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How much do entry level nurse anesthetist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level nurse anesthetist in the United States is $138,690.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,000.00 and $169,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an entry level nurse anesthetist?

Entry level nurse anesthetists are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who have recently completed their education and certification to administer anesthesia and provide related care before, during, and after surgical procedures. They typically hold a master's or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia and are licensed as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Entry level means they are new to the field, often working under supervision as they gain practical experience.

What are some common challenges faced by entry level nurse anesthetists during their first year on the job?

Entry level nurse anesthetists often encounter challenges such as adjusting to high-pressure clinical settings, managing complex patient cases, and balancing the need for quick decision-making with patient safety. Building confidence in administering anesthesia independently, while still seeking guidance from experienced colleagues, is also a typical hurdle. Additionally, new nurse anesthetists must quickly become proficient with hospital protocols and interdisciplinary communication to ensure seamless patient care. Supportive mentorship and continuous learning are key to overcoming these initial challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an entry level nurse anesthetist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Nurse Anesthetist, you need a strong background in advanced nursing practice, pharmacology, physiology, and a Master’s or Doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia along with CRNA certification. Familiarity with anesthesia delivery systems, patient monitoring technology, and electronic health records is essential. Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication are vital soft skills in this role. These skills and qualifications ensure safe anesthesia administration, patient well-being, and seamless collaboration with surgical teams.

What is the difference between Entry Level Nurse Anesthetist vs Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist?

AspectEntry Level Nurse AnesthetistCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
CredentialsMaster's degree in nursing, licensure, and basic certificationMaster's or Doctoral degree, national certification, and licensure
Work EnvironmentEntry-level clinical settings under supervisionIndependent practice in hospitals, surgical centers, clinics
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, surgical centers, anesthesia practices

The main difference is that an Entry Level Nurse Anesthetist is in the early stages of training and gaining experience, while a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is a fully credentialed, independent practitioner with advanced certification. CRNAs have completed extensive education and clinical hours, allowing them to administer anesthesia independently, whereas entry-level professionals are still developing their skills and may work under supervision.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Nurse Anesthetist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $138,690 per year, or $66.7 per hour.

Nurse Anesthetist

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Sioux Falls, SD • On-site

$152K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

The VA Sioux Falls HCS is recruiting (2) full-time Nurse Anesthetists. The CRNA is an advanced practice nurse who utilizes specialized education and clinical nursing skills to administer anesthesia care throughout the medical center.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This is an open continuous announcement until May 28, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred until filled.Qualifications:Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist) Basic Requirements
  • Education. A masters or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia. (Applicants pending the completion of educational requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until the education requirements are met.) Nursing education must be from a school of professional nursing anesthesia accredited by Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs (COA) at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
  • Licensure and Certification. The following licensure and certification requirements are considered conditions of employment.
    • License. All APN (CNAs) must maintain an active, current, full and unrestricted license to practice as a CNA or equivalent, in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia.
    • Basic Certification. All APN (CNAs) must maintain full and current certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) or an equivalent Nurse Anesthetist certification recognized by the COA.
NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and an APN (CNA) 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 Education, Experience, and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities must be met for Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist) II:
Exception to Licensure for Graduate Nurse Technicians. Candidates who otherwise meet the basic requirements, but do not possess the required APN (CNA) licensure and/or certification, may be appointed at the entry step of the Nurse II, as a Nurse Anesthetist on a temporary appointment up to any period not-to-exceed one year and a day under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405(c)(2)(B).
  • Education and Experience Requirement. Meets basic education requirement for an APN (CNA). Nurse II is considered the entry grade level for APN (CNAs); no experience is required.
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. The following list of knowledge, skills and abilities present the minimum skill set expected of an Entry Level CNA. Entry level into practice may include but are not limited to the following:
    • Ability to translate into anesthesia care the principles of professional nursing practice including the patients' rights to autonomy, dignity, privacy, and safety.
    • Knowledge of current research and practice guidelines to frame anesthesia practice including up to date techniques, pharmacology, and equipment.
    • Ability to obtain, document and verify informed anesthesia consent and perform a pre-anesthetic patient history and physical, which includes managing pre-operative consults and interpreting data.
    • Ability to formulate a patient-specific anesthetic plan and describe salient anesthetic risks, benefits, and options to the patient.
    • Ability to administer inhalational, regional, intravenous, local, and topical anesthetics.
    • Skill in detecting and treating anesthesia or surgically related physiologic changes and ability to treat accordingly in order to maintain homeostasis.
    • Skill in assessing patient status for appropriateness of transfer of care to another healthcare provider and communicating essential patient information to other providers effectively.
    • Ability to participate in collaborative responsibility for proper patient positioning, physiologic monitoring, infection control and anesthesia documentation.
    • Skill in responding to emergency situations by providing airway management, fluid and medication administration, invasive line insertion and management and the use of advanced cardiac life support techniques.
    • Ability to provide patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the profession, (e.g., ultrasound techniques.)
    • Ability to practice anesthesia in an interdisciplinary environment utilizing a collaborative concept of anesthesia care.
    • Knowledge of quality improvement processes to maintain ongoing review and evaluation of anesthesia care to improve outcomes.
    • Ability to demonstrate a practice emphasis on safety, current established guidelines and protocols while recognizing the duty to report unsafe conditions or errors.
The following Education, Experience, and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities must be met for Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist) III:
  • Education and Experience Requirement: Meets basic education requirement for an APN (CNA) AND One year of specialized APN (CNA) experience equivalent to the APN (CNA) II grade level.
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Progressively responsible experience in the administration of anesthetics as indicated in the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below.
    • Ability to plan, administer and manage anesthesia for a broad range of complex surgical procedures skillfully employing continuous assessment and anesthetic adaptation based on patient response and comorbidities. Work assignments will vary by facility.
    • Ability to participate in assignments that are technically challenging, encompass a variety of anesthetizing locations and utilize advanced equipment and procedures while adapting techniques to solve various complex anesthesia problems including the development of individualized programs of post-op anesthesia care.
    • Skill in responsibility and accountability to perform to the extent of the CNA standards of practice as a licensed healthcare professional in any model of anesthesia practice.
    • Ability to contribute to the educational mission as a mentor or preceptor providing didactic and clinical instruction in anesthesia to student nurse anesthetists, medical and dental residents, and other health care trainees.
    • Knowledge to participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of auditing processes that ensure and improve the quality and consistency of anesthesia and associated documentation.
    • Ability to contribute to departmental administrative processes through quality assurance, shared governance, or committee representation as applicable.
    • Ability to serve as a representative on interdisciplinary teams to establish and maintain guidelines and communication.
    • Skill demonstrated in the ability to embrace the safety culture emphasis by continuously assessing for safety risks, actively reporting safety concerns, and maintaining a just culture by identifying faults in systems rather than individuals.
Physical Requirements: Daily intermittent walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and carrying of lightweight items required. Rigid deadlines and need for high degree of accuracy periodically becomes stressful.Education:Employment Type: OTHER

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