Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - West Ashley Medical Pavilion

Job Description Summary

Diverse Cases. Flexible Scheduling. A Career Worth Building.
Join our Anesthesia team at West Ashley Medical Pavilion (WAMP), where you'll provide care across a variety of adult outpatient surgical and diagnostic procedures in a modern ambulatory setting.
Whether you're an experienced CRNA looking for your next chapter or a new graduate ready to begin your career, we invite you to discover what makes MUSC a place where anesthesia professionals consistently choose to build lasting careers.

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-37

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Why MUSC Anesthesia?

Compensation & Benefits

• 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

• Flexible self-scheduling with multiple shift options

The Clinical Experience

West Ashley Medical Pavilion offers a modern ambulatory surgery environment with state-of-the-art operating rooms and procedure rooms designed to support high-quality, efficient outpatient care.

You'll provide anesthesia care across adult specialties including orthopedics, interventional radiology (IR), electrophysiology (EP), endoscopy, gynecology, otolaryngology (ENT), urology, oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS), plastic surgery, general surgery, surgical oncology, pain management, and robotic surgery.

What makes WAMP unique?

• Diverse adult outpatient surgical and procedural specialties
• Advanced procedural settings, including interventional radiology and electrophysiology
• Opportunities to develop anesthesia skills across traditional operating rooms and specialized procedure areas

What You'll Do

• Deliver safe, evidence-based anesthesia care, including preoperative assessment, anesthesia administration and monitoring, postoperative evaluation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• CRNAs practice under the clinical supervision of an anesthesiologist and administrative supervision of CRNA 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: West Ashley Summey Medical Pavilion – West Ashley (Charleston), South Carolina
• Scheduled Hours: 40 hours per week | Hourly

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

Diverse cases. Modern facilities. Flexibility to enjoy life beyond work.

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

Experienced CRNAs 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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