CRNA: Full-Time with $60k Sign-On & Relocation

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A $60,000 commitment bonus

Annual stipend of $15,000

$2,500 annual CME allowance

$8,000 relocation budget

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Durham, North Carolina, is hiring a CRNA to administer anesthetics during surgical procedures and ensure patient safety. Responsibilities include preparing necessary drugs, monitoring vital signs, and supervising student nurse anesthetists. Candidates should have an accredited CRNA program degree and current RN licensure. New grads are welcome. The position includes attractive hiring incentives including a commitment bonus, annual stipend, and CME allowance.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure issued by or recognized by NCBON with approval to practice as a CRNA.
• Eligibility for certification by the AANA as a Certified Nurse Anesthetist required for new grads.
• New grads are welcome to apply; no experience is required beyond CRNA education and training.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during medical procedures.
• Prepare necessary drugs, supplies, and equipment for anesthetic administration.
• Monitor vital signs and take action to ensure patient physiological status.
• Assist and supervise student nurse anesthetists in anesthetic administration.
• Maintain records of each anesthetic administered and prepare reports.

Skills

Administer general anesthetics

Monitor vital signs

Supervise student nurse anesthetists

Education

Graduate of an accredited MSN, DNP, or DNAP CNRA program

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Regional Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 263777

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Date: Apr 4, 2026

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Regional Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 bed's it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

Duke Health CRNA Full Time Hiring Incentives

• A $60,000 COMMITMENT BONUS is currently being offered to New Grad and Experienced CRNAs (eligible for New full time CRNAs or for PRNs with over 5 yrs current PRN experience with Duke.
  
  
  
  • Distributed in $10,000 increments every six months for 36 months
  • All FTE CRNAs working in a hospital setting are offered a $15,000 annual stipend for 1.0FTEs (or prorated for <1.0FTEs) 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
  • An $8,000 relocation budget is available for CRNAs who move 50 miles or more (NC primary residence to Duke facility)
  
  
  
  

Job Location - Duke Regional Hospital (Dedicated OB)

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 the work area; report necessary equipment repairs and adjustments to the proper personnel.
• Maintain records of each anesthetic administered and prepare periodic reports related to activities.
• Perform other duties related to the work described herein.

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited MSN, 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 are welcome to apply; no experience is required beyond CRNA education and training.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.