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Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist SRNA - Stipend Program

CRNAFull-Time MD-Supervised State

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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 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 the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

SRNA Hiring Stipend

$45,000 lump sum payment to the SRNA while in school in return for a 36-month commitment upon graduation from CRNA school.

When they start employment/convert to CRNA position at Duke, they will be eligible for a $60,000 commitment bonus (paid in 10,000 installments every 6 months within 3 years)

Upon commencement of work as a CRNA, 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

A $8,000 relocation budget is available for CRNAs who reside and relocate 50 miles or more to live near the Duke Facility.

General Description of the Job Class

The DUHS SRNA program is intended to provide RN's the opportunity to attend (or are already attending) an accredited school of nurse anesthesia. RN's must apply and be accepted into this program.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

BSN is required. Must be currently enrolled in a Master's degree program from a school of nurse anesthesia approved by the State Accrediting Agency and the Council on Accreditation of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA).

Experience

At least 2 years of critical care experience to be accepted into the program.

Degrees, Licensure, And/or Certification

Must have current RN licensure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Distinguishing Characteristics of This Level

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Duke University 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, (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.

To learn more about SRNA and CRNA opportunities through Duke University Health System, please email maria.langone@duke.edu

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.

Key Responsibilities

The student will attend an accredited school of nurse anesthesia while maintaining a commitment to future employment at Duke Health. Responsibilities include completing the educational program and transitioning into a CRNA role upon graduation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BSN, possess current RN licensure, and have at least two years of critical care experience. Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted into an accredited nurse anesthesia program.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careClinical nursingRegistered nursing

Anesthesiology — CRNA Career Context

In North Carolina, the CRNA weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$272k (10 salary observations; 78 listings), vs ~$271k nationally (321 salary observations; 1,881 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active CRNA listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
54% this job
CME allowance
54% this job
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
21% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 185 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Raleigh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$372k
Typical market rent
$1,577/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

$45,000 SRNA stipend
$60,000 commitment bonus (paid in installments)
$15,000 annual stipend for CRNAs
$2,500 annual CME allowance
$8,000 relocation budget