Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), F/T - Duke Raleigh Campus

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 257179

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Raleigh, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: DUKE RALEIGH CAMPUS

Date: Jun 20, 2025

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About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of Duke Health’s four hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

CRNA HIRING INCENTIVES

A $60,000 COMMITMENT BONUS (New Graduate or Experienced CRNA)
Distributed in $10,000 increments every six months for 36 months
- Note: Stipend recipients are not eligible for the commitment bonus
A $48,000 bonus is available to SRNA students who commit to a 36-month tenure at Duke, effective as soon as education, certification, license, and credentialing/privileging requirements are met (typically starting 3 months post-graduation)
- SRNA Stipend Recipients receive a lump sum of $36,000 stipend during their senior year of CRNA school after signing the SRNA Commitment to work at Duke for 36 months
- After starting as a CRNA, an additional $12,000 bonus is paid in two $6,000 installments on the 6-month and 12-month work anniversaries.
All FTE CRNAs working in a hospital setting are offered a $15,000 annual stipend, prorated and paid monthly based on FTE status, for each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).
$2500 annual CME allowance for 1.0 FTEs, prorated for those working less
A $8,000 relocation budget is available for CRNAs who move 50 miles or more to live near the Duke Facility

– Duke Raleigh Job Location

Job Summary

Administer anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

Administer general anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures; take necessary remedial action to aspirate secretions from throat larynx and trachea as required.
Determine, set up and prepare necessary drugs, supplies and equipment for the administration of anesthetics; assemble gas machine and test to insure proper functioning; ensure availability of proper type blood for emergency use.
Study patient records to determine probable effects of anesthetic on patient; monitor vital signs during course of procedure; take necessary action to ensure a near normal physiological status of the patient.
Prepare patients for anesthesia to include explaining procedures and positioning patient on operating room table; record condition of patient and type of anesthetic used on patient's chart.
Assist in moving patient from operating room to recovery area; check patient periodically and take remedial measures to alleviate unfavorable post anesthesia effects as required.
Supervise and instruct student nurse anesthetists in the administration of general anesthetics; assist in evaluating clinical performance and progress; instruct residents, interns and allied health students in the procedures and techniques of anesthesiology.
Disassemble equipment and clean work area; report necessary equipment repairs and adjustments to proper personnel.
Maintain records of each anesthetic administered and prepare periodic reports related to activities.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

Graduate of an accredited MSN or DNP or DNAP CNRA program

Certification

CRNA
Eligibility for certification by the AANA as a certified Nurse Anesthetist is required for new grads.

Licensure

Current RN licensure issued by or recognized by NCBON with approval to practice as a CRNA

Experience

New grads welcome to apply, no experience required beyond CRNA education and training

Job Hours

Shift options vary based on location. Many options are available.

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