Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

International SOS Government Medical Services helps healthcare professionals make a meaningful impact around the world. As part of a global team supporting diverse patient populations, you’ll deliver high-quality care in dynamic healthcare environments while collaborating with experienced clinical and operational teams.

Operating in over 90 countries, we provide clinical care, emergency response, and healthcare support services across a wide range of care settings. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we are committed to delivering trusted healthcare solutions wherever they are needed most. Learn more at internationalsos.com.

Deliver high-quality anesthesia care in a collaborative surgical environment where patient safety, clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary teamwork are central to every procedure. This role offers the opportunity to practice at the full scope of CRNA expertise while supporting diverse surgical patient populations in a professionally rewarding setting.

Location: Iraq

Position Overview

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides comprehensive anesthesia care across the perioperative continuum, including preoperative assessment, anesthesia administration, intraoperative monitoring, airway management, and post-anesthesia recovery care.

Working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing teams, and perioperative staff, the CRNA helps ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered surgical care in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Why Join Us

• Practice with a high level of clinical autonomy in a collaborative surgical setting
• Support complex surgical cases alongside experienced interdisciplinary teams
• Work in a well-supported environment focused on quality care and patient safety
• Gain valuable experience in a dynamic international healthcare setting
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and annual bonus eligibility

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-anesthesia evaluations, review diagnostic findings, and develop individualized anesthesia care plans
• Administer and manage general, regional, and local anesthesia while monitoring patient stability throughout surgical procedures
• Provide airway management, pain control, intraoperative support, and post-anesthesia recovery care
• Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and nursing teams to support efficient workflow and optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain anesthesia equipment, clinical documentation, and compliance with organizational and patient safety standards

Requirements & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nurse Anesthesia from an accredited program
• Current unrestricted CRNA license in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• Board certification or board eligibility through the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required
• Minimum of 3 years of CRNA experience, including recent clinical practice within the last 18 months
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to meet credentialing, background screening, and regulatory compliance requirements, including eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance (MRPT)
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required, along with a valid U.S. passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity
• Ability to relocate internationally for the duration of the assignment and meet pre-deployment physical requirements, including prolonged standing and lifting up to 25 pounds
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills required

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification
• Previous experience in military, government, or international healthcare environments
• Experience working in high-acuity surgical or procedural care settings

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Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

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Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

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International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.