
Job Details
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.
Are you a skilled and compassionate CRNA looking for the perfect balance of meaningful clinical work and an unbeatable mountain lifestyle? Join Vail Health, a nationally recognized, independent health system nestled in the heart of Colorado’s Rockies.
We’re currently seeking a CRNA to deliver high-quality, patient-centered anesthesia care across our network, including Vail Health Hospital, Vail Valley Surgery Centers, and Dillon Surgery Center. You'll work with a supportive, experienced team where autonomy, collaboration, and excellence are all part of the culture.
What You’ll Do
- Manage a case mix that includes primarily orthopedic surgeries, spine procedures, and other general cases — no heads or hearts
- Deliver safe, effective anesthesia for a variety of surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures
- Provide anesthesia care for obstetric patients as needed — OB experience is preferred but not required
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative staff to ensure seamless patient care
- Currently, there are no night, weekend, call, or holiday requirements. However, there may be opportunities for those shifts in the future, with additional compensation for those who are interested
Compensation & Perks
- 10K Sign-on bonus
- Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials
- On-call pay
- Accrue up to 8 weeks of PTO per year
- CME time off and $5,000 in CME funds per year
- Existing Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Relocation reimbursement and housing assistance available
What You Bring
- Active CRNA certification and Colorado RN license (or compact eligible)
- 5+ years of CRNA experience preferred
- Advanced airway management skills and a strong grasp of current anesthesia practices
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Excellent communication and decision-making skills
Benefits at Vail Health Include:
- Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
- Comprehensive Health Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Educational Programs:
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Annual Continued Medical Education funds and days
- Medical Staff Dues
- Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
- 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
- Pet insurance
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.