Anesthetist Jobs in Massachusetts
Anesthetist jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, concentrated in academic medical centers, large hospital systems, and ambulatory surgical centers, with openings for candidates at every level from newly certified CRNAs through senior clinical practitioners. Boston, Worcester, and Springfield anchor most of the hiring, with well-established employers such as Mass General Brigham, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and UMass Memorial Health consistently maintaining anesthetist roles. The most sought-after specialties in the state include cardiac and thoracic anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, and pain management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
No call, holidays or weekends
1-2 shifts per month preferred
$200.00 hr. per diem rate
The CRNA is responsible for the pre-operative, intra-operative, and immediate post-operative care of the patient requiring anesthesia for surgical, medical, therapeutic or diagnostic procedures. This care includes, but is not limited to, pre-operative assessments, anesthetic care plans, assembly and care of specialized equipment; application, insertion and interpretation of data from anesthetic monitors; airway management; delivery of general, regional anesthesia, and monitored anesthetic care; induction, maintenance, and emergence of the patient; care of the patient in the immediate post-operative setting; and post-operative assessments in collaboration with a physician member of the Department of Anesthesiology. These services are rendered in our 16 main operating rooms.
Clinical Responsibilities:
The following list of anesthesia and related services should be utilized to delineate the clinical responsibilities of the individual who can demonstrate new or continued competency. More clinical responsibilities may be added as additional education and experience is obtained by the individual practitioner.
- Pre-anesthesia assessment
- Requesting laboratory/diagnostic studies
- Pre-anesthetic medication
- General anesthesia and adjuvant drugs
- Regional anesthesia monitoring
- Sedation techniques
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation management
- Invasive and noninvasive placement and monitoring
- Airway management techniques
- Mechanical ventilation/oxygen therapy
- Fluid, electrolyte, acid-base management
- Blood, blood products, plasma expanders
- Peripheral intravenous/arterial catheter placement
- Acute and chronic pain therapy
- Select, administer, and reconcile medications in accordance with Federal, State and hospital policies.
- Post anesthesia care/discharge
- Seeks physician direction based on patient condition
- Must adhere to I.C.A.R.E Standards
Working Conditions:
Anesthesia care is given in the main operating rooms of the Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, or its affiliating institutions, as well as several designated “Out of OR” locations, which are, for example, Radiology, Cardiac Cath Lab, CT, MRI, MRT, Endoscopy, Angiography, among others. These locations are often geographically far from the main ORs.
In these environments, work proceeds in an atmosphere that includes many forms of electrical, mechanical, gas driven, and radiation and laser emitting equipment. The environment can be warm, cold, dimly lit and crowded as well as spacious and well lit.
The CRNA is responsible for the pre-operative, intra-operative, and immediate post-operative care of the patient requiring anesthesia for surgical, medical, therapeutic or diagnostic procedures. This care includes, but is not limited to, pre-operative assessments, anesthetic care plans, assembly and care of specialized equipment; application, insertion and interpretation of data from anesthetic monitors; airway management; delivery of general, regional anesthesia, and monitored anesthetic care; induction, maintenance, and emergence of the patient; care of the patient in the immediate post-operative setting; and post-operative assessments in collaboration with a physician member of the Department of Anesthesiology. These services are rendered in our 16 main operating rooms.
Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree Nurse Anesthesia Practitioner required
Qualifications
Basic qualifications for the CRNA applicant for clinical privileges shall include:
1. State licensure as a registered professional nurse. Compliance with Massachusetts regulatory requirements regulating advanced practice for nurse anesthesia.
2. Graduation from a program of Nurse Anesthesia education accredited by the National Board on Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) or its predecessor.
3. Certification by the Council on Certification or recertification by the Council on Recertification or their respective predecessors.
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
Experience
Experience as a CRNA or New Graduate 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, and pharmacology related to anesthesia.
- Foreign language skills for patient population is desired.
- Demonstrates clinical competence within the scope of clinical practice standards set by the department.
- Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-based care setting, with the ability to work independently and in a care team to deliver high-quality care.
- Practical interpersonal skills to work with surgeons and staff in various cases and environments. Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
- Ability to keep up with up to date with best practices in the field of anesthesia.
- Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
About Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive.
At Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital.
Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
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At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
No call, holidays or weekends
1-2 shifts per month preferred
$200.00 hr. per diem rate
The CRNA is responsible for the pre-operative, intra-operative, and immediate post-operative care of the patient requiring anesthesia for surgical, medical, therapeutic or diagnostic procedures. This care includes, but is not limited to, pre-operative assessments, anesthetic care plans, assembly and care of specialized equipment; application, insertion and interpretation of data from anesthetic monitors; airway management; delivery of general, regional anesthesia, and monitored anesthetic care; induction, maintenance, and emergence of the patient; care of the patient in the immediate post-operative setting; and post-operative assessments in collaboration with a physician member of the Department of Anesthesiology. These services are rendered in our 16 main operating rooms.
Clinical Responsibilities:
The following list of anesthesia and related services should be utilized to delineate the clinical responsibilities of the individual who can demonstrate new or continued competency. More clinical responsibilities may be added as additional education and experience is obtained by the individual practitioner.
