CRNA Jobs in Columbia, SC

A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) plays a crucial role in the nursing industry by administering anesthesia to patients undergoing surgical, diagnostic, or obstetrical procedures. They monitor patients' vital signs during procedures and adjust anesthesia levels as needed, ensuring patient safety and comfort. CRNAs work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient care centers, and physicians' offices, and often provide pain management and emergency services. They also play a key role in patient education, explaining procedures and discussing potential risks and benefits.

To become a CRNA, a person needs a strong educational background in nursing and anesthesia, typically including a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, a Master's degree or higher in Nurse Anesthesia, and certification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). Important skills for CRNAs include critical thinking, decision-making, communication, and the ability to work under pressure. Before becoming a CRNA, a person may work as a Registered Nurse (RN), an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse, or a nurse practitioner, gaining experience in patient care and learning to work as part of a medical team.

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Nurse Anesthetist - PRN - Baptist

  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licensure SC RN- Advance Practice CRNA- Nurse Anesthetist In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted Above In lieu of the Master's Degree in Anesthesia, will accept...

CRNA Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Busy Hospital in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Job in Eastover Gr8Jobs

  • Eastover, SC (18 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Eastover, SC (18 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 3 days ago

The anesthesia team is mostly medically directed, and CRNAs and CAAs work with a high degree of autonomy once proficient....

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

  • Columbia, SC
  • 25 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 25 days ago

Technology: Glidescopes, Hemispheres, GE anesthesia machines, and Istats. Skills required: Delivery and management of general, MAC, and regional anesthesia. Arterial line insertion is preferred....

CRNA (Locums) - Anesthesiology - Columbia

  • Columbia, SC
  • 26 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 26 days ago

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licensure SC RN- Advance Practice CRNA- Nurse Anesthetist In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted Above In lieu of the Master's Degree in Anesthesia, will accept...

CRNAs for Central South Carolina - 8s, 10s, 12s, 14s, 16s or 24s!

  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago

This hospital offers a fantastic work environment, CRNAs usually leave when cases are finished or early with full pay....

South Carolina CRNA - 8, 10, 12, 16, or 24s - 1-hr. to Columbia

  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago

This is a trauma center where CRNAs perform a wide array of anesthesia cases. Base salaries are highly competitive and there is plenty of voluntary extra work for additional income....

CRNA - $50,000 Sign-on Bonus (Full-time)

  • West Columbia, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • West Columbia, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 60+ days ago

CRNAs provide anesthesia services for all patients from birth through geriatrics....

Nurse Anesthetist

  • Columbia, SC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 60+ days ago

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist RN - Advanced Practice In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted Above In lieu of the Master's Degree in Anesthesia, will accept...

CRNA - Independent Contractor - Richland

  • Columbia, SC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 60+ days ago

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licensure SC RN- Advance Practice CRNA- Nurse Anesthetist In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted Above In lieu of the Master's Degree in Anesthesia, will accept...

CRNA - Part-time - $20,000 sign-on bonus

  • West Columbia, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • West Columbia, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 60+ days ago

CRNAs provide anesthesia services for all patients from birth through geriatrics....

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Salary for CRNA Jobs in Columbia, SC

This is the average annual salary for CRNA jobs in Columbia, SC as reported by the BLS.

$269,590


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CRNA positions.



Highest Education Level

CRNAs in Columbia, SC offer the following education background
Master's Degree
28.9%
Bachelor's Degree
19.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.3%
Associate's Degree
15.8%
High School or GED
9.9%
Doctorate Degree
8.5%
Some College
1.0%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CRNAs in Columbia, SC
2-4 years
37.0%
1-2 years
29.6%
None
18.5%
4-6 years
7.4%
6-8 years
7.4%


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