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Carolina East
New Bern, North Carolina

CRNA-PRN

CRNAPer Diem MD-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$149.35 per hour

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Job Description

  • ## CRNA PRN HAS A FLAT rate of $149.35 per hour
  • JOB SUMMARY: A CRNA is an advanced practice specialty within the profession of nursing responsible for giving total anesthesia care to patients requiring anesthesia services. CRNA practice includes pre-anesthetic evaluation and preparation, anesthesia induction, maintenance and emergence, post-anesthetic care, pain management and responding to emergency situations related to airway management and cardiac life support techniques.

About CarolinaEast Medical Center

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies.

We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties.

Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities.

CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff.

We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.

Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Minimum Requirements

  • Graduate of a nurse anesthesia education program accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs or its predecessor.
  • Current license as Registered Nurse by North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) or current compact state license.
  • Current recognition as a CRNA by NCBON.
  • Current AHA ACLS/BLS/PALS certification.
  • Certification/Recertification by National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
  • Current privileges as a CRNA at CarolinaEast.
  • Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by this organization and state.
  • Demonstrates competency in the responsibilities specified in this job description and privileges.
  • Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.

Key Responsibilities

The CRNA is responsible for providing total anesthesia care, including pre-anesthetic evaluation, induction, maintenance, and post-anesthetic care. They also manage pain and respond to emergency situations involving airway management and cardiac life support.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nurse anesthesia program and hold current CRNA recognition and licensure by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Additionally, they must possess current AHA ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications and NBCRNA certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

CRNA Career Context

Of the 40 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$311k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $329k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top CRNA Jobs

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Salary Distribution29 jobs · 23 employers

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<$285k
8
$285k-310k
5
$310k-335k
2
$350k
2
$360k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
62%
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 948 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New Bern

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$282k
Typical market rent
$1,590/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
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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Hospitals and Health Care
New Bern, North Carolina
1,001-5,000 employees