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Carolina East
New Bern, North Carolina

CRNA

CRNAFull-Time MD-Supervised State

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Job Description

Experienced CRNA, Full Time Hire

  • $120,000 sign-on bonus – paid in full upon hire or tiered structure available

New Graduate CRNA, Full Time Hire

Option 1

  • $65,000 sign-on bonus paid in full upon hire
  • $1,800/ month loan repayment – capped at $64,800

Option 2

  • $100,000 sign on bonus – paid in full upon hire or tiered structure available

Students in School, Full Time Hire

  • $30,000 sign-on bonus paid in full upon hire
  • $1,500/month stipend while in school – capped at $54,000
  • $1,200/month loan repayment – capped at $43,300

Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates relocating 50+ miles to Craven, Jones, Onslow, or Carteret County.

Full Time work commitment required

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 emergency, post-anesthetic care, pain management, and responding to emergency situations related to airway management and cardia life support techniques.

About CarolinaEast Health System

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 the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) or current compact state license.
  • Current recognition as a CRNA by NCBON. Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
  • 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 comprehensive anesthesia care, including pre-anesthetic evaluation, induction, maintenance, and post-anesthetic monitoring. 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 licensure as a Registered Nurse and CRNA in North Carolina. Additionally, they must maintain active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications along with NBCRNA certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient monitoringEmergency response

CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
69%
Sign-on bonus
63% this job
CME allowance
56%
Loan repayment
28% this job
Relocation assistance
25% this job

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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 958 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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About Carolina East

Hospitals and Health Care
New Bern, North Carolina
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $120,000
Loan repayment up to $64,800
Relocation assistance up to $10,000
Full benefits package