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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

At Cincinnati Children’s, your impact goes beyond the operating room — your expertise transforms lives. We are seeking exceptional Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to join our nationally ranked, world-class pediatric hospital.

Why Join Us?

• Impact Beyond the OR: Provide anesthesia for children and families in diverse care settings including our main hospital, surgery centers, cardiac catheterization lab, and radiology.

• Volume & Variety: Be part of a team managing over 39,000 cases annually, spanning a wide range of pediatric specialties and complexities.

• Supportive Culture: Work in an environment that values teamwork, leadership, and work-life balance.

• Exceptional Compensation: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continued growth and professional development.

What We Offer

• A collaborative team of pediatric anesthesia experts supported by dedicated leadership.

• Access to cutting-edge technology and innovative practices in pediatric anesthesiology.

• A mission-driven organization consistently ranked among the top children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program.

• Current CRNA certification and Ohio APRN licensure (or eligibility).

• Pediatric experience preferred but not required — comprehensive orientation and support provided.

Choose 32 to 40 hours/week

At least 50% of scheduled shifts must be either 10-hour (07:00–17:30) or 12-hour (07:00–19:30) shifts.

Your career as a CRNA at Cincinnati Children’s is more than a role — it’s a chance to change lives.
Apply today and discover the difference of practicing in a place where your expertise matters most.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preoperative Assessment/Evaluation - Conduct preoperative evaluation.

• Equipment - Prepare appropriate equipment for administration of anesthesia. Process involves, but is not limited to, checking machines, appropriate small equipment, blood pressure cuffs, endotracheal tubes, and drugs for the conduit of anesthesia. Report any malfunctioning equipment.

• Intraoperative Clinical Care - Administer anesthesia only under the direct supervision of a faculty or staff physician anesthesiologist. Administer anesthesia, giving drugs and monitoring vital signs and other indicators of anesthesia's effects on patients. The regular, frequent and accurate recording of patient's condition during and immediately following the administration of anesthetic drugs is required.

• Postoperative Follow-up - Conduct postoperative follow-up in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist. Accompany the patient to the PACU assuring that the patient's condition is optimal. Visit in-house with the patient within 24 - 48 hours following anesthesia to assess post-anesthetic recovery.

• Research - With the approval of the Department of Anesthesiology's Research Committee, direct and/or facilitate the development of research projects within the Department and/or the Medical Center. Adhere to all CCHMC and regulatory requirement with respect to the conduct of research activities.

Scope for subspecialty role will not exceed the scope of the collaborating or supervising MD

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in related field. May require clinical license, certification or training OR Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree

• No directly related experience

• Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges

• Multi-state licensure in addition to Ohio licensure may be required base on subspecialty

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preoperative Assessment/Evaluation - Conduct preoperative evaluation.

• Equipment - Prepare appropriate equipment for administration of anesthesia. Process involves, but is not limited to, checking machines, appropriate small equipment, blood pressure cuffs, endotracheal tubes, and drugs for the conduit of anesthesia. Report any malfunctioning equipment.

• Intraoperative Clinical Care - Administer anesthesia only under the direct supervision of a faculty or staff physician anesthesiologist. Administer anesthesia, giving drugs and monitoring vital signs and other indicators of anesthesia's effects on patients. The regular, frequent and accurate recording of patient's condition during and immediately following the administration of anesthetic drugs is required.

• Postoperative Follow-up - Conduct postoperative follow-up in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist. Accompany the patient to the PACU assuring that the patient's condition is optimal. Visit in-house with the patient within 24 - 48 hours following anesthesia to assess post-anesthetic recovery.

• Research - With the approval of the Department of Anesthesiology's Research Committee, direct and/or facilitate the development of research projects within the Department and/or the Medical Center. Adhere to all CCHMC and regulatory requirement with respect to the conduct of research activities.

Scope for subspecialty role will not exceed the scope of the collaborating or supervising MD

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in related field. May require clinical license, certification or training OR Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree

• No directly related experience

• Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges

• Multi-state licensure in addition to Ohio licensure may be required base on subspecialty

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

 Cincinnati Children's is: 

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability