Day Shift CRNA $200K-$266K | Columbia, MO

Position Overview

Join the Veterans Health Administration in Columbia, MO as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $200,000 - $266,000 per year with comprehensive federal benefits and eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000 in student loan repayment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $200,000 - $266,000 annually
• Paid Time Off: 50 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) + federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long-term care
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license covered
• EDRP: Up to $200,000 loan repayment (1-5 years eligibility)

Schedule & Call Requirements

• Work Schedule: 6:45am - 3:15pm (day shifts only)
• Telework: Not eligible

Facility Details

• Located in vibrant Columbia, MO – ranked top city for living, families, and buying a home
• Access to parks, trails, and proximity to St. Louis, Kansas City, and Lake of the Ozarks

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre-anesthesia evaluation, induction, maintenance, emergence, and post-anesthesia care
• Develop comprehensive anesthesia plans for local, regional, general, and monitored anesthesia
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient safety and outcomes
• Serve as resource for staff education, precept trainees, and implement evidence-based practices
• Prescribe perioperative medications and respond to emergencies

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia from COA-accredited program
• Active, full, unrestricted CRNA license
• NBCRNA certification (or equivalent)
• U.S. citizenship; English proficiency
• Pre-employment physical and drug screening required