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ASPA is the exclusive anesthesia provider for ChristianaCare, home to Delaware's only Level I ... The NP will work closely with anesthesiologists, the PEP/PAE team, surgical teams, and ...

Anesthesia OR ARNP

Iowa City, IA · On-site

$91K - $123K/yr

The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the Department of Anesthesia will perform pre-operative/ and post anesthesia assessment for patients scheduled for surgery in the OR at UI Health Care ...

Anesthesia OR ARNP

Iowa City, IA · On-site

$91K - $123K/yr

The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the Department of Anesthesia will perform pre-operative/ and post anesthesia assessment for patients scheduled for surgery in the OR at UI Health Care ...

Anesthesia OR ARNP

Iowa City, IA · On-site

$91K - $123K/yr

The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the Department of Anesthesia will perform pre-operative/ and post anesthesia assessment for patients scheduled for surgery in the OR at UI Health Care ...

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How much do anesthesia nurse practitioner jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for anesthesia nurse practitioner in the United States is $130,295.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $108,000.00 and $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner, you need advanced clinical expertise in anesthesia care, a master's or doctoral nursing degree, national certification as a nurse anesthetist (CRNA), and a state license. Familiarity with anesthesia delivery systems, patient monitoring technology, and electronic health records is essential. Strong decision-making, communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are important soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure patient safety and effective collaboration in high-stakes surgical and procedural environments.

What is an Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner job?

An Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) specializing in anesthesia care. They work alongside anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to assess patients, develop anesthesia plans, and administer anesthesia during medical procedures. Their responsibilities also include monitoring patients' vital signs and managing pain before, during, and after surgery. They often work in hospitals, surgical centers, or outpatient facilities. This role requires advanced education and certification in anesthesia nursing.

What does a typical workday look like for an Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner?

A typical day for an Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner involves conducting pre-anesthetic assessments, developing anesthetic plans, administering anesthesia, and monitoring patients throughout surgical or diagnostic procedures. You will work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The role often requires quick decision-making and adaptability to changes in patient condition. While most positions are based in hospitals or surgical centers, work hours can vary, including early mornings and some on-call duties depending on the clinical setting.

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Infographic showing various Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,295 per year, or $62.6 per hour.
Surgery, Nurse Practitioner - Pre-Anesthesia Testing-No Weekends/No Call

Surgery, Nurse Practitioner - Pre-Anesthesia Testing-No Weekends/No Call

Luminis Health

Annapolis, MD

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


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Job description

Nurse Practitioner Pre-Anesthesia Testing

*No Call

*No Weekends

*Great Benefits

Position Objective

The Pre-Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner focuses on surgical patients requiring pre-anesthesia and surgical evaluation and consultation in the outpatient setting.  

Essential Functions

  1. Demonstrates clinical expertise in assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and the therapeutic management of the surgical patient to optimally address the patient's known or potential medical conditions by conducting history and physicals and interpreting patients medical histories and orders and performs diagnostic tests as needed to prepare the patient for the upcoming surgery and prescribe pharmacological treatments as appropriate.
  2. Identifies assessment, diagnostic strategies, and therapeutic interventions within the plan that reflect current evidence, including data, research, literature and expert clinical knowledge; Compares and contrasts clinical findings, normal and abnormal variations in formulating a diagnosis.  Collaborates with physician on the plan as needed.
  3. Counsels and educates patients about preventative measures to avoid illness and implements therapies that restore health, minimize complications, and manage risk factors.
  4. Promotes patient engagement by explaining treatment plan and identifying and addressing any expected obstacles. Encourages and assists referral to specialists or primary care practice as appropriate.
  5. Maintains knowledge and competency appropriate for scope of practice.  Uses current health care research findings and other evidence to expand clinical knowledge, and enhance role performance and increase knowledge of professional issues.
  6. Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional nursing practice standards and guidelines relevant statutes, rules and regulations and engages in a formal process seeking feedback from patients, peers, professional colleagues and others.
  7. Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues, mentors and models expert practice to interdisciplinary team members and health care consumers.
  8. Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.  Partners with other disciplines to enhance patient care.
  9. Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact in the planning and delivery of care and informs administrators or others of risks, benefits, and outcomes of programs and decisions that affect health care delivery.
  10. Serves as Lead, Clinician for clinical and administrative duties. Acts as a resource to management for policy decisions that have actual or potential impact on the quality of care based on evidence based practice.

Knowledge/Experience

Required Minimum Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner.

Required Minimum Experience

Two (2) years of related clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner..

Required License / Certifications: 

Current licensure in Maryland as a certified nurse practitioner.

American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS. 

(The employee must fulfill the requirements for medical staff membership at Anne Arundel Medical Center.)

Preferred: Prior experience working with surgical patients.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Medium Work

There is reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Please send your CV to inhouse physician recruiter, Courtney Gould cgould@luminishealth.org 


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