CAA at MUSC University Hospital | Charleston

Job Description Summary
Big Cases. Flexible Scheduling. A Career Worth Building.

Join our Anesthesia team at MUSC University Hospital, where you'll experience the clinical depth of a Level I trauma center, the opportunities of a comprehensive academic medical environment, and the support of an established team of anesthesia professionals.

Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type​
Regular
Cost Center
CC000377 CHS - CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) (Main)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-36
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift

Job Description
Why MUSC Anesthesia?

Compensation & Benefits

• $50,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates with a three-year commitment
• Additional University Hospital location stipend
• Opportunity for annual performance-based pay increases
• State retirement options and comprehensive benefits
• Continuing education time and financial support
• Paid parental leave and potential Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Scheduling & Work-Life Balance

• Self-scheduling with most CRNAs working three 13.5-hour shifts per week
• Primarily volunteer-based weekend, holiday, and overnight coverage, supported by designated night staff
• A growing team of 50 anesthesia professionals, many with significant tenure at MUSC

The Clinical Experience
University Hospital is part of Charleston's comprehensive academic medical environment, offering diverse clinical experiences across 21 operating rooms and 10 non-operating room anesthesia (NORA) sites in a Level I trauma center.

You'll provide anesthesia care across specialties including trauma, transplant, orthopedics, neurosurgery, ENT, urology, gynecology, robotics, and burns, with additional opportunities in CT, MRI, bronchoscopy, neuroangiography, and interventional radiology.

What makes University Hospital unique?

• Broad clinical exposure to complex surgical and trauma cases
• Opportunities to develop advanced anesthesia skills across diverse specialties
• Collaboration with experienced anesthesiologists, surgeons, residents, and multidisciplinary teams
• Comprehensive academic medical environment supporting continued professional growth

What You'll Do

• Deliver safe, evidence-based anesthesia care, including preoperative assessment, anesthesia administration and monitoring, postoperative evaluation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• CAAs practice under the clinical supervision of an anesthesiologist and administrative supervision of CAA leadership, consistent with applicable laws and MUSC policies.

What You'll Need

• Graduate of a COA-accredited nurse anesthesia program; master's degree or higher in nurse anesthesia required for individuals hired after March 1, 2019
• NBCRNA certification or recertification, or applicable eligibility for new graduates
• South Carolina APRN authorization or eligibility to obtain required licensure and authorization
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification
• Demonstrated clinical competency, proficiency with anesthesia equipment, and eligibility for required professional malpractice coverage

Position Details

• Location: MUSC University Hospital, Charleston, South Carolina
• Scheduled Hours: 40 hours per week | Hourly
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling; most team members work three 13.5-hour shifts weekly, with additional scheduling arrangements based on departmental needs.

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

Challenging cases. Supportive colleagues. Flexibility to enjoy life beyond work.

Bring your expertise, or start building it, with MUSC Anesthesia.

Experienced CAAs and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements:
Continuous
Stand, sit, or walk while performing duties; work indoors; bend at waist; perform gross motor, firm grasp, and fine manipulation with hands/fingers; fully use both legs; reach in all directions; perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders; maintain corrected 20/40 vision (one or both eyes), near/far vision, color discrimination, depth perception, and good peripheral vision; maintain corrected hearing acuity; perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements; deal effectively with stressful situations; work in latex-safe environment.

(Selected positions) Maintain tactile sensory function; maintain good olfactory function; be physically qualified for respirator use initially and as required.

Frequent
Work from elevated areas and in confined/cramped spaces; twist at waist; squat and perform duties; perform pinching; reach overhead; use lower extremities for balance/coordination; exert up to 50 lbs of force (e.g., transferring non-assisting 100 lb patient; ~20 lbs to push 400 lb patient in wheelchair on carpet; ~25 lbs to push stretcher one-handed); work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Infrequent
Climb stairs; work outside in temperature extremes; kneel while performing duties; lift/carry 50 lbs unassisted; lift/lower 50 lbs floor to 36″ unassisted; lift 25 lbs from 36″ to overhead.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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