Ascension

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Baltimore, MD

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Your future role at a glance

Location: Baltimore, MD

Facility Name : Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital

Schedule: Full-Time
Base salary: $235,000 - $270,000 per year

Quality incentive: Up to $15,000 per year

$3,000 Annual CME allowance + 40 dedicated CME hours

$25,000 Sign-On Bonus

Annual Retention Bonus

Malpractice coverage with tail

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

How you'll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected anesthesia department. You will be supported by a strong collaborative team, an expanding surgical volume, and the full resources of a robust national health system network.
* Join an established team of 10 physicians and 17 CRNAs
* Practice setting: Inpatient
* Enjoy a high level of clinical autonomy practicing across a full perioperative mix—including OB/Gyn, Bariatrics, Orthopedics, Plastics, Vascular, and General Surgery—with no open-heart cases, no complex pediatrics, and very limited trauma exposure as a Level III facility.
* Flexible staffing system offers a variety of shifts tailored to support a positive work-life balance, alongside rewarding opportunities to preceptor SRNAs from three premier local training programs.
* CRNAs are expected to perform advanced procedures (CVCs, arterial lines, US-guided peripheral nerve blocks, and epidurals/spinals), and the department provides dedicated, supportive training and mentorship for any procedures where you want to build confidence.
* Employed position within a nonprofit health system
* Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nurse Anesthesia
* Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

About the Facility

  • 254-bed hospital with 19 OR suites
  • Trauma designation: Level III
  • Serving a population of approximately 738,000
  • Integrated referral network
  • Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

  • Physician-led, collaborative culture
  • Long-term practice stability
  • National network with local autonomy
  • Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Nurse Anesthetist credentialed from the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

  • Master's or Doctorate of Nursing Anesthesia Practice or Nursing Practice required.

Compensation Details

Benefits that help you thrive * Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options * Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance * Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays * Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning * Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources * Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits * Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more E-Verify statement Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Posted May 3, 2026