Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

CRNAIncludes weekendsFull-Time MD-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$249k-$423k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

About Us

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Join us at MSK, where our CRNAs play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional care to our perioperative and surgical patients. Whether you're in the heart of Manhattan at Memorial Hospital, the Josie Robertson Surgery Center, or the Koch Center, or providing your expertise in New Jersey at MSK Monmouth, you'll be part of a dynamic team.

We're committed to your growth and development, offering competitive benefits and advancement opportunities to drive excellence in care and improve patient outcomes. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow professionally in a collaborative environment, join us at MSK and be part of something extraordinary.

Role Overview

  • Collaborate with other members of the peri-operative healthcare team
  • Deliver comprehensive care to surgical patients across the lifespan

Ensure the delivery of outstanding care and cultivate an environment that centers on the needs of patients and their families

Key Qualifications

  • Current New York State (NYS) RN license/registration
  • Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia training program and certification
  • CRNA experience preferred

Core Skills

Must possess a strong foundation in anesthesia principles, pharmacology, and patient assessment to provide safe and effective anesthesia care.

Critical Thinking and Decision-Making: be adept at assessing complex situations, analyzing data, and making quick, informed decisions to ensure patient safety during anesthesia administration.

Effective communication skills are crucial to collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other healthcare team members to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal outcomes.

Work in fast-paced and unpredictable environments, requiring them to be adaptable and flexible in responding to changing patient needs, emergencies, and evolving clinical situations.

Additional Information

  • Hours: Various shifts available, weekend rotation may be required
  • Location: 1275 York Avenue, New York NY

Relocating to New York, find license details here https://nysana.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/Practicing%20in%20NYS%20FAQs.pdf

* Starting salary: $289,200

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus up to $17,500 for experienced candidates; for recent graduates is $12,500.

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Compensation Philosophy

Benefits

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  • Pay Range: $248,600.00 - $422,700.00
  • FSLA Status: Exempt

Closing

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the peri-operative healthcare team to deliver comprehensive anesthesia care to surgical patients across the lifespan. Ensure the delivery of outstanding, patient-centered care while maintaining safety in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current New York State RN license and have successfully completed an accredited Nurse Anesthesia training program. Certification as a CRNA is required, with prior experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Perioperative careSurgical patient careAdaptabilityFlexibility

CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$336k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $311k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Hospitals and Health Care
New York, NY
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $17,500
Competitive benefits package
Growth and development opportunities