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Raleigh, North Carolina

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 Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SRNA) will complete an accredited nurse anesthesia program while maintaining a commitment to Duke Health. Upon graduation, the individual will transition into a CRNA role to provide specialized anesthesia services within the hospital setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BSN and be currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia master's program. A minimum of two years of critical care experience and current RN licensure are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careClinical practiceAnesthesiology

Anesthesiology — CRNA Career Context

In North Carolina, the CRNA weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$267k (12 salary observations; 71 listings), vs ~$271k nationally (476 salary observations; 1,923 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, 76% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

CRNA by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedCRNA median $272k (middle half $250k–$291k)93 comparable listings, Oct 2026
North Carolina vs national$267k median in North Carolina$271k nationally (−1%)12 state / 476 national salary observations
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
CRNA listings in North Carolina41 active1,248 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
55% this job
CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
24% this job
Loan repayment
21%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 231 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Duke Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Durham, North Carolina
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$45,000 lump sum stipend while in school
$60,000 commitment bonus upon conversion to CRNA
$15,000 annual stipend for full-time CRNAs
$2,500 annual CME allowance
$8,000 relocation budget

Living in Raleigh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$369k
Typical market rent
$1,572/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.