Nurse Anesthetist - Anesthesiology(CRNA) 3-13 hr shifts
- $50,000 sign-on bonus
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Pennsylvania
2 open- $277k-$359k/yr
Hershey, PA (opens in new tab)
Full Time · Posted 6mo ago
Hershey, PA (opens in new tab)
Full Time · Posted 1y+ ago
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open certified registered nurse anesthetist jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $169.86 an hour, the middle half $152.58–$175.50, across 60 jobs that state their pay. Certified registered nurse anesthetists employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $106.50 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
Certified registered nurse anesthetists in Pennsylvania: pay by town and employer
About the job
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes
Hours: Varied, 3-13 hr. shifts
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Esther I. Zechman at ezechman@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
Brief Description:
$277K-$359K annually | Up to $165K in Sign-On Incentives | NEW Shifts with flexible & self-scheduling options | Minimal Weekends | No Holidays, No Nights, No Call!
Full Description:
*New Sign-On Incentives + No Call, No Nights, & No Holidays! *
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center | Hershey, PA
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Anesthetist to join our dynamic and growing Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. As a nurse anesthetist at one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers, you'll have the flexibility to tailor your professional path to match your goals - whether that’s clinical excellence, academic leadership, or work-life balance!
Why Penn State Health?
- Competitive Pay: Up to $359K for experienced CRNAs; $277K starting salary for new grads
- Sign-on Incentives
- $50,000 sign-on bonus
- Up to $65,000 in completion bonuses
- Education Expense Program: Up to $40,000 in tuition reimbursement
- $10,000 relocation stipend (if eligible)
- Extra paid time off awarded on start date:
- 5 additional PTO days
- 56 hours (FT) or 12 hours (PT) of personal time
- $3,000 yearly CME dollars – Option to rollover CME funds annually
- More than 7 weeks paid time away + 7 paid holidays
- Paid parental and medical leave
- $25,000 referral bonus
- 75% Tuition Discount – for you and eligible dependents through Penn State
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Option to earn more with evening, weekend, and specialty coverage bonus options
Opportunities for Growth
- Clinical Variety: Work across a wide range of surgical services including trauma, neuro, ortho, thoracic, transplant, pediatrics, robotics, and more
- Professional Development: Leadership roles, education, and research opportunities available
- Academic Engagement: Opportunity for involvement in Penn State’s new Nurse Anesthesia Program (anticipated start date Spring 2027)
- Continuing Education: Earn free CE credits
Our Team & Culture
- Collegial, mission-drive environment rooted in Penn State Health’s RITE values
- Collaborate with top faculty, participate in innovative research, and help train the next generation of nurse anesthetists
Community Highlights
- Highly rated public schools (many ranked in the top 20% statewide)
- Easy access to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Baltimore
- Central PA offers a balance of vibrant urban areas, charming small towns, and beautiful rural landscapes
- Rich cultural opportunities: Harrisburg Symphony, museums, fine dining, farmers markets
- Outdoor recreation: ample hiking trails including the Appalachian Trail, biking, boating, rowing, skiing, golfing, hunting
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
- NBCRNA certification required.
- Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by Pennsylvania Board of Nursing
Join a health system where your voice is valued, your work is respected, and your career can grow - on your terms!
For more information, please contact:
Jen Parks, Chief Nurse Anesthetist
Email: jparks1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
From Penn State Health's job posting for Hershey, PA, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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