CRNA
- $100,000 sign-on bonus
- Student loan help $1,800 a month
- Relocation assistance
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Compact (multistate) license
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open certified registered nurse anesthetist jobs in North Carolina post a median of $129.68 an hour, the middle half $129.68–$175, across 67 jobs that state their pay. Certified registered nurse anesthetists employed in North Carolina earn a median of $107.99 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
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.
From CarolinaEast Health System's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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