Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist GS-0610-12

DHA • Tacoma, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. This position offers a recruitment incentive of up to 20% and a salary range of $190,717-$239,310 per year. Madigan Army Medical Center is a Level II Trauma Center that provides care to military personnel and participates in unique partnerships with civilian facilities. The center is a premier teaching facility where CRNAs practice alongside civilian and military healthcare experts. The region offers a blend of urban attractions and natural beauty, with proximity to Seattle and Mount Rainier, providing ample outdoor recreation opportunities. Working for the Department of Defense comes with numerous benefits, including competitive compensation, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and a retirement package with employer contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen
• A Graduate degree (or higher) in Nurse Anesthesia from an accredited program (CCNE, COA, or ACME).
• A current, active, and unrestricted license in the specialty of Anesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Operating as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) within a high-volume, multi-specialty Level II Trauma Center.
• Conducting comprehensive evaluations in the Pre-Anesthesia Clinic to optimize patients before surgery.
• Functioning with significant autonomy to develop and execute anesthetic plans, including the selection of pharmacological agents and invasive monitoring (arterial/central lines).
• Collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Pain Management Center (IPMC) to provide advanced pain relief techniques for both acute post-surgical recovery and chronic pain conditions.
• Serving as a primary expert for difficult intubations and emergency resuscitations (ACLS/PALS) throughout the hospital and Emergency Department.
• Providing oversight, bedside teaching, and formal evaluations for Student Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) and residents.
• Delivering in-services, workshops, and case studies to ensure the anesthesia staff remains current on the latest DoD anesthesia protocols.
• Participating in Quality Assurance (QA) and Peer Review processes to maintain high standards for Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation.

Benefits

• Recruitment incentive up to 20%
• Competitive compensation packages
• Paid-time off
• Medical benefits
• Student loan repayments
• Retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior