Nurse Anesthetist Jobs in Wisconsin
Nurse Anesthetist jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where major health systems like Froedtert Health, UW Health, and Advocate Aurora Health maintain large anesthesia departments and consistent hiring pipelines. Demand is strong across surgical services, obstetric anesthesia, and pain management, with openings ranging from new graduates entering supervised practice to experienced CRNAs stepping into lead or independent roles. Wisconsin's robust academic medical centers and community hospital networks keep this one of the more active markets in the Midwest. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides all elements of pre-anesthesia, anesthesia and post-anesthesia services including general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care consistent with anesthesia plan and in collaboration with the surgeon/anesthesiologist/surgical team.
Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
Participates in preoperative evaluation including but not limited to assessment, exam, obtaining informed consent, ordering/administering pre‐medications, requesting and/or review of preoperative studies.
Ensures readiness and availability of equipment, supplies and medications to perform the planned anesthetic.
Delivers anesthesia care including induction, maintenance, support of life functions, and emergence from anesthesia.
Selects, obtains, and administers the necessary anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, fluids, and temperature regulating devices to manage the anesthetic, assesses response, and intervene as needed.
Performs post-anesthesia duties including remaining with the patient and facilitating safe transfer of care to other qualified individuals; administering post-operative epidural pain relief and other post-operative analgesia in collaboration with the surgeon; and making post-anesthetic visits regarding the presence or absence of anesthesia related complications.
Manage emergency situations by assessing, stabilizing, and determining disposition of patients, including providing advanced airway management, administration of emergency drugs and fluids, and using basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques.
Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
Other responsibilities:
Participates in quality, safety and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
License/Registration/Certification Required:
Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND
Active national board certification as CRNA by nationally certifying board (NBCRNA).
Active DEA registration prior to hire
If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire
Active ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical site/practice and/or role prior to or within 6 months of hire
Education Required: Master’s Degree in Nursing
Experience Required: No experience required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Must have functional vision and hearing.
Must be able to:
- Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
- Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
- Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
- Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
- Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
Will be exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids.
Will be required to wear gloves, goggles and gowns on an as-needed basis.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during work shift.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides all elements of pre-anesthesia, anesthesia and post-anesthesia services including general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care consistent with anesthesia plan and in collaboration with the surgeon/anesthesiologist/surgical team.
Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
Participates in preoperative evaluation including but not limited to assessment, exam, obtaining informed consent, ordering/administering pre‐medications, requesting and/or review of preoperative studies.
Ensures readiness and availability of equipment, supplies and medications to perform the planned anesthetic.
Delivers anesthesia care including induction, maintenance, support of life functions, and emergence from anesthesia.
Selects, obtains, and administers the necessary anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, fluids, and temperature regulating devices to manage the anesthetic, assesses response, and intervene as needed.
Performs post-anesthesia duties including remaining with the patient and facilitating safe transfer of care to other qualified individuals; administering post-operative epidural pain relief and other post-operative analgesia in collaboration with the surgeon; and making post-anesthetic visits regarding the presence or absence of anesthesia related complications.
Manage emergency situations by assessing, stabilizing, and determining disposition of patients, including providing advanced airway management, administration of emergency drugs and fluids, and using basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques.
Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
Other responsibilities:
Participates in quality, safety and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
License/Registration/Certification Required:
Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND
Active national board certification as CRNA by nationally certifying board (NBCRNA).
Active DEA registration prior to hire
If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire
Active ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical site/practice and/or role prior to or within 6 months of hire
Education Required: Master’s Degree in Nursing
Experience Required: No experience required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Must have functional vision and hearing.
Must be able to:
- Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
- Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
- Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
- Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
- Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
Will be exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids.
Will be required to wear gloves, goggles and gowns on an as-needed basis.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during work shift.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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Nurse Anesthetist Job Market in Wisconsin
A snapshot from current Wisconsin openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Advocate Aurora Health12
- Mayo Clinic4
- SSM Health3
- Medical College of Wisconsin2
- UW Health1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse anesthetist jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active Wisconsin CRNA license issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Graduate degree from an accredited nurse anesthesia program, MSN or DNAP preferred
- Current NBCRNA certification or active candidate status with eligibility confirmed
- Minimum clinical hours in a supervised anesthesia setting during graduate training
- Active ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications required prior to start date
- Experience with regional anesthesia techniques including nerve blocks and neuraxial procedures
Nurse Anesthetist Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nurse anesthetist in Wisconsin?
To practice as a nurse anesthetist in Wisconsin, you must hold a graduate degree from a Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs accredited program, pass the National Certification Examination through the NBCRNA, and obtain an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Wisconsin requires CRNAs to hold an APRN license with a nurse anesthetist designation, which must be renewed on a set cycle with continuing education.
How much do nurse anesthetists make in Wisconsin?
Nurse anesthetists in Wisconsin earn a median of about $273,170 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $223,690 for the lowest 10% to over $320,630 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire nurse anesthetists in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin nurse anesthetist roles are posted by Advocate Aurora Health, Mayo Clinic, and SSM Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Wisconsin's largest health systems anchor most of the hiring, with academic medical centers and multispecialty surgical centers consistently posting openings across the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most nurse anesthetist jobs?
Madison, Sheboygan, and Elkhorn lead Wisconsin for nurse anesthetist openings. Milwaukee drives the most volume because of its concentration of large health systems, Level I trauma centers, and academic hospitals, while Madison's university medical complex and Green Bay's expanding regional health networks account for strong demand outside the metro core.
Are there remote nurse anesthetist jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of nurse anesthetist openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how hands-on and location-dependent anesthesia practice is by nature. The portions of the role most suited to remote work are administrative functions, pre-anesthesia consultation calls, and continuing education or quality-improvement responsibilities attached to larger positions.
How can I get hired as a nurse anesthetist in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path for newly certified CRNAs in Wisconsin is a new-graduate or transition-to-practice residency within a large health system, where supervised caseload variety accelerates independent competency. Froedtert Health and UW Health both operate structured onboarding programs for new CRNAs that build regional and general anesthesia skills before independent assignment. Candidates coming from ICU nursing backgrounds are strongly positioned, and completing clinical rotations at Wisconsin facilities during training often leads directly to hire offers.
Where can I find and apply to nurse anesthetist jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to nurse anesthetist jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings from employers across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty area and apply directly to the positions that match.
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