Nurse Anesthetist Per Diem; CRNA - Anesthetist NURSE PD

Job

Location:

Sacramento

Full/Part Time:
Part Time

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine in the UC Davis School of Medicine provide care to adult and pediatric patients with a variety of perioperative needs. Patient conditions include, but not limited to: ER, USC, SDSC, OR, PACU, OB, GI Lab, Pain Center, MRI, Burn unit and all ICUs. This position functions as an experienced provider of anesthetic services and airway management under the general direction of medical faculty.

Requires one year or more experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Provides anesthesia for patients to include the more complicated/difficult patients of all ages.

ROLE OF POSITION:
Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined the Nurse Practice Act.

Apply By Date
: 8/31/2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST. This position will be considering applicants as they apply, until filled.

• Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) without restriction
• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• Current California RN license, in process, or the ability to obtain California RN license by the time of hire
• Current CRNA license, with the ability to obtain a California CRNA license and proof of application (receipt or cancelled check) to be licensed as a California Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist by the time of hire
• CRNAs must demonstrate current and continuous certification by the NBCRNA as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist by the time of hire
• Must be a graduate of an accredited CRNA Masters or Doctoral Program by the time of hire
• Experience with high acuity cases is a must.
• Knowledge of general nursing theories and practices.
• Knowledge of and strong skills and abilities in airway management and the use of anesthetic agents, ancillary drugs, techniques and their safe administration.
• Knowledge of and ability to provide invasive monitoring techniques and interpretation.
• Ability to establish priorities and organize workload.
• Knowledge to legal implications for clinical practice.
• Skill to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal communication, utilizing strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to report and record information accurately in the EMR.
• Ability to prioritize controlled-substance stewardship through accurate and timely documentation, reconciliation, and compliance.

• 70% - IMPLEMENTS AND EVALUATES ANESTHESIA CARE
• 10% - PATIENT ASSESSMENT/PLANS ANESTHESIA CARE
• 5% - LEADERSHIP
• 5% - PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND BEHAVIOR
• 5% - TEACHING
• 5% - COMMUNICATION

The Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine is a nationally recognized, dynamic, and rapidly growing multispecialty practice dedicated to advancing clinical excellence, innovative research, and world-class education. As one of the largest departments within the School of Medicine-with an annual budget exceeding $111 million-we are proud to be home to more than 90 faculty, 21 MSP physicians, 32 volunteer and affiliated faculty, 58 residents, 10 fellows, 65 certified nurse anesthetists, and 35 professional staff.

Our team delivers cutting-edge, compassionate care across a wide range of clinical settings, including the UC Davis Pavilion (main hospital), Lawrence…