When you evaluate a compensation package, the numbers on paper tell only part of the story. What truly matters is what those numbers mean for your life—your financial security, your freedom, and your ability to enjoy the fruits of your labor. At Roper St. Francis Hospital, the compensation structure reflects a profound understanding of this principle: you will earn $250,000 annually while working approximately 91–92 clinical days per year. When you calculate the math, you are earning roughly $2,700 per working day—an extraordinary return on your time and expertise that few opportunities in anesthesia can match.
This is not a package designed to extract maximum productivity at the expense of your well-being. Instead, it recognizes that a well-compensated, well-rested CRNA delivers better care and stays longer. The total compensation of $250,000 includes a base salary of $225,000 plus a $25,000 OB stipend, acknowledging the specialized expertise required for obstetric anesthesia. And because Roper St. Francis values its providers, annual cost-of-living adjustments are implemented each November, ensuring your compensation keeps pace with economic realities rather than stagnating over time.
Beyond the headline compensation figure, you will find a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide security for you and your family. From health coverage to retirement planning, Roper St. Francis invests in your long-term well-being—not just your immediate productivity.
Unlike traditional PTO models where you accrue days and negotiate time away, your schedule at Roper St. Francis has rest and recovery built directly into its structure. With every fourth week completely off and a minimum of 24 hours between shifts, you will enjoy more than 270 days away from the hospital each year. There is no need to hoard vacation days or feel guilty about requesting time off—your personal time is protected by design, not granted as a favor.
For CRNAs who want to maximize their earning potential, Roper St. Francis places no restrictions on moonlighting. You are free to pick up additional shifts internally—including general anesthesia shifts at Berkeley Hospital to maintain intubation skills—or pursue external opportunities without limitation. This flexibility means your $250,000 base is a floor, not a ceiling. Your time off becomes an asset you can leverage however you see fit, whether that means additional income or simply enjoying the Charleston lifestyle.
This compensation package represents more than competitive pay—it represents a philosophy that respects your time, invests in your future, and trusts you to manage your own career. When you combine $250,000 in annual compensation with 270+ days off, comprehensive benefits, and unlimited moonlighting potential, you begin to understand why turnover on this team is virtually nonexistent.