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Mass General Brigham
Boston, Massachusetts

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Per Diem MGH

CRNANo callPer Diem MD-Supervised State

Listed compensation

Pay Range $200–$146.64 /hr

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Job Description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care.

We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Per Diem Rate: $200.00 hr.

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is currently hiring qualified CRNA’s to work at our Main Campus in Boston, MA. This advanced practice position offers interested individuals the opportunity to develop their clinical skills with a dynamic anesthesia team in a large, academic medical center with a rich history and strong medical school affiliation.

The CRNA I is a board-certified licensed clinician who provides anesthesia services to all patients in the organization. General responsibilities include review of patients' medical history, administration and management of anesthesia, and monitors patient during procedure or throughout peri-operative period. Incumbent is responsible for supplying documentation of continued registration as a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist).

At MGH, CRNAs have a great working relationship with anesthesiologists and are part of an integrated care team model.

We have an exceptional leadership team, an extensive orientation and training program and regularly scheduled check-ins to support new graduate CRNAs and ensure they succeed in an acute, fast paced environment.

Our focus on teaching, learning, and innovation prepares our CRNAs for growth and development within the department. Departmental specific benefits include meeting time and an educational stipend.

Qualifications

  • Education
  • Master's Degree Nurse Anesthesia Practitioner required

Licenses and Credentials

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist [CRNA (NBCRNA)] - National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) required

Mass Registered Nurse Preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Experience

  • Experience as a CRNA or New Graduate 0-1 year preferred
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics and pharmacology as related to anesthesia.
  • Foreign language skills for patient population is desired.
  • Demonstrates clinical competence within the scope of clinical practice standards set by the department.
  • Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-based care setting, with the ability to work independently as well as in a care team to deliver high quality care.
  • Effective interpersonal skills to work with surgeons and staff in a variety of cases and environments. Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
  • Ability to keep up with up to date best practices in the field of anesthesia.
  • Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
  • Ability to maintain quality control standards.
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
  • Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Our practice environment reflects the values of our hospital, combining knowledge, skill, and compassion to create a workforce that is caring, innovative, scientific, and empowering. MGH is one of the first academic hospital-based centers in the country dedicated to building a diverse community of physicians, scientists, and patient care services professionals that mirrors the patient population we serve, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. You contribute to our success and every role has an impact on patients' lives.

Our CRNAs

  • Place IVs, A-lines and central lines, and do our own spinals, epidurals, fiberoptic intubations and occasional regional blocks
  • Handle a wide variety of cases including trauma, burns, general surgery, orthopedics, neurology, vascular, thoracic, electrophysiology, endoscopy, interventional radiology, and pediatrics
  • Collaborate with expert clinicians in the OR (e. g. providers, nurses and surgeons)
  • Some of our sites offer regional and cardiac
  • Work synergistically with our anesthesiologists in a care team model
  • Gain access to the full scope of anesthesia practices and increased autonomy over time

Join us for the opportunity to make a difference. Apply today to connect with our Talent Acquisition team!

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location: 101 Merrimac Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

  • $200.00 - $146.64/Hourly
  • Grade
  • 8CRNA

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.

Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level.

The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success.

These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

The CRNA provides comprehensive anesthesia services, including patient assessment, administration of anesthesia, and continuous monitoring throughout peri-operative procedures. They work collaboratively within an integrated care team model to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced academic medical environment.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Anesthesia administrationPatient monitoringMedical history reviewEmergency responseIntravenous placementIntubation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Per Diem MGH at Mass General Brigham a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Anesthesiology (CRNA) — ranked against 279 active Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Anesthesiology — CRNA Career Context

Of the 40 active CRNA listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$416k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $393k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

CRNA by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in anesthesiology (crna)ranked against 279 Anesthesiology (CRNA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$416kCRNA median $300k (middle half $290k–$361k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$393k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
CRNA listings in Massachusetts25 active1,263 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 75% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS CRNA listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Anesthesiology listings290 in the last 30 days276 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (279 Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 CRNA Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs
9
<$295k
7
$295k-315k
2
$315k-335k
4
$335k-355k
2
$355k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 24 employers
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
50%
401k / retirement match
46%
Relocation assistance
25%
Loan repayment
14%

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$205/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 279 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site
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About Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Educational stipend
Meeting time

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$800k
Typical market rent
$3,271/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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