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Pediatric CRNA Career at Akron Children’s Hospital – Academic Children’s Center

Posted 4 days ago / Updated February 4, 2026

Job Highlights

Call Optional Facility (Direct Hire) Full Time OH W-2

Job Description

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists for full-time and part-time W-2 positions in a leading pediatric academic medical center. This role focuses on delivering anesthesia care tailored to the unique physiological needs of pediatric patients while working closely with pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary care teams. A structured orientation program of 6–12 months is provided to support clinical growth and long-term success.

Practice Environment

This is a hospital-based pediatric anesthesia practice within a nationally recognized children’s hospital. CRNAs practice in a collaborative environment alongside anesthesiologists and surgical teams, with strong emphasis on education, mentorship, and team-based perioperative care. The institution supports teaching, professional development, and clinical excellence.

Case Mix & Anesthesia Scope

  • Pediatric surgical and diagnostic procedures
  • General, regional, and local anesthesia
  • Sedation services
  • Spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocks
  • Difficult airway management and rapid sequence intubation
  • Emergency and code response anesthesia care

Schedule & Workload

  • Full-time and part-time opportunities available
  • Hospital-based pediatric anesthesia schedule
  • Structured orientation lasting 6–12 months

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Comprehensive pre-anesthetic evaluation and risk assessment
  • Development and implementation of individualized anesthesia care plans
  • Administration and management of anesthesia during procedures
  • Intraoperative physiologic monitoring and anesthetic adjustment
  • Post-anesthesia care and management of recovery
  • Participation in emergency airway management and resuscitation
  • Education of patients and families regarding anesthesia and recovery
  • Teaching and mentoring students, residents, and newly hired CRNAs

Compensation & Employment Structure

  • Employment model: W-2
  • Competitive compensation
  • Starting bonus and loan repayment eligibility
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Eligible employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Benefits Package Highlights

  • Vacation days front loaded
  • CME allowance and CME days off
  • Licensure and AANA dues covered
  • Malpractice insurance covered
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts and wellness programs

Candidate Requirements

  • Active RN and CRNA licensure required
  • NBCRNA certification required
  • BLS required
  • PALS required
  • ACLS required
  • Master’s degree required; doctorate preferred
  • 0–2 years of experience preferred

Location

Akron Children’s Hospital
Akron
Ohio
United States

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