Nurse Anesthetist CRNA - Anesthesiology
Quick Summary
• Barnes-Jewish Hospital• Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital• Progress West Hospital• St. Louis Children's Hospital• Five outpatient surgery centers across St.
B.S.N. - Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing Certifications/Professional Licenses:The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers.
CRNAs primarily work in operating room settings while also participating in GI and non-OR anesthesia cases. Opportunities may include exposure to specialty areas such as cardiac, obstetric, and pediatric anesthesia, depending on interest and practice needs. Patient populations include adult, obstetric, and pediatric patients.
Schedule & Flexibility
• Typical 40-hour workweek
• Monday through Friday schedules
• Certain positions include weekday and/or weekend call responsibilities based on division and location
Our department provides anesthesia services at multiple premier healthcare facilities, including:
• Barnes-Jewish Hospital
• Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
• Progress West Hospital
• St. Louis Children's Hospital
• Five outpatient surgery centers across St. Louis County
This broad practice environment offers exposure to a wide range of patient populations and clinical experiences.
Why Join WashU Anesthesiology?
As a WashU CRNA, you'll practice in a highly respected Anesthesia Care Team model alongside attending anesthesiologists, resident anesthesiologists, and fellow CRNAs who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and supporting professional development.
What We're Looking For:
We welcome both experienced CRNAs and new graduates who are eager to learn and grow in a supportive academic environment. Successful candidates are:
• Motivated and adaptable
• Strong communicators and team players
• Committed to continuous learning and professional excellence
• Comfortable embracing new challenges
• Positive, coachable, and proactive
For new graduates, a willingness to learn, collaborate, and develop within a mentorship-focused culture is highly valued.
Responsibilities
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Reviews schedule of cases assigned daily and studies lab values and physical findings in pre-anesthetic examination.
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Determines in consultation with an anesthesiologist the choice of anesthetic technique and appropriate monitoring for each patient.
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Ascertains that blood of proper type is available when indicated and operative permit is properly signed.
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Explains procedure to patients, including risks and benefits.
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Assembles supplies and equipment in operating room.
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Selects solutions to be administered for fluid replacement.
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Administers anesthetic agents to maintain patient in surgical anesthetic state.
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Places both noninvasive and invasive monitors as indicated to monitors patient’s blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, color and fluid loss and watches for significant physical changes.
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Keeps surgeon and anesthesiologist informed of patient’s condition.
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Records condition of patient prior to, during and following administration of anesthetic and type of anesthetic used.
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Assists in moving patients to recovery room and observing condition, notifying physicians when unfavorable situations develop.
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Assists with care of patients suffering respiratory or cardiac emergency problems with airway management techniques and using Advanced Cardiac Life Support guidelines.
Requirements
~1 min read- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
About the Role
~1 min readFor frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.What We Offer
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Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $180,400–$324,800 a year
- 161% above the $96,918 median for Nurse jobs on Jobera (4,972 salaries).
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 28, 2026
- First seen
- October 30, 2026
- Last seen
- October 30, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 62%
- Scored at
- October 30, 2026
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