Nurse Anesthetists in California
Nurse anesthetists administer anesthesia to patients undergoing surgery, dental procedures, or other medical interventions. They monitor vital signs throughout procedures and manage patient recovery from anesthesia In California the median pay is $292,410 a year, 24% above the national median of $236,590.
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Who is hiring in California
Openings in California and remote
- Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Anesthetist) · Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California · $219605–$253100
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist-Intermittent · Veterans Health Administration · San Francisco, California · $194127–$281415
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What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold doct.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
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Licenses and training in California
Nurse Anesthetists pay in other states
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O*NET-SOC 29-1151.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.