Job Title: Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)- Weekend Program
Company Name:
UVA Health
Location:
Charlottesville, VA United States
Position Type:
Full Time
Post Date:
05/04/2026
Expire Date:
05/11/2026
Job Categories:
Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician
Job Description
Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)- Weekend Program
UVA Department of Anesthesiology utilizes and embraces the 'Anesthesia Team care model', involving anesthesiologists, CRNAs, residents, SRNAs, and anesthesia technologists. The CRNA is a critical team member administering general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care.
Commitment: For 0.9 FTE option - Shift requirements are Friday, Saturday, Monday; these shifts are 12 hours per day
For 0.6 FTE option Shift requirements are Friday, Saturday, or Friday, Monday, or Saturday, Monday; these shifts are 12 hours per day
Weekend commitment is 46/52 weekends per year in order to qualify for the program.
Be part of a High-Autonomy Practice in a growing surgical program. UVA Healths University Medical Center is expanding Perioperative Services and is seeking Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to support extendedhour operating room coverage, Saturday elective programs, and sustained OR growth across multiple surgical sites.
This expansion is a core component of UVA Healths bridge strategy through 2027, enabling increased surgical access while transitioning from incentivebased anesthesia coverage to a stable, employed CRNA workforce.
CRNAs at UVA Health practice within a collaborative Anesthesia Care Team model at a nationally recognized academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center, with a key differentiator being a highautonomy practice environment that allows CRNAs to work at the top of their license.
The Role
At UVA Health, CRNAs are trusted clinical partners with meaningful independence in anesthesia delivery and decisionmaking. This role offers the opportunity to practice in a highacuity academic environment while maintaining autonomy, flexibility, and longterm career stability.
CRNAs provide anesthesia care across a diverse and complex case mix, including:
Main Operating Room (highacuity, Level I Trauma)
Outpatient and ambulatory surgery centers (OCIR, SCR)
Endoscopy and procedural suites
Offsite and nonOR anesthesia (NORA) locations
Why join UVA Health?
Fulltime employed CRNA roles
Weekendfocused CRNA opportunities
Nationally ranked academic medical center case mix
Highautonomy CRNA practice within a collaborative Anesthesia Care Team model
Schedule flexibility
Mentorship program for new graduates
Leadership and quality improvement pathways
AANAapproved CEU credits
26 days of PTO plus 1 week for professional development
Signon incentive and relocation assistance available per policy
Weekend Program Compensation Benefits Highlights
Full time and part time WP providers will be eligible for the weekend shift differential of $50/hour for all weekend shifts
WP providers are eligible for weekend shift differential and holiday premium pay as defined in Medical Center policy
WP providers receive the Weekend Program Premium for all hours worked in the WP program only Healthcare Professional Weekend Program Premium is $10/hour
Individual compensation is determined by qualifications, previous work experience, and education.
Signon bonus and relocation assistance may be availablefor eligible candidates
Comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Short- and long-term disability
Retirement savings plans
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
About UVA Health
UVA Health is a worldclass, Magnetrecognized academic medical center and health system anchored by a Level I Trauma Center. Consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report, UVA Health includes an NCIdesignated cancer center, Virginias topranked childrens hospital, and a robust network of specialty and community care sites.
Why Charlottesville?
Charlottesville offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestylenestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park, with vibrant dining, wineries, arts, and a walkable downtown. Its a place where your career and quality of life can thrive.
If you have additional Questions, reach out to Renee Bounds, UVA Health Recruiter, at yay2vw@virginia.edu
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Master of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program or eligible to practice as a CRNA in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Experience: No experience required
Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required.
Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Virginia required.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in the Commonwealth of Virginia required.
American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires sitting for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: (squeezing an ambu bag). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs and lift/push/pull > 100lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, cold, heat, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The starting base rate for this role is $100.96 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as High Performing in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Childrens is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.