Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $75,000 Sign-On Bonus

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Elevate Your Anesthesia Career. Make an Impact. Earn More.

Exceptional anesthesia care starts with exceptional providers.

At the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC), we believe CRNAs deserve more than just a rewarding career. They deserve an environment where their expertise is valued, their professional growth is supported, and their contributions make a meaningful difference.

We're offering a $75,000 sign-on bonus and competitive compensation ranging from $230,000 to $290,000+ for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists ready to take the next step in their careers!

Recognized as one of the region's leading hospitals for more than 20 years, UM BWMC combines advanced medical technology, outstanding clinical teams, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

As part of the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Department of Anesthesiology, you'll join a collaborative academic environment that values clinical excellence, innovation, education, and continuous professional development.

Whether you're an experienced CRNA seeking your next opportunity or a newly certified provider ready to launch your career, we invite you to explore what makes UM BWMC an exceptional place to practice.

Why Choose UM BWMC?

A Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package

• $75,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $235,000–$290,000+ annual base salary range
• Comprehensive health, life, and retirement benefits
• Tuition remission opportunities for eligible employees and dependents
• Loan forgiveness opportunities, subject to eligibility
• Continuing education and professional development
• Opportunities for career growth, academic involvement, and advancement

Clinical Variety & Professional Growth

Your expertise matters here. Our CRNAs care for patients across the lifespan and at varying levels of acuity, providing anesthesia services in operating rooms and other hospital procedural areas.

Depending on departmental needs and qualifications, opportunities may include:

• General anesthesia
• Regional anesthesia
• Obstetric anesthesia
• Perioperative and procedural anesthesia
• Advanced airway management
• Multidisciplinary surgical care

You'll work alongside anesthesiologists, surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in an environment that encourages independent clinical judgment, teamwork, and evidence-based practice.

Academic Excellence Meets Clinical Innovation

As part of the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Department of Anesthesiology, you'll have access to a strong academic and research environment.

Our department

• Ranked #14 nationally in the 2024 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings
• Supports clinical research, quality improvement, and patient-safety initiatives
• Participates in the Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group (MPOG)
• Utilizes a perioperative data warehouse to advance research and clinical outcomes
• Encourages professional development in ultrasound, simulation, and other specialized disciplines

We believe in creating opportunities for CRNAs to grow as clinicians, educators, and contributors to the future of anesthesia care.

Your Role: Deliver Exceptional Anesthesia Care

As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at UM BWMC, you'll be an integral member of our anesthesia care team, providing safe, individualized, and evidence-based care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-anesthesia assessments, including patient evaluations and review of diagnostic findings.
• Develop and implement individualized anesthesia care plans in collaboration with the anesthesia team.
• Administer and manage anesthetic agents and techniques throughout the perioperative period.
• Provide anesthesia induction, maintenance, emergence, and post-anesthesia care.
• Perform invasive and noninvasive monitoring using established clinical standards.
• Manage airway interventions, mechanical ventilation, fluid balance, and hemodynamic stability.
• Perform and manage regional anesthesia techniques when appropriately trained and credentialed.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient conditions, including emergency situations.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, nursing teams, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement, patient safety, educational, and research initiatives.

Our CRNAs practice collaboratively within applicable medical direction and supervision models while exercising strong clinical judgment and professional accountability.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking compassionate, motivated CRNAs who are committed to clinical excellence and delivering outstanding patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and accredited nurse anesthesia program
• Valid state Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Valid state Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) recognition, or ability to obtain within six months of hire, as applicable
• Current CRNA certification at the time of employment
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications through the American Heart Association
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) and appropriate taxonomy code at the time of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of anesthesia experience in an acute care setting preferred, but not required
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and continuous learning

Newly certified CRNAs are encouraged to apply!

Live, Work & Thrive in Maryland

Located in Glen Burnie, Maryland, UM BWMC offers the opportunity to build a rewarding anesthesia career in a convenient location between Baltimore and Annapolis, with access to the greater Washington, D.C. region.

Enjoy the advantages of a well-established medical center while being part of a nationally recognized academic health system.

Additional Compensation & Benefits Information

Base Salary Range: $235,000–$290,000+

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc.'s salary range for this position. Some candidates may not be eligible for the upper end of the range.

Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, market conditions, internal equity, education, and position responsibilities.

A $75,000 sign-on bonus is available, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and the terms of the offer.

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc. offers a comprehensive total rewards package supporting employees' health, career, life, and retirement.

Learn more about our benefits:

https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits

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