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Nurse Anesthetist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at minimum a master's degree in nurse anesthesia. Most sponsoring employers are hospitals, surgical centers, and anesthesia group practices that file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS.
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UConn Health is searching for a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our patient-focused care team at our new, state of the art facility. Gain experience in a world-class facility with the highest level of technology, designed specifically with patient safety and experience in mind. This critical role is located in the Operating Room Unit at John Dempsey Hospital.
At the UCHC, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the administration of anesthetics to patients in a variety of areas throughout the facility.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS OFFERED:
- $30,000 Sign-on bonus prorated by the 90% FTE
- $1,539 biweekly stipend payable as a lump sum prorated by the 90% FTE
- Shift Differentials for off shifts (15%, 20% 25%)
- 13 paid holidays, and earned comp time
- 120 vacation, 120 sick and 24 personal hours per year
- Industry-leading health insurance options and affordability
- Multi-channel retirement options (pension and match options)
- Tuition waiver and reimbursement for employees and qualified family members
- Top medical malpractice insurance
- $2,000 education Allowance and 60 hours of professional development annually
SCHEDULE: 72 hours every two 2 weeks, 12 hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. 30-minute unpaid meal break
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Prepares pre-anesthetic evaluations
- Prepares anesthesia plans, and delivers all forms of general anesthesia
- Performs emergency airway and resuscitation management throughout the facility
- Assists with quality assurance activities
- Assists with explaining anesthetic risks, benefits and options to patients
- Manage anesthesia care for a broad range of complex surgical procedures
- Consistently monitor and accurately record on the anesthesia record
- Provide patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in anesthesia
- Work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment to improve patient care services
- Estimates blood volume loss and administers blood products as appropriate
- Write pre/post operative medication orders
- Participate in clinical teaching
- Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY
- Considerable knowledge of medical and surgical diseases and the implications to anesthesia delivery
- Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology, fluids and electrolytes
- Knowledge of the side effects and interactions or all anesthesia drugs/cardiac drugs
- Knowledge of complex anesthesia equipment
- Skill in identifying and treating arrhythmias
- Skill with spinal/epidural placement
- Ability to work under extreme pressure in emergency situations
- Ability to insert arterial and peripheral venous lines
- Ability to practice with colleagues and peers utilizing a team concept
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
- Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA).
- Certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Incumbents in this class must be certified as Nurse Anesthetists and licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
- Must be eligible for licensure in the State of Connecticut.
- Incumbents must be Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified and must possess and maintain American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
FULL TIME EQUIVALENT MINIMUM SALARY: $212,202.00
WHY UCONN HEALTH
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.
INTRODUCTION
UConn Health is searching for a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our patient-focused care team at our new, state of the art facility. Gain experience in a world-class facility with the highest level of technology, designed specifically with patient safety and experience in mind. This critical role is located in the Operating Room Unit at John Dempsey Hospital.
At the UCHC, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the administration of anesthetics to patients in a variety of areas throughout the facility.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS OFFERED:
- $30,000 Sign-on bonus prorated by the 90% FTE
- $1,539 biweekly stipend payable as a lump sum prorated by the 90% FTE
- Shift Differentials for off shifts (15%, 20% 25%)
- 13 paid holidays, and earned comp time
- 120 vacation, 120 sick and 24 personal hours per year
- Industry-leading health insurance options and affordability
- Multi-channel retirement options (pension and match options)
- Tuition waiver and reimbursement for employees and qualified family members
- Top medical malpractice insurance
- $2,000 education Allowance and 60 hours of professional development annually
SCHEDULE: 72 hours every two 2 weeks, 12 hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. 30-minute unpaid meal break
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Prepares pre-anesthetic evaluations
- Prepares anesthesia plans, and delivers all forms of general anesthesia
- Performs emergency airway and resuscitation management throughout the facility
- Assists with quality assurance activities
- Assists with explaining anesthetic risks, benefits and options to patients
- Manage anesthesia care for a broad range of complex surgical procedures
- Consistently monitor and accurately record on the anesthesia record
- Provide patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in anesthesia
- Work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment to improve patient care services
- Estimates blood volume loss and administers blood products as appropriate
- Write pre/post operative medication orders
- Participate in clinical teaching
- Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY
- Considerable knowledge of medical and surgical diseases and the implications to anesthesia delivery
- Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology, fluids and electrolytes
- Knowledge of the side effects and interactions or all anesthesia drugs/cardiac drugs
- Knowledge of complex anesthesia equipment
- Skill in identifying and treating arrhythmias
- Skill with spinal/epidural placement
- Ability to work under extreme pressure in emergency situations
- Ability to insert arterial and peripheral venous lines
- Ability to practice with colleagues and peers utilizing a team concept
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
- Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA).
- Certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Incumbents in this class must be certified as Nurse Anesthetists and licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
- Must be eligible for licensure in the State of Connecticut.
- Incumbents must be Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified and must possess and maintain American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
FULL TIME EQUIVALENT MINIMUM SALARY: $212,202.00
WHY UCONN HEALTH
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Nurse Anesthetist
Verify your CRNA credentials meet H-1B requirements
USCIS requires a master's degree or higher for specialty occupation classification. Confirm your nurse anesthesia program meets this threshold and that your NBCRNA certification is current before targeting H-1B employers.
Use OFLC Wage Search to set salary expectations
Look up the prevailing wage for Nurse Anesthetist roles in your target metro area before negotiating offers. Your employer's LCA must certify they'll pay at least the DOL wage level, so knowing this figure protects you from undervalued offers.
Target hospitals enrolled in E-Verify for STEM-adjacent roles
Large hospital systems and academic medical centers file H-1B petitions far more consistently than independent surgical practices. Filter your search to employer groups with documented H-1B LCA history in anesthesia to avoid wasting time on one-off sponsors.
Search Migrate Mate for verified CRNA H-1B employers
Pull up Nurse Anesthetist roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B LCA filing history for this occupation code, so you're applying to organizations with a real sponsorship track record rather than guessing from job postings.
Ask employers about cap-exempt petition eligibility early
Hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B sponsors, letting you start without waiting for the annual lottery. Confirm this status directly with the employer's HR or immigration counsel before you enter the hiring process.
Time your offer acceptance around the H-1B filing window
USCIS accepts H-1B cap petitions in April for an October 1 start date. If your offer comes in outside that window, negotiate a start date that aligns with the next cap period or confirm the employer will file premium processing to meet your needs.
H-1B Visa Nurse Anesthetist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Nurse Anesthetist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Nurse Anesthetist positions as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a master's degree in nurse anesthesia as a standard entry requirement for the role. Your employer documents this requirement in the H-1B petition, and your NBCRNA certification supports the occupational qualification. Roles that list a bachelor's degree as sufficient may face additional scrutiny.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Nurse Anesthetists?
Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and anesthesia group practices affiliated with nonprofit or university health networks sponsor H-1B petitions for CRNAs most consistently. Smaller independent surgical centers sometimes sponsor but less predictably. You can browse Nurse Anesthetist roles filtered by verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate to identify employers with a documented sponsorship track record in this specialty.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for an H-1B Nurse Anesthetist petition?
Your employer's Labor Condition Application must certify they'll pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific geographic area and job level. Wage levels are tiered from Level I through Level IV based on experience and supervisory responsibility. You can look up the applicable wage for your target market using the OFLC Wage Search tool before negotiating an offer, so you know what the LCA must reflect.
Can a Nurse Anesthetist employer sponsor an H-1B outside the annual lottery?
Some can. Hospitals affiliated with universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government entities may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B sponsors, allowing petitions to be filed at any time without entering the lottery. If you're targeting academic medical centers or VA-affiliated systems, ask their HR team directly whether they file under the cap-exempt category before committing to a timeline.
How does the H-1B process work for a Nurse Anesthetist changing employers?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new H-1B employer once the new petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and your status is otherwise maintained. Your new employer files a fresh I-129 petition with a new LCA. The 60-day grace period after leaving a prior employer gives you time to secure and initiate the new filing.