Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist SRNA - Stipend Program
Compensation
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | CRNA 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 living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| CRNA listings in North Carolina | 41 active | 1,248 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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