CRNA – Nocturnist (Inpatient)

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Recruitment incentive

CME reimbursement

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Employer retirement match

Relocation assistance

Career growth

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, NC invites a skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join the Inpatient Anesthesia Team. You’ll provide anesthesia for diverse surgical cases in a level 1 trauma center setting and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers strong work‑life balance with flexible shifts, generous incentives, CME reimbursement, and substantial PTO.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program with master’s degree or higher.
• Active RN license in North Carolina and NBCRNA certification/recertification.
• Current CPR, ACLS, and BLS certifications; strong clinical competency.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia for inpatient procedures with safety and quality.
• Mentor and precept student nurse anesthetists when possible.
• Collaborate with medical team to ensure perioperative care and patient safety.
• Maintain patient records and comply with hospital standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Nurse Anesthesia

Accredited Nurse Anesthesia Program

NC RN licensure

Job description

Explore an exciting opportunity with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as we eagerly welcome a skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our dynamic Inpatient Anesthesia Team in Winston Salem, NC.

What We Offer:

• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work schedule options – we offer multiple 11, 12, and 13-hour shift options, hybrid shifts (mix of 8 & 12), and weekend options!
• Generous commencement incentive:Offering up to $140,000 in recruitment incentives; provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements
• CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $2,500 and additional PTO days/year for Continuing Medical Education.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters. Parental Benefits:We understand the importance of family, providing six weeks of paid birthing-mother maternity leave and four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Retirement:Secure your financial future with up to 6% employer-paid retirement contributions.
• Transition Bonus: Enjoy up to $7,500 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment
• Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.

Work in a Collaborative & Supportive Environment:

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a nationally recognized academic health system, and our Winston Salem Campus is a level 1 trauma center. While working in the Inpatient Anesthesia Department, you will expand your skillset by working on a wide variety of cases, including but not limited to: Orthopedic, Vascular, Burns, Cardiothoracic (specific team), Neurology, ENT, General/Abdominal, Robotic, Gynecology. Other cases you may experience, outside of the day-to-day, include: EP, IR, MRI, Burn Tank, Brachytherapy, and Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE).

What You’ll Do:

As a valued member of our healthcare team, the CRNA will play a key role in team-focused patient care, providing anesthesia using safe and quality techniques during Inpatient Procedures. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Potential for and encouraged to precept Student Nurse Anesthetists – opportunity to mentor and assess these medical students. Uses medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan to ensure peri-operative and anesthesia care, being sensitive to co-morbidities and age & developmental guidelines. Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care; Uphold patient safety, drive quality improvement, and promote infection prevention within job responsibilities and initiatives. Document and maintain patient records in compliance with hospital standards, ensuring confidentiality. Maintain scheduling flexibility, readiness, and punctuality to deliver timely patient care. Exhibit professionalism through teamwork, collaboration, and a commitment to ongoing professional development Contribute to cost containment efforts by conserving resources. Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned.

The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.

CRNA Requirements:

• Graduation of an Accredited Nurse Anesthesia Program, Master’s Degree or Higher Required.
• Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina Board of Nursing + Currently Certified or Recertified to practice as a Nurse Anesthetist by the National Board
• Current CPR Certification – ACLS, BLS
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competency within the scope of granted privileges.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse clinical teams.

Where You’ll Live: The picturesque cities of North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad. This includes:

• Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
• Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
• A Rich Quality of Life: Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries.

In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.