Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a CRNA with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will join our talented Anesthesiology Department at VMFH’s downtown Tacoma location, St. Joseph Medical Center. Along with providing anesthesia to our patient population and supporting surgical and procedural caseload, this exciting new position offers engaged individuals the unique opportunity to influence and guide the future of anesthesiology at this facility. In addition to providing exceptional anesthesia care, you can play an integral role in establishing the CRNA presence at St. Joseph and helping to define the evolution of the Anesthesiology Department. For a motivated CRNA who values collaboration, team-building, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, this role offers the chance to build something new. In turn, we commit to providing a respectful, high-quality work environment and bringing together colleagues who look out for each other in addition to providing outstanding anesthesia care.

Every day, you would be responsible for providing high-quality, expert, compassionate patient care at St. Joseph Medical Center. St. Joseph is a 385 bed, Level II Trauma, non-profit tertiary care medical center located in Tacoma, Washington, part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and the larger CommonSpirit Health Organization. St. Joseph supports multiple surgical specialties, including Cardiac, ENT, General Surgery, Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics, Orthopedics, Thoracic, Trauma, and Vascular Surgery, along with non-surgical specialties such as Diagnostic Imaging, Electrophysiology, Gastroenterology, Interventional Cardiology, Neurointerventional Radiology, and Pulmonology. The hospital is home to multiple ACGME programs and their related research activities. The Anesthesiology Department provides 24/7 support to hospital operations with a highly-collaborative team of clinicians and a dedicated Anesthesia Practice and Operations Manager, along with an integrated perioperative staff. St. Joseph’s strong community connection, supportive administration, and dedication to excellence has resulted in numerous accolades, including grades of LeapFrog ‘A’ and CMS ‘4-star,’ and recognition as a Top 10 Regionally Ranked hospital per US News.

To be successful in this role, you would provide safe anesthetic experiences for our patients in a collaborative, team-based Anesthesia Care Team model. You would demonstrate exceptional expertise in anesthesia while ensuring adherence to facility standards, achieving optimal patient outcomes, and supporting efficient clinical operations. This organization has a deep commitment to fostering an equitable, diverse and intentionally inclusive environment, and you would help promote teamwork with physicians and staff members in the Operating Room, Labor & Delivery, Procedural areas, and other departments across the hospital. 

• Tertiary care, 385 bed, Level II Trauma Center in Tacoma, Washington
• Diverse caseload in 20 ORs, Labor & Delivery, and a variety of non-OR anesthetizing locations, offering both routine and complex surgical and procedural specialties. No pediatrics, no open heart cases for this position.
• Patient-focused care with attention to patient safety, quality, and comfort
• Research-based patient care protocols
• Structured work schedule with engagement in all aspects of care
• Flexible Time Off with six (6) weeks annually
• $2,500 CME reimbursement 
• Employed position (W-2)
• Anesthesia care team model 
• Department-level leadership opportunities available

We are offering a guaranteed salary, starting bonus, annual CME reimbursement, and relocation assistance. Guaranteed salary ranges from $268,800 - $301,200/year and is based on CRNA experience, including up to $10,000/year in quality incentives.  Additional pay is available for any work done beyond FTE requirements, as well as leadership responsibilities.  Retirement plans include both 401(k) and 457(b), along with a comprehensive benefits package.  Relocation Assistance available.  We are a PSLF eligible employer.

Job Requirements

Required

• Current Washington State Registered Nurse License and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License
• Current Certification as a CRNA through the National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
• Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority needed for specific practice
• Strong knowledge of current anesthesia practices and procedures
• Aptitude for detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to respond appropriately in stressful or emergent situations

Preferred

• 2+ years professional CRNA experience preferred
• Newly-graduated CRNAs will be considered
• Familiarity with the EPIC EMR platform