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Nurse Practitioner

Newark, DE · On-site

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 ...

The University Of Iowa

Anesthesia OR ARNP

Iowa City, IA

$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 ...

University of Iowa

Anesthesia OR ARNP

Iowa City, IA

$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 ...

University of Iowa

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 ...

Boston Medical Center

Nurse Practitioner

Brighton, MA · On-site

$290K/yr

The Nurse Practitioner provides anesthesia care across a variety of clinical settings within Boston Medical Center. This role is responsible for delivering safe, effective anesthesia services in ...

Boston Medical Center

Nurse Practitioner

Boston, MA · On-site

$290K/yr

The Nurse Practitioner provides anesthesia care across a variety of clinical settings within Boston Medical Center. This role is responsible for delivering safe, effective anesthesia services in ...

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How much do anesthesia nurse practitioner jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 29, 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, 83% Full Time, 7% 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.

Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Peri-Op / Anesthesia

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Seattle, WA

$126K/yr

Other

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) practices in the Surgical Intensive Care Service, under the supervision of surgeons and anesthesiologists, as a member of the Anesthesia service line, to provide a full range of critical care services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission.
Qualifications:Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) Basic Requirements:
  • Education: A post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner. (Applicants pending the completion of educational requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until the education requirements are met.) Must be a graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant:
    • The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or
    • The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
    • NOTE: Foreign Education. Graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing programs, the nurse practitioner degree equivalency must be validated through an Agency recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency, such as the International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). Candidates with equivalent nurse practitioner masters or doctorate level degrees who possess current, full, active, and unrestricted registration and certification will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant appointment.
  • License - All APN (NPs) must possess and maintain an active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license to practice as an NP in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
  • Basic Board Certification - Either Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) or Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) certification.
NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and an APN (NP) assignment that are also performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification.
The following Scope, Education and Experience, and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) III:
  • Scope: Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care.
  • Education and Experience Requirement: Meets basic education requirement for an APN (NP) AND one year of specialized APN (NP) experience equivalent to the Nurse II grade level.
  • Dimension Requirement: APN (Nurse Practitioners) at grade III are expected to meet the following dimension requirements:
    • Clinical Practice. Influences and models the delivery of evidence- based health care, demonstrating expertise in the ability to manage a patient panel, population, or program.
    • Outcome Focus. Leads and implements changes that enhance the quality and timeliness of Veteran/patient care applying research and evidence in the delivery of healthcare for patient populations.
    • Leadership. Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams informed by structured approaches and processes to improve outcomes that positively impact care for a patient panel, population, or program.
    • Professional Development. Acquires knowledge and skills, then disseminates acquired information within and/or outside the medical facility.
    • Professionalism/Collegiality. Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams developing systems that positively impact outcomes at the panel, population, or program level. Demonstrates effective communication skills and professional behavior, promoting cooperation and teamwork
Preferred Experience:
  • Experience in a Surgical ICU or perioperative care setting for patients that have had cardiac surgery, major thoracic surgery, major vascular surgery, major general surgery, oncologic surgery, urology and ENT surgery.
  • Experience in post-anesthesia care. Ability to work mostly weekday shifts, with occasional flexibility to cover night shifts or weekend day shifts once or twice per month.
Education:Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Note: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission/NLNAC changed its name to ACEN in May 2013. ACEN's website may be utilized to verify accredited programs using automated inquiry processes; however, for verification of any nursing program's accreditation prior to 1998, an automated inquiry cannot be used and ACEN must be contacted directly via their email contact information on the ACEN website to verify.
Note: In order to grant credit towards an appointment based on foreign nursing education higher than the associate degree level, formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency accepted by VA such as the International Consultants of Delaware (ICD) must be obtained.
Employment Type: OTHER

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