For CRNAs, St. Louis offers a high-acuity clinical environment built around some of the country's most distinguished health systems. BJC HealthCare's Barnes-Jewish Hospital — Missouri's largest hospital at 1,400 beds and ranked #11 nationally — is the region's primary hub for advanced surgical and anesthesia practice, backed by SSM Health and Mercy's extensive metro network. Nationally, the U.S. is projected to face a shortage of approximately 12,500 CRNAs by 2033, and a new doctoral entry requirement effective 2025 is expected to tighten the pipeline further — making experienced CRNAs increasingly valued at high-volume academic medical centers like those in St. Louis.
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A certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) is a type of advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) certified to administer anesthesia to patients, as well as provide patient care before, during, and after surgery. CRNA jobs are expected to grow by 9% over the next decade — much faster than the average for all other occupations.
Resume and Cover Letter for St. Louis CRNA Jobs
One way to impress employers hiring for certified registered nurse anesthetist jobs is with a strong resume and cover letter. Try aligning your skills with the ones you see mentioned in the CRNA job description. For example, if you see "proficient in epidurals and spinal" written toward the top of a list of candidate requirements, be sure to include that same phrase in your CRNA resume. Then elaborate on your experience in epidurals and spinal in your cover letter.
Not sure what else to put in your cover letter when you're applying to CRNA jobs? Check out our sample nurse anesthetist cover letter for inspiration.
Interviewing for CRNA Jobs in St. Louis, MO
No matter where you're at in your career, it benefits you to review some common nurse anesthetist interview questions prior to meeting with a potential employer. To better demonstrate your skills and training, practice a few answers that include some stories from your career history.
Interviewing for nurse anesthetist jobs also gives you a chance to ask a hiring manager about aspects of a job and/or facility that are important to you. The answers you receive can help you decide whether or not a job might be a good fit.
Living in St. Louis
Arguably one of the biggest selling points for St. Louis is the fact that it has so many free major attractions. You can check out the Anheuser-Busch Brewery, St. Louis Zoo, the St. Louis Science Center, and many more places without spending a dime.
If you're into art, don't miss the Saint Louis Art Museum, which was the former Fine Arts Palace during the 1904 World's Fair. Designed by Cass Gilbert, it's the only remaining building from the Fair. The Laumeier Sculpture Park is one of the first and largest sculpture parks in the country, with more than 70 pieces in a 105-acre park.
For music fans, St. Louis has diverse venues for all leanings, including blues, jazz, Cajun, and rock. Also not to be missed: The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, the nation's second oldest symphony orchestra.
To marvel at the natural world, head to the Missouri Botanical Garden, home to one of the largest traditional Japanese gardens outside Japan. Fifteen minutes away in Collinsville, Illinois, you can visit the 2,200 acres of Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site (a United Nations World Heritage Site), which features the remains of the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico.
Another big draw? St. Louis was named America’s next great food city by Food & Wine magazine. Not entirely surprising, considering this city is almost as well-known for Ted Drewes’ frozen custard (known as concretes) as it is for its arch. St. Louis is also among the country’s leading cities in its number of independent restaurants per capita.
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