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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) Are Essential to Our Success

At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) make life-saving and life-changing procedures possible. Each year, Nationwide Children’s sees more than 1.9 million patient visits from all 50 states and over 50 countries. Thousands of these patients require anesthesia for surgical procedures, respiratory care, hemodynamic monitoring, acute post-operative pain management, and more.

Join us and see what a difference you can make.

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Caring for Others Starts with Caring for You 

We believe in taking care of our employees, both at work and at home. It starts with health care benefits and resources for you and your family that support your physical, emotional and mental well-being. 

  •  Retirement Package: Pension plan, 403b with matching, and 457b 
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, prescription coverage and retirement package options that start on day one of employment 
  • Over 5 weeks of paid vacation; increases to 6.5 weeks after 3 years 
  • Immediately available short-term disability 
  • Family support benefits and resources, including 3 weeks of Paid Family Leave 
  • Financial and retirement planning and flexible spending account options 
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage at no cost to you

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Professional Development

You will be supported not only in your day-to-day work, but also in growing your career. 

All CRNAs receive the following: 

  • New hire orientation, onboarding and mentorship program (4-6 weeks) 
  • $2,000 CME allowance 
  • 3 days of CME time and the opportunity for a free weekly CME credit 
  • AANA membership reimbursed by department 

As an Advanced Practice Provider, you’ll have access to the following opportunities and more: 

  • Shared Governance APP Council 
  • APP Recognition Award (annually) 
  • APP conference sponsored by Nationwide Children’s 
  • APP Education Series 
  • State-of-the-art conference and simulation center 

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For the past decade, Nationwide Children’s has repeatedly earned awards for excellence in pediatric care, nursing and research.


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FAQ

What kind of surgical cases will I work on?

No cases are off limits to your practice. You will likely be involved with with many, if not all, of the following procedures, departments and facilities:

  • Surgery at Main Campus Surgery Center and Westerville Surgery Center: Cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, general, plastics, transplant, orthopedic, neonatal, cardiac catheterization, etc.
  • Radiology: MRI, CT, PET scans, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology
  • Procedure Center: Care for hematology/oncology patients, wound/ostomy care, dressing changes, audiology services, operative dentistry, etc.
  • Dental Clinic
What schedules are available?

CRNAs can work a variety of shift options:

  • 8, 10, 13, and 16 hour shifts; 13 and 16 hour shifts upon staffing availability
  • No mandatory call, holidays or weekends
  • Guaranteed 40-hour work week with 99% on-time release
  • Voluntary overnight/weekend night coverage incentivized with time off 

Schedule adjustments are easy. Your team is flexible and cares about your needs.

What makes Nationwide Children’s a great place to work?

When you join Nationwide Children’s, you join One Team. A team that is collegiate, collaborative and inclusive. A team dedicated to the mission of helping kids everywhere and achieving best outcomes. Nationwide Children’s is a Level 1 pediatric trauma center, a teaching hospital, a fast-growing pediatric research center and one of the country’s premier pediatric health systems. For over a decade, US News & World Report has ranked us in the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the nation. We have maintained ANCC’s prestigious Magnet Designation for five consecutive years for our excellence in nursing. Our researchers have developed gene therapies and medical devices that have improved lives.

Regardless of role, every person involved with Nationwide Children’s is valued and respected. We put ego and accolades aside and focus on our mission: to provide the highest quality of care to all children and their families, regardless of their ability to pay. Our patients – and their futures – motivate every member of our diverse, inclusive team to work together for best outcomes.  

Why should I move to Columbus, Ohio?

Columbus is Ohio’s capital and a fast-growing Midwestern city with strong ties to health care, technology and education. Columbus combines a low cost of living index with plenty of big-city assets, like a thriving arts district, award-winning chefs, 19 Metro Parks, the largest Pride parade and festival in the Midwest, The Ohio State Buckeyes and – of course –one of the best children’s hospitals in the country!

Columbus Accolades (2024)

  • New York Times: Best Cities for New College Graduates (#5)
  • The Points Guy: 12 Underrated Summer Travel Destinations for 2024
  • AFAR: Our Favorite Family Destinations Across the U.S. for 2024
  • Midwest Living: Best of the Midwest 2024 Award Winners – Lodging (The Junto)
  • Food & Wine: One of the Top U.S. Cities for Bakeries
  • USA Today: FYR named one of USA Today’s 2024 Restaurants of the Year
  • Bloomberg: Columbus has the highest population growth of any U.S. metropolitan area
  • Zillow: Columbus ranks as the third-hottest housing market
  • TravelPulse: Affordable U.S. Travel Destinations for 2024 (#3)

USA Today 10 Best Rankings

  • 10 Best Food Tours in the U.S. – Columbus Food Adventures (#1)
  • 10 Best Farmers Markets Across the Nation – Worthington Farmers Market (#1)
  • 10 Best Food Halls in the U.S. – Budd Dairy Food Hall (#3)
  • 10 Best Public Markets Across the U.S. – North Market (#8)
  • 10 Best Riverwalks Across the U.S. – Scioto Mile (#10)
  • 10 Best Half Marathons Across the Nation – Columbus (#2)

Living in Columbus: At-A-Glance (2024)

  • 10 Best Beer Cities in the U.S. – Columbus (#3)
  • 10 Best Immersive Art Experiences in the U.S. – Otherworld (#6)
  • 10 Best Science Museums in the Nation – COSI (#2)
  • 10 Best New Restaurants in the U.S. That You Need to Try in 2024 – Cut 132 (#7)
  • 10 Best Hotels That Opened Last Year – The Junto (named the best new independent lifestyle hotel and #2 overall)

Cost of Living & Lifestyle

  • Median monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment: $1,180
  • Median home cost: $220,100
  • Cost of Living Index: 91.4 (8.6% lower than the U.S. average)
  • Average commute time: 21.6 minutes
  • Biking trails: 230 miles of Central Ohio Greenways
  • Higher education: More than 50 colleges and universities
  • Cultural scene: Columbus has earned a national reputation for its energetic blend of arts and culture

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