Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist)

Federal CRNA position with Veterans Health Administration in Tucson, AZ. Posted pay $196,500 to $284,886 per year. Apply on USAJOBS.

Tucson, AZ · Veterans Health Administration

Pay
$196.5K–$284.9K/yr
Employment
Full Time
Provider
CRNA
Setting
Hospital
Posted
Nov 6, 2026
Updated
Nov 7, 2026

Compensation & benefits

  • Student loan repayment — Eligible applicants may apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program; award amounts may be up to $200,000, subject to eligibility and program approval.
  • Retirement (401k/403b)
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance

Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.

About the role

The CRNA provides anesthesia care to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, practicing within their education, certification, state licensure, and local scope of practice. The role includes clinical care, consultation, education, and support for evidence-based practice and patient safety.

  • •Full-time schedule: 0700–1730; schedule may change based on facility needs
  • •Provides care in both OR and non-OR settings
  • •Develops anesthesia plans and provides pre-anesthesia, intraoperative, and post-anesthesia care
  • •Collaborates with healthcare professionals and may serve as a preceptor or adjunct clinical faculty
  • •50 days of paid time off annually, including annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays
  • •Federal pension and 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions; federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance