Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Columbia, Missouri, United States

Job Summary

Occupation CRNA
Specialty Anesthesiology
Degree Required MSN/MSRN
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Location Columbia, MO, Columbia, Missouri, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/04/24

University of Missouri - Anesthesiology

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

The Department of Anesthesiology is seeking CRNA candidates to help provide coverage for surgical operations at MU Health facilities. Benefits of the position includes:

  • Starting salary of $250,000 for work commitment of 40 hours per week.
  • Opportunities for additional compensation for working extra shifts (up to $210/hr).
  • 27 days of paid time off, 9 paid holidays, and up to 8 additional days for CME/education time per year.
  • Flexible shift options available designed to promote work/life balance.
  • Options for signing bonus.
  • Additional signing bonus or retention bonus for SRNAs currently in training or candidates within 1 years of completing training.


CRNAs provide anesthesia care under medical direction of anesthesiologists at 42 sites. The need for additional CRNAs is being prompted by the opening of a new women’s and children’s patient tower and the demands for expanding additional operative sites. Candidates will be considered staff positions within the Department of Anesthesiology with all of the associated benefits of the University of Missouri. Candidates must be Board Certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists and eligible for licensure in Missouri.

About Columbia:
Be surprised by what Columbia has to offer from picturesque parks to award winning cuisine to amazing art and superb shopping. Columbia is “more than a college town” and “surprisingly sophisticated.”

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  • 20% Population growth since 2016 with low cost of living and great schools

If you are ready to explore your next career move, please contact Lori Schutte - text or phone [Register to View] or email [Register to View] style="font-size:12pt;">This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
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The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at [Register to View] .

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Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits

Our Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at [Register to View] .

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