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Nortek Medical Staffing lists this Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) / Virginia - Full Time and Locum Openings opportunity in roanoke, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Compensation:
$291,200 annually for the full-time structure
Schedule: Full-time or part-time options available
Setting: Ambulatory ophthalmic surgery center
Weekends: None
Practice Model: Independent CRNA practice
Start: As soon as credentialing permits
An Exceptional CRNA Opportunity A respected and growing ophthalmic healthcare organization in Roanoke, Virginia, is seeking a confident and clinically accomplished Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to join its ambulatory surgical team.
This opportunity is designed for a CRNA who values independence, predictable scheduling, professional autonomy, and an exceptional quality of life. The selected provider will practice within an established surgical environment supported by experienced surgeons, nurses, surgical technologists, and administrative professionals.
With annual compensation of $291,200, guaranteed hours, no weekend responsibilities, and an outstanding benefits package that includes eight weeks of paid time off, this position offers a rare combination of earning potential, stability, and work-life balance.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out $291,200 annual compensation for the full-time structure
Independent CRNA practice model
Full-time and part-time scheduling options
Guaranteed hours
No weekend responsibilities
Eight weeks of paid time off
Six paid holidays
Health insurance available immediately
Company-paid professional liability coverage
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid sick leave
Annual performance review with potential compensation growth
Stable ambulatory surgical environment
Collaborative and experienced clinical support team
Opportunity to build long-term relationships with surgeons and clinical colleagues
Position Overview The CRNA will provide safe, individualized anesthesia care throughout the perioperative process in a fast-paced ambulatory ophthalmic surgical setting. This includes evaluating patients before surgery, developing appropriate anesthesia plans, administering anesthesia independently, monitoring patients throughout procedures, and supporting safe postoperative recovery.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable exercising independent clinical judgment while working collaboratively with surgeons, nurses, surgical technologists, and other members of the perioperative team.
Primary Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive pre-anesthesia assessments and review relevant medical histories, medications, allergies, laboratory findings, and surgical plans
Identify anesthesia-related risks and develop individualized plans appropriate to each patient and procedure
Explain anesthesia plans, expectations, risks, and postoperative considerations to patients
Independently administer anesthesia within applicable state regulations, organizational policies, and professional standards
Continuously monitor patients cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, and physiological status throughout procedures
Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
Manage airways, medications, fluids, and other anesthesia-related clinical needs
Provide appropriate postoperative anesthesia and recovery support
Evaluate patients for safe transfer through the phases of post-anesthesia care
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation
Perform required safety checks of anesthesia equipment, medications, and supplies
Follow infection-prevention, medication-safety, and quality-assurance protocols
Collaborate closely with surgeons, nursing staff, surgical technologists, and facility leadership
Participate in continuous quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives
Deliver a calm, compassionate, and reassuring experience for patients and their families
Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program
Current CRNA certification through the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
Active Virginia Registered Nurse and applicable advanced-practice credentials, or the ability to obtain them
Authorization to practice as a CRNA in Virginia
Current BLS and ACLS certifications
Strong understanding of anesthesia pharmacology, airway management, patient monitoring, and perioperative safety
Ability to assess patients and make sound clinical decisions independently
Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
Commitment to patient safety, clinical quality, and compassionate care
Ability to function effectively in an efficient ambulatory surgical environment
Preferred Qualifications Prior experience practicing independently as a CRNA
Ambulatory surgery center experience
Ophthalmic anesthesia experience
Experience working in a high-efficiency procedural environment
Strong background in preoperative assessment, intraoperative monitoring, and postoperative care
Confidence managing medically complex or higher-risk patients within an outpatient setting
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with surgeons and perioperative teams
Ideal Candidate Profile The strongest candidate will be a composed, dependable, and highly capable CRNA who enjoys clinical autonomy but also values teamwork. This individual should be comfortable making independent decisions, responding calmly to changes in patient condition, and maintaining exceptional standards of safety and documentation.
The organization is particularly interested in CRNAs who are:
Clinically confident without being rigid
Patient-centered and reassuring
Highly attentive to detail
Dependable and professionally accountable
Comfortable in a fast-moving surgical environment
Collaborative with surgeons and clinical staff
Interested in a stable, long-term professional home
Location Considerations This is an onsite opportunity in Roanoke, Virginia . Local candidates and professionals planning to relocate are strongly encouraged to apply.
The organization may also consider an experienced CRNA who can reliably commit to a mutually agreed-upon schedule while traveling to and from the area. Relocation assistance is not currently offered.
Compensation and Benefits The full-time compensation structure provides an annual salary of $291,200 .
Eligible employees may also receive:
Health insurance available immediately
Eight weeks of paid time off
Six paid holidays
Paid sick leave
401(k) retirement plan
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid malpractice insurance
Guaranteed hours
Annual performance review
Opportunity for future compensation growth
No weekend scheduling
Benefit eligibility may vary according to full-time or part-time status.
Take the Next Step This is an outstanding opportunity for a CRNA seeking significant earning potential, independent practice, predictable scheduling, and an exceptional amount of paid time away from work.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for confidential consideration. Additional information regarding the surgical environment, scheduling structure, credentialing process, and clinical expectations will be provided during the interview process.
Worksite address
roanoke, VA, 24001, US
Who can apply
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