New Grad CRNA Jobs: Meet 11 Employers Hiring SRNAs at Our Free Virtual Career Fair

Getting into CRNA school is the part everyone warns you about. Nobody talks about paying for it once you're in.

After three years of what many CRNAs describe as the hardest thing they've ever done, the average CRNA graduate carries more than $200,000 in student loan debt, according to the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA). As you start looking for your first CRNA job, that number can keep you up at night more than any exam or clinical rotation ever did.

That's why the employer you choose matters. Some anesthesia employers contribute toward your student loans — on top of your salary — as part of your compensation package. On November 10, eleven of them are hiring at Clasp's free Virtual Career Fair for CRNA Students.

It's not a sign-on bonus, and it's not a government loan forgiveness program. It's your employer making periodic (usually monthly) payments toward your student loans via the Clasp platform while you work there, up to a set amount.¹

CRNA Virtual Career Fair at a Glance

• When: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:00–8:00 PM ET (drop in anytime)
• Where: Online — join from any computer, tablet or phone
• Who: Nurse anesthesia students (SRNAs) graduating in 2026, 2027 or 2028
• Employers: 11 anesthesia employers hiring new grads, with repayment offers from $75,000 to $180,000 toward student loans, paid over 3–6 years of employment¹ ²
• Cost: Free

How Employer Student Loan Repayment Works in Your First CRNA Job

Clasp connects healthcare employers with nurse anesthesia students before they graduate. Employers on the platform can commit to you early — one to two years before graduation — and agree to make periodic (usually monthly) payments toward your student loans once your employment begins. Those payments sit on top of your salary, the same way a 401(k) match or health insurance would.

The employers at this event are offering from $75,000 up to $180,000 toward student loan repayment for qualifying nurse anesthesia students, depending on the employer and subject to program terms.¹ ²

On November 10, eleven of those employers are gathering in one place for a free virtual career fair — and they're actively reviewing applications from students graduating in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Register free for the November 10 Virtual Career Fair →

CRNA Employers Hiring New Grads at the Career Fair

These anesthesia employers are hiring nurse anesthesia students graduating in 2026, 2027 and 2028, and each offers student loan repayment on top of salary:

Allegheny Health Network | Western Pennsylvania | Up to $110,000 over 5 years. A 16-hospital academic system anchored by Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, part of Highmark Health.

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital | Memphis, Tennessee | Up to $75,000 over 3 years. A Level 1 pediatric trauma center repeatedly named one of the nation's "Best Children's Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report.

MAK Anesthesia | Kennesaw, Georgia | Up to $90,000 over 4 years. A physician-led, 100% employee-owned anesthesia group serving hospitals and surgery centers across metro Atlanta, with an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

Novant Health | North Carolina | Up to $90,000 over 3 years. A 19-hospital, not-for-profit system across North and South Carolina, with hospitals recognized among North Carolina's top medical centers.

OhioHealth | Ohio | Up to $75,000 over 3 years. A not-for-profit system of 16 hospitals spanning 50 Ohio counties, named to Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list more than a dozen times.

Rochester Regional Health | Rochester, New York | Up to $180,000 over 6 years. A 9-hospital integrated system serving Western, Central, and Northern New York.

Saint Alphonsus (Trinity Health) | Boise, Idaho | Up to $80,000 over 3 years. A faith-based, not-for-profit health system serving southwest Idaho, eastern Oregon, and northern Nevada, and part of Trinity Health, a national Catholic health system.

UMass Memorial Health | Central Massachusetts | Up to $100,000 over 3 years. The largest health system in Central Massachusetts, anchored by a Level 1 trauma center and clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School.

UW Health | Madison, Wisconsin | Up to $150,000 over 5 years. The academic health system of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

VCU Health | Richmond, Virginia | Up to $90,000 over 5 years. Richmond's academic medical center and a Level 1 trauma center, tied to VCU's School of Medicine.

Wellstar Health System | Marietta and Augusta, Georgia | Up to $90,000 over 4 years. One of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Georgia, with hospitals and care sites across the greater Atlanta metro and beyond.

How the Virtual CRNA Career Fair Works

The career fair runs 6:00–8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, November 10. It's completely virtual, completely free, and you don't need the full two hours — most students spend 15–30 minutes, browse the employer booths, and connect directly with recruiters through chat or short video calls.

You can ask about repayment terms, locations, what a typical first year looks like, and whether positions are open for your graduation year. Recruiters are there specifically to talk to students like you.

Bonus: visit all 11 employer booths during the live event to get a $30 gift card.

Why Start Your CRNA Job Search Before Graduation

Employers review applications on a rolling basis, so the earlier you apply, the better.

Given how steep the path to CRNA already is, this is one part of the math you don't have to solve alone.

FAQ: New Grad CRNA Jobs and the Virtual Career Fair

Who can attend this CRNA career fair?

Nurse anesthesia students (SRNAs) graduating in 2026, 2027 or 2028. Participating employers are actively reviewing applications from students within two years of graduation.

Do student loan repayments come out of my salary?

No. Loan repayment contributions are paid on top of your salary, like health insurance or a 401(k) match.

What happens if I leave the job early?

Payments your employer has already made are yours to keep — there are no clawbacks. If you leave, your employer stops making payments and you're responsible for your remaining loan balance.¹

Does it cost anything to attend or apply?

No. The career fair is free, and students never pay a fee to participate in Clasp's loan repayment programs.

What if I can't make the live event?

Register anyway. We'll send you details about the employers offering student loan repayment to future CRNAs.

Find Your First CRNA Job: Register for the Free Career Fair

Tuesday, November 10 · 6:00–8:00 PM ET · Online. Registration is free and takes about a minute.

¹ Program terms vary by employer. Eligibility requirements apply, and program selection is not guaranteed. If qualified, selected, and employed by a participating employer for a specified employment term, the employer will pay up to a specified amount toward your eligible, synced student loans in installments via the Clasp platform, once your employment begins. In case of voluntary employment termination or termination with cause, failure to meet the terms of your educational loan repayment agreement, or in the event you choose to leave the program at any time, you are responsible for any remaining outstanding loan balance. You are personally responsible for the financial obligations under your loan agreement(s). Any agreement between you and your employer is entirely separate from your loan obligation(s) and will not in any way offset your obligations to your lender unless payments are made by you or any other party on your behalf. For full program details, visit clasp.com/crna.

² You may be subject to income tax for some or all of the loan contributions made by your employer on your behalf. Consult a tax professional if you have questions regarding the tax consequences of your employer's student loan repayment program.