- Pre-anesthesia assessment
- Requesting laboratory/diagnostic studies
- Pre-anesthetic medication
- General anesthesia and adjuvant drugs
- Regional anesthesia monitoring
- Sedation techniques
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation management
- Invasive and noninvasive placement and monitoring
- Airway management techniques
- Mechanical ventilation/oxygen therapy
- Fluid, electrolyte, acid-base management
- Blood, blood products, plasma expanders
- Peripheral intravenous/arterial catheter placement
- Acute and chronic pain therapy
- Select, administer, and reconcile medications in accordance with Federal, State and hospital policies.
- Post anesthesia care/discharge
- Seeks physician direction based on patient condition
- Must adhere to I.C.A.R.E Standards
Working Conditions:
Anesthesia care is given in the main operating rooms of the Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, or its affiliating institutions, as well as several designated “Out of OR” locations, which are, for example, Radiology, Cardiac Cath Lab, CT, MRI, MRT, Endoscopy, Angiography, among others. These locations are often geographically far from the main ORs.
In these environments, work proceeds in an atmosphere that includes many forms of electrical, mechanical, gas driven, and radiation and laser emitting equipment. The environment can be warm, cold, dimly lit and crowded as well as spacious and well lit.
The CRNA is responsible for the pre-operative, intra-operative, and immediate post-operative care of the patient requiring anesthesia for surgical, medical, therapeutic or diagnostic procedures. This care includes, but is not limited to, pre-operative assessments, anesthetic care plans, assembly and care of specialized equipment; application, insertion and interpretation of data from anesthetic monitors; airway management; delivery of general, regional anesthesia, and monitored anesthetic care; induction, maintenance, and emergence of the patient; care of the patient in the immediate post-operative setting; and post-operative assessments in collaboration with a physician member of the Department of Anesthesiology. These services are rendered in our 16 main operating rooms.
Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree Nurse Anesthesia Practitioner required
Qualifications
Basic qualifications for the CRNA applicant for clinical privileges shall include:
1. State licensure as a registered professional nurse. Compliance with Massachusetts regulatory requirements regulating advanced practice for nurse anesthesia.
2. Graduation from a program of Nurse Anesthesia education accredited by the National Board on Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) or its predecessor.
3. Certification by the Council on Certification or recertification by the Council on Recertification or their respective predecessors.
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
Experience
Experience as a CRNA or New Graduate 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, and pharmacology related to anesthesia.
- Foreign language skills for patient population is desired.
- Demonstrates clinical competence within the scope of clinical practice standards set by the department.
- Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-based care setting, with the ability to work independently and in a care team to deliver high-quality care.
- Practical interpersonal skills to work with surgeons and staff in various cases and environments. Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
- Ability to keep up with up to date with best practices in the field of anesthesia.
- Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
About Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive.
At Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital.
Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
Grade
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in anesthetist jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active Massachusetts CRNA license or eligibility through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
- Current NBCRNA certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
- Graduate degree from an accredited nurse anesthesia program
- Valid DEA registration and Massachusetts controlled substances license
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required at time of hire
- Experience with electronic anesthesia documentation systems such as Epic or Cerner
Anesthetist Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a anesthetist in Massachusetts?
To work as a CRNA anesthetist in Massachusetts, you must hold an active license issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and maintain current NBCRNA certification. The path begins with a registered nursing license, followed by clinical experience in a critical care setting, then completion of an accredited master's or doctoral nurse anesthesia program. Massachusetts also requires a separate state controlled substances registration to administer anesthesia independently.
How much do anesthetists make in Massachusetts?
Anesthetists in Massachusetts earn a median of about $295,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $199,760 for the lowest 10% to over $391,170 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire anesthetists in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring anesthetists in Massachusetts right now include Mass General Brigham, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Massachusetts General Hospital/Mgpo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of academic medical centers and large integrated health systems means ongoing demand across both inpatient surgical settings and outpatient anesthesia practices throughout the state.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most anesthetist jobs?
Boston, Salem, and Brighton have the most anesthetist openings in Massachusetts. Boston drives the largest share of listings because of its dense cluster of academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, while Worcester and Springfield generate consistent demand through their regional medical systems serving central and western Massachusetts communities.
Are there remote anesthetist jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of anesthetist openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that hands-on clinical administration of anesthesia requires in-person presence. The parts of the role most amenable to remote work include pre-anesthesia patient consultations, documentation review, and certain quality improvement or education functions within larger health systems.
How can I get hired as a anesthetist in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new graduate CRNA residency or fellowship programs, which Mass General Brigham and UMass Memorial Health offer to candidates coming directly out of accredited nurse anesthesia programs. Starting in a staff CRNA role at a community hospital or ambulatory surgical center in markets like Worcester or Springfield is often more accessible than pursuing a major Boston academic center. A completed doctoral degree, strong critical care background, and an active Massachusetts CRNA license before your start date give candidates the clearest competitive edge.
Where can I find and apply to anesthetist jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to anesthetist jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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