Cardiac CRNA | $50k Sign-On | Nashville, TN

Position Overview

Cardiac Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist position at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Full-time role administering general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care for scheduled and emergency surgical and obstetrical procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients preoperatively and formulate anesthesia care plans in consultation with attending anesthesiologists.
• Administer anesthesia and monitor patient reactions, modifying plans as needed.
• Supervise and instruct student nurse anesthetists.
• Provide care during postoperative periods and transport patients safely.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited CRNA program or graduating within 9-12 months.
• TN Registered Nurse and CRNA certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• New graduates and SRNAs encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• $50,000 signing bonus for eligible full-time applicants.
• Relocation incentive up to $10,000 for those relocating more than 100 miles.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Flexible PTO.
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• CME opportunities.

Schedule & Call Requirements

Full-time with multiple shift options to support work-life balance.

Facility Details

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is an academic health system with eight hospitals and over 180 clinics. The Department of Anesthesiology employs more than 350 CRNAs and handles a wide range of cases including cardiac, pediatric, vascular, trauma, and neurosurgery. 95% retention rate with strong emphasis on collaboration and professional development.