Certified Nurse Anesthetist-Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP Approved

Dallas, TX · full time · Entry

$209,405 – $292,300

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 30, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This VA position administers anesthesia across inpatient and outpatient settings, managing care from pre-operative evaluation through post-operative recovery for patients of varying complexity. It suits experienced nurse anesthetists seeking federal employment with loan repayment assistance, comprehensive benefits, and the option to mentor trainees and contribute to quality improvement.

Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

Airway Management

What they ask for

Required

Master's or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia from COA-accredited program
Active, current, full and unrestricted state nursing license
Current NBCRNA certification or equivalent COA-recognized certification
Knowledge of anesthesia pharmacology and current techniques
Ability to perform pre-anesthetic evaluation and informed consent
Skill in administering inhalational, regional, intravenous, local, and topical anesthetics
Ability to detect and treat anesthesia-related physiologic changes
Proficiency in emergency airway management and advanced cardiac life support
Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary settings
Knowledge of quality improvement and safety protocols

Nice to have

Board certification as Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Significant experience with major surgeries on complex patients (ASA 1 and above)
Experience supervising and training RRNAs
Experience placing invasive lines and regional anesthesia
Experience with telehealth-based preoperative evaluations