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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

CRNAIncludes weekendsNo callFull-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 University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke Health CRNA Full Time Hiring Incentives

A $60,000 COMMITMENT BONUS is currently being offered to New Grad and Experienced CRNAs.

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

A $8,000 relocation budget is available for CRNAs who move 50 miles or more (NC primary residence to Duke facility)

The DUH campus is located at 2301 erwin road. This is a level 1 trauma center where CRNAs will cover nights, weekends, in house call - frequency based on schedule type. Some no-call shifts availbale. OB and peds available.

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

Various shift options (i. e., 10's, 12's, 24's - based on availability) 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

Administer anesthetics to patients during surgical, obstetrical, and medical procedures while monitoring vital signs to ensure physiological stability. Supervise student nurse anesthetists and assist in the instruction of residents and interns regarding anesthesiology techniques.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a graduate degree from an accredited MSN, DNP, or DNAP CRNA program and possess a current RN license with approval to practice as a CRNA. Eligibility for AANA certification is required for new graduates.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Anesthesia administrationPatient monitoringVital signs assessmentAirway managementEmergency responseClinical instructionPatient preparationEquipment maintenanceRecord keepingPharmacologyTrauma care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at Duke University a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) — ranked against 954 active Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 46% 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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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 954 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Durham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$363k
Typical market rent
$1,659/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.6
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 · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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