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Nurse Anesthetist roles qualify as H-1B 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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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Danville, PA
Job Category: CRNA, Advanced Practice
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: GMC CRNA Division
Date posted: 05/01/2026
Job ID: R-95926
Starting Salary: Newly implemented competitive compensation and $75,000 loan forgiveness
- 403B: Geisinger contributes a minimum of 3% of your compensation (up to $23,000 per year; or up to $30,500 per year if you’re age 50+)
- CME Allowance: $3,000 with the ability to roll over $1,000 to the following year. 10 CME days
- Work/Life Balance: 23.5 PTO days annually, 6 national holidays
Job Summary
Works collaboratively with all anesthesia staff and department employees. Coordinates department activities in at least one of the following areas: Education, Orientation, Competencies, Research, Equipment, Epic, or Performance Improvement.
Job Duties
- Monitors, evaluates, and makes recommendations to staff in the Anesthesia Department.
- Participates in the formulation of CRNA policies and goals as well as policies affecting other departments; communicates and interprets policies, procedures, and regulations to patients, visitors, and staff members.
- Directs individual professional development through mentoring, coaching, and educational opportunities.
- Communicates significant issues on units to Chief CRNA in a timely manner.
- Assists Chief CRNA by carrying out the process improvement plan and educational plan with staff completing documentation of remediation.
- Provides education for new products, equipment, and procedures in collaboration with the equipment coordinator.
- Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
- Reviews employee performance and completes periodic and annual evaluations.
- Directs individual professional development through mentoring, coaching, and educational activities.
- Establishes, teaches, and evaluates professional development activities.
- Coordinates the activities associated with Education, Orientation, Competencies, Research, Equipment, and Epic or Performance Improvement.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Responsibilities
Education
Master's Degree-Nursing (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
- Licensed Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Default Issuing Body
- Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
- Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Skills
- Mentoring Skills
- Patient Assessment And Care
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Policies And Standards
- Patients Rights
Benefits
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Work/Life Balance
- Awards and Recognition
- Up to $1,000,000 in Life Insurance
- Retirement Contribution
- Disability Coverage
- Malpractice and Tail Coverage
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family, and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
We offer healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
Location: Danville, PA
Job Category: CRNA, Advanced Practice
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: GMC CRNA Division
Date posted: 05/01/2026
Job ID: R-95926
Starting Salary: Newly implemented competitive compensation and $75,000 loan forgiveness
- 403B: Geisinger contributes a minimum of 3% of your compensation (up to $23,000 per year; or up to $30,500 per year if you’re age 50+)
- CME Allowance: $3,000 with the ability to roll over $1,000 to the following year. 10 CME days
- Work/Life Balance: 23.5 PTO days annually, 6 national holidays
Job Summary
Works collaboratively with all anesthesia staff and department employees. Coordinates department activities in at least one of the following areas: Education, Orientation, Competencies, Research, Equipment, Epic, or Performance Improvement.
Job Duties
- Monitors, evaluates, and makes recommendations to staff in the Anesthesia Department.
- Participates in the formulation of CRNA policies and goals as well as policies affecting other departments; communicates and interprets policies, procedures, and regulations to patients, visitors, and staff members.
- Directs individual professional development through mentoring, coaching, and educational opportunities.
- Communicates significant issues on units to Chief CRNA in a timely manner.
- Assists Chief CRNA by carrying out the process improvement plan and educational plan with staff completing documentation of remediation.
- Provides education for new products, equipment, and procedures in collaboration with the equipment coordinator.
- Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
- Reviews employee performance and completes periodic and annual evaluations.
- Directs individual professional development through mentoring, coaching, and educational activities.
- Establishes, teaches, and evaluates professional development activities.
- Coordinates the activities associated with Education, Orientation, Competencies, Research, Equipment, and Epic or Performance Improvement.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Responsibilities
Education
Master's Degree-Nursing (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
- Licensed Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Default Issuing Body
- Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
- Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Skills
- Mentoring Skills
- Patient Assessment And Care
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Policies And Standards
- Patients Rights
Benefits
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Work/Life Balance
- Awards and Recognition
- Up to $1,000,000 in Life Insurance
- Retirement Contribution
- Disability Coverage
- Malpractice and Tail Coverage
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family, and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
We offer healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
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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.
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Find Nurse Anesthetist JobsNurse Anesthetist H-1B Visa: 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.
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