Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Position - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Overview: Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers an extraordinary blend of culture, natural beauty, and economic opportunity, making it an ideal place to live and work. Nestled in the high desert at the base of Sandia Mountains, Albuquerque enjoys over 300 days of sunshine annually, providing endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, skiing, and hot air ballooning.

The New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS), located in the heart of Albuquerque, serves as a cornerstone of the community's healthcare. NMVAHCS provides comprehensive, innovative care to our nation's Veterans, offering cutting-edge research and robust educational programs through its partnership with the University of New Mexico. This healthcare system is dedicated to fostering excellence in patient care and professional growth, making it an outstanding environment for medical professionals to thrive.

Major Duties of the Position:

• Provide quality outpatient anesthesia services in our progressive, innovative health care system for the veteran population.
• Conduct pre-anesthesia assessments to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients undergoing outpatient procedures.
• Administer various types of anesthetics (general, regional, and local) to patients undergoing outpatient procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Monitor patients vital signs during procedures, and manage their post-anesthesia recovery throughout the outpatient setting.
• Collaborate with surgeons, proceduralists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care.
• Manage pain control and provide consultative services for patients experiencing acute and chronic pain in the outpatient setting.
• Participate in the development and implementation of anesthesia policies and procedures to maintain high standards of care.
• Teach and mentor nursing students, residents, and fellows, contributing to educational development programs affiliated with the University of New Mexico, School of Medicine.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care, teaching, and research.

VA Offers a Comprehensive Total Rewards Package:

• Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5-day paid absence for CME)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Highly qualified individuals may be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive in accordance with agency policy. To receive consideration for an incentive, the selectee must be among the best qualified and meet the criteria established in the VA Handbook 5007 Part VI Chapter 2. Service agreement required.

Come join us in providing exceptional healthcare to our veterans in beautiful Albuquerque, where your professional growth and quality of life will thrive.

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