CRNA - PRN Outpatient, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Advocate Aurora Health; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation

Flexible PRN scheduling

Opportunities across a large health系统

Diverse clinical experiences

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a skilled PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our Outpatient Anesthesia Team in Winston Salem, NC. You will provide anesthesia services in a dynamic academic health system with diverse case mixes and a supportive leadership structure.

Join a nationally recognized system that values professional development, cost containment, and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an Accredited Nurse Anesthesia Program.
• Master’s Degree or Higher required.
• Current North Carolina RN licensure and NBCRNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Precept Student Nurse Anesthetists when possible to mentor and assess learners.
• Develop and determine appropriate perioperative anesthesia care plans considering comorbidities and age.
• Collaborate with medical teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient care and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Nurse Anesthesia Program Graduation

Master’s Degree or Higher

North Carolina RN Licensure

Job description

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

Atrium Health is part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Flexible PRN scheduling options
• Opportunities across one of the nation's largest integrated health systems
• Diverse clinical experiences and case variety
• Collaborative care teams and strong leadership support
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Access to certain Advocate Health benefit programs for eligible teammates

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 Outpatient 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).

We also have a new freestanding surgery center that was completed in 2025. You'll be working in this state-of-the-art facility.

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.

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 region are ranked among US News & World Report's Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023. 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.

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. 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.