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Pediatric Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - General Division

CRNAFull-Time MD-Supervised State

Pay as listed: $36k-$206k · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Listed compensation

$36k-$206k

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Job Description

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Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.

CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.

A Brief Overview

This role is a member of the anesthesiology care team which administers anesthesia to patients.

All case assignment is determined by an Anesthesiologist by demonstrating the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to provide anesthesia care appropriate to the neonatal, pediatric and adolescent population. This role implements the mission, vision, and values of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine and Children's Anesthesiology Associates, Ltd. This role participates in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement by identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of The Children Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine and Children's Anesthesiology Associates, Ltd.

What You Will Do

  • Patient Management – Anesthesiology
  • All performed under the direct supervision of an attending Anesthesiologist

Pre-anesthetic evaluation, determination of appropriateness of preparation and physical status of patient for anesthesia and operation as scheduled, physical exam, appropriate lab and radiological studies as indicated, and discussion of anesthesia management and risks

Conduct of general, regional, or local anesthesia and monitored anesthesia care in appropriate locations, including: selection, ordering, and administration of anesthetics, muscle relaxants, and other adjuvant drugs monitoring and support of vital functions, including but not limited to, management of ventilation and administration of fluids and blood products ordering and administration of potent analgesics and sedatives to control pain in the perioperative period

Airway Management and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Vascular access by percutaneous techniques as required, including arterial cannulation and catheterization of central veins, pulmonary arteries, and internal jugular veins

Provision of Post-anesthetic Care Including

Airway Management and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

  • Determination of recovery from anesthesia including level of consciousness, cardiopulmonary stability, and recovery from neuromuscular blockade
  • Level of surveillance required by the patient’s condition
  • Approval of patient discharge from the Post Anesthesia Care Unit
  • This section for those with privileges in Cardiac Anesthesia:

Conduct of general and regional anesthesia, including the selection and administration of anesthetics, muscle relaxants, and other adjuvant drugs and monitoring and support of vital functions for: cardiothoracic procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass closed cardiac procedures catheterization lab procedures in patients with pulmonary hypertension institution of ECMO, Ventricular Assist Devices

  • Vascular access by arterial cut down
  • Education Qualifications
  • Master's Degree Nursing Required
  • Doctorate Nursing Preferred

Skills and Abilities

  • Intermediate proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office) including word processing and spreadsheet software (Word, Excel)
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
  • Must be able to work flexible schedule.
  • Licenses and Certifications
  • Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) - upon hire - Required or

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - National Board Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) - upon hire - Required and

Basic Life Support (BLS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required and

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required and

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required

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Salary Range

$36,279.00 - $205,640.00 Annually

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

This job is eligible for an incentive program.

At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.

Key Responsibilities

The CRNA administers anesthesia to neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. Responsibilities include pre-anesthetic evaluation, airway management, monitoring vital functions, and providing post-anesthetic care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing and possess active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse and CRNA certifications. Required life support certifications include BLS, PALS, and ACLS.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Anesthesia administrationNeonatal careAdolescent careCommunication skills

Pediatric Nursing — CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active CRNA listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

CRNA pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$121k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution27 jobs · 17 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
70%
Sign-on bonus
61%
CME allowance
57%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
22%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most CRNA roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,214 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k≈ 5.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo≈ 58% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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