Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Per Diem MGH
Listed compensation
Pay Range $200–$146.64 /hr
The week · per this posting
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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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in anesthesiology (crna) | ranked against 279 Anesthesiology (CRNA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $416k | CRNA median $300k (middle half $290k–$361k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$393k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| CRNA listings in Massachusetts | 25 active | 1,263 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 75% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US CRNA listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Anesthesiology listings | 290 in the last 30 days | 276 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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