Department of Veterans Affairs – Veterans Health Administration
Location: Reno, Nevada
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The VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) in Reno, Nevada is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our anesthesia care team. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice at the full scope of your education, training, and certification while serving our nation’s Veterans.
CRNAs at VASNHCS provide independent, high-quality anesthesia care across a full range of clinical settings. You’ll collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other clinical professionals to ensure safe, effective, patient-centered care.
• Provide anesthesia services including pre?anesthesia evaluation, induction, maintenance, emergence, and post?anesthesia care.
• Develop and implement comprehensive anesthesia plans for patients requiring local, regional, general, or monitored anesthesia care—both inside and outside the OR suite.
• Deliver peri?anesthetic clinical support, emergency response, and post?operative assessment.
• Foster confidence and satisfaction among patients and staff while maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Serve as a clinical resource, educator, preceptor, and potential adjunct faculty for health care trainees.
• Implement evidence-based anesthesia practices to promote optimal outcomes.
• Prescribe appropriate pre?operative, intra?operative, and post?operative orders.
The VA provides one of the most comprehensive and competitive total rewards packages in the nation:
• Competitive Salary with regular raises and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off annually (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays).
• Federal Pension with 5?year vesting and Federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions.
• Federal health, dental, vision, life, and long?term care insurance, many options carry into retirement.
• Licensure flexibility: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.
We seek mission?driven CRNAs who are committed to exceptional patient care, uphold VA’s ICARE values (Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence), and thrive in a collaborative environment.
Reno offers a vibrant blend of city living and outdoor recreation—minutes from Lake Tahoe, skiing, hiking, and year-round sunshine. It’s an incredible place to live, work, and make a lasting impact on the lives of Veterans.
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