Job Description Summary
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Looking for your next CRNA opportunity? MUSC Health offers diverse anesthesia practice environments across Charleston, from complex adult surgical cases to specialized pediatric care, with flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional growth.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC000377 CHS - CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) (Main)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-37
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Our three primary downtown Charleston locations offer distinct clinical experiences:
University Hospital – Adult Trauma & Surgical Care
Experience the clinical variety of a Level I trauma center with 21 operating rooms and 10 non-operating room anesthesia (NORA) sites, averaging 65 cases daily.
Clinical specialties : Trauma, transplant, orthopedics, neurosurgery, ENT, urology, gynecology, robotics, and burns
Additional procedures : CT, MRI, bronchoscopy, neuroangiography, and interventional radiology
Scheduling : Self-scheduling, with most CRNAs working three 13.5-hour shifts weekly and primarily volunteer-based weekend, holiday, and overnight coverage
Additional incentive : $50,000 sign-on bonus for eligible hires plus a location stipend
Ashley River Tower (ART) – Advanced Cardiac & Transplant Care
Work with complex adult surgical cases, including advanced cardiac procedures, in one of MUSC's specialized surgical environments.
Clinical specialties : Cardiac, thoracic, heart and lung transplants, vascular, oncology, colorectal, bariatric, plastics, and robotics
Advanced procedures : Open-heart surgery, ventricular assist devices (VADs), and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
Scheduling : Flexible self-scheduling with 13-, 15-, and 24-hour shifts; no call and some weekend and holiday coverage
Additional incentive : ART location stipend
Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital (SJCH) – Pediatric Specialty Care
Provide specialized pediatric anesthesia care at South Carolina's only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, averaging 25 cases daily.
Clinical specialties : Pediatric cardiac, trauma, transplant, oncology, neurosurgery, ENT, orthopedics, urology, ophthalmology, and general surgery
Additional experience : Pediatric caudal anesthesia and procedures across cardiac cath labs and NORA sites
Scheduling : Flexible self-scheduling
Additional incentive : SJCH location stipend
Not sure which location is right for you? That's okay! When you apply, a short supplemental questionnaire will allow you to select one or more areas of interest.
Why MUSC Anesthesia?
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation with opportunities for annual performance-based pay increases
Location-specific stipends and incentives for eligible positions
State retirement options and comprehensive benefits
Continuing education time and financial support
Paid parental leave and potential Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
Scheduling & Work-Life Balance
Flexible self-scheduling opportunities
Multiple shift arrangements depending on location
Opportunities to find a practice environment that fits your professional and personal priorities
What You'll Do
Deliver safe, evidence-based anesthesia care, including preoperative assessment, anesthesia administration and monitoring, postoperative evaluation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
CRNAs practice under the clinical supervision of an anesthesiologist and administrative supervision of CRNA leadership, consistent with applicable laws and MUSC policies.
What You'll Need
Graduate of a COA-accredited nurse anesthesia program; master's degree or higher in nurse anesthesia required for individuals hired after March 1, 2019
NBCRNA certification or recertification, or applicable eligibility for new graduates
South Carolina APRN authorization or eligibility to obtain required licensure and authorization
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