited CRNA Masters or Doctoral Program by hire
• Current and continuous certification by the NBCRNA as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist by hire
• Experience in a clinical setting
• Knowledge of general nursing theories and practices
• Strong skills in airway management and use of anesthetic agents
• Ability to provide invasive monitoring techniques and interpretation
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload effectively
• Knowledge of legal implications for clinical practice
• Skill to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to report and record information accurately in the EMR
• Ability to prioritize controlled‑substance stewardship through accurate documentation, reconciliation, and compliance

• 10% - Maintains a safe hospital environment and cost containment
• 55% - Implements and evaluates anesthesia care
• 10% - Patient assessment and plans anesthesia care
• 5% - Leadership
• 5% - Professional growth and behavior
• 5% - Teaching
• 5% - Pre‑operative evaluation of low‑risk patients for elective ambulatory surgery
• 5% - Communication

• Salary or Pay Range: $ - $ (Annually)
• Updated Sign‑on Bonus:
  Up to 20% of the annual base pay for new career hires (prorated with claw‑back and nine‑year payback)
• Relocation:
  Up to $10,000
• Salary Frequency:
  Biweekly
• Salary Grade: 100
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  ANESTHETIST NURSE SR EX
• Number of Positions:
  Multiple
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule):
  Variable (8–13 hour shifts available); minimal shared off‑shifts and minimal callback requirement (1–2/month)
• Location:
  
  Patient Support Services Bldg (HSP
  014) - Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: NX‑Nurses
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on‑site

• High‑quality and low‑cost medical plans to fit your family’s needs
• UC pays for dental and vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including pregnancy and parental leave, family & medical leave
• Paid holidays annually as stipulated in UC Policies
• Paid time off/vacation/sick time as stipulated in UC Policies
• Continuing education allowance and education reimbursement program as stipulated in UC Policies
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Work Life and wellness programs and resources
• On‑site employee assistance program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long‑term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) qualified employer & student loan repayment assistance program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including pension and other retirement savings plans

• Standing – continuous 6–8+ hours
• Walking – continuous 6–8+ hours
• Sitting – frequent 3–6 hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0–25 lbs – continuous 6–8+ hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0–25 lbs – frequent 3–6 hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26–50 lbs – occasional up to 3 hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs – occasional up to 3 hours
• Bending…