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Atlanta, Georgia

CRNA / CAA PRN - ESA Hospital-ASC Hybrid

CRNANo callNo weekendsPer Diem MD-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$180 per hour

The week · per this posting

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Job Description

Emory Specialty Associates (ESA) is seeking to hire Anesthetists - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) or Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA), to work on a Registry/PRN basis.

Work Hours/Schedule

PRN/As-needed.

Experience

General Anesthesia experience in an Ambulatory Surgical setting highly preferred.

Highlights of Joining the ESA Anesthetist Team

  • PRN rate: $180 per hour.
  • Monthly bonus opportunity with minimum of 8 shifts of 8-hours.

Eligible for Emory Healthcare’s High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and the 403(b) Retirement Plan once the eligibility rules are met.

Emory Specialty Associates (ESA), handles Ortho/Spine, General Surgery, Plastics, OB & GYN, GI and Outpatient Specialty cases at Emory Ortho & Spine Hospital (EUOSH) and multiple Outpatient Surgical Centers located in the greater Atlanta Metro area. ESA Anesthetists are an integral part of the Emory Healthcare integrated academic health care system committed to caring, excellence, integrity and value.

Description

Under the direction of an Anesthesiologist, assists in the administration of general and regional anesthesia to surgical and non-surgical procedure patients.

Performs initial acute cardio-pulmonary resuscitation in life-threatening situations or as directed by a physician; Instructs others in principles and practices of anesthesia, respiratory care and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as directed by the Anesthesiologist.

Interprets and records patient's physiological and pharmacological status, assists the Anesthesiologist in gathering routine pre-op data.

Assists in research projects as carried out by an Anesthesiologist.

Establishes multi-parameter monitoring of patient prior to, during and after anesthesia or in other acute care situations, including ECG, direct arterial pressure, central venous pressure, arterial blood gas determinations, hematocrits, and routine measurement of temperature, respiration, blood pressure, and heart rate.

Establishes other monitoring as may be developed for anesthesia and intensive care use. Manages pre- and post-anesthetic care, including ventilator management/support, other respiratory care parameters as assigned/directed by an Anesthesiologist.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) or Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) Master’s Degree program.

Licensed or eligible to practice in the State of Georgia. Certified by National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) or National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA).

  • Must maintain biannual certification through the submission of Continuing Medical Education credits (CMEs).
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications from American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Join Our Team Today!

Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-7 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations.

The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.

Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status.

EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members.

Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

ACCOMMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”

Physical Requirements

(Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.

Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Assists in the administration of general and regional anesthesia to surgical and non-surgical patients under the direction of an anesthesiologist. Manages patient monitoring, ventilator support, and performs acute cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as needed.

Requirements

Requires a Master’s degree from an accredited CRNA or CAA program and current licensure in the State of Georgia. Must hold active certifications including NBCRNA or NCCAA, along with BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pre-operative data collectionECG interpretationArterial blood gas analysis

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates CRNA / CAA PRN - ESA Hospital-ASC Hybrid at Emory Healthcare a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) — ranked against 900 active Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

CRNA Career Context

Of the 40 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Nurse Anesthesia pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Nurse Anesthesia by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.1 / 10 · top 25% in nurse anesthesia (crna)ranked against 900 Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$374kNurse Anesthesia median $275k (middle half $250k–$293k)116 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$389k in purchasing powerGeorgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Anesthesia listings in Georgia21 active900 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS CRNA listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Nurse Anesthesia listings88 in the last 30 days159 the 30 days before (−45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Nurse Anesthesia pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (900 Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 7.1
Better work-life than 80% of Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 900 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Emory Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Monthly bonus opportunity with minimum of 8 shifts of 8-hours
High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
403(b) Retirement Plan
CME credits required

Living in Atlanta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$375k
Typical market rent
$1,942/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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