Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist; CRNA; Cary Surgery

Position: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Duke Health Cary Surgery
Duke Health Cary

Opening in Spring 2027, the next phase of this 85-acre, mixed-use, walkable Duke Health Cary campus will add emergency services, inpatient care, surgical services, imaging, specialty care, and infusion services, creating more than 230 career opportunities. Joining Duke Health Cary offers the opportunity to build something new, grow your career, and support our mission of advancing health across the communities we serve.

Opening in Spring 2027, the next phase of this 85-acre, mixed-use, walkable Duke Health Cary campus will add emergency services, inpatient care, surgical services, imaging, specialty care, and infusion services, creating more than 230 career opportunities. Joining Duke Health Cary offers the opportunity to build something new, grow your career, and support our mission of advancing health across the communities we serve.

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)
• $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)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Duke Health Cary Surgery Opening 2027

Help Shape the Future of Outpatient Surgical Care

Duke Health is seeking talented and patient-focused Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to join the founding clinical team of the new Duke Health Cary Surgery Center, a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center opening in 2027.

This unique opportunity allows you to play a pivotal role in launching a premier outpatient surgical destination while helping build a culture of excellence, innovation, safety, and patient-centered care from the ground up.

The Duke Health Cary Surgery Center Will Feature Six Operating And Procedure Rooms, Including Advanced Robotic Surgery Capabilities With Two Da Vinci Surgical Systems. The Center Will Provide Outpatient Surgical Services Across a Growing Portfolio Of Specialties, Including

• Urology
• Plastic Surgery
• Breast Oncology
• General Surgery
• Gynecology
• ENT
• Pediatric Urology
• Pediatric ENT
• Orthopedic Surgery

As a member of the inaugural perioperative team, you will:

• Help establish processes, best practices, and a culture of excellence from day one
• Practice at the top of your license in a highly collaborative environment
• Work alongside nationally recognized surgeons and perioperative professionals
• Utilize advanced technology and modern anesthesia equipment
• Contribute to innovation, quality improvement, and patient experience initiatives
• Enjoy a team culture centered on respect, accountability, flexibility, and continuous learning
• Be part of one of the region's most advanced ambulatory surgery centers

Position Summary

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides anesthesia care across the perioperative continuum for patients undergoing outpatient surgical and procedural services. Working collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and perioperative team members, the CRNA is responsible for assessing patients, developing anesthesia plans, administering anesthetics, monitoring patient responses, and managing post-anesthesia recovery.

This role supports a wide variety of surgical specialties and delivers safe, high-quality, patient-centered anesthesia care while contributing to operational excellence and exceptional clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Pre-Anesthesia Care

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and anesthesia evaluations
• Review medical history, laboratory results, and procedural requirements
• Develop individualized anesthesia care plans
• Educate patients and families regarding anesthesia procedures and expectations

Intraoperative Anesthesia Management

• Administer general, regional, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), and other anesthesia techniques as appropriate
• Prepare and manage anesthesia medications, supplies, and equipment
• Continuously monitor patient physiological status throughout procedures
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and implement appropriate interventions
• Collaborate closely with surgeons and perioperative staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Post-Anesthesia Care

• Assess patients during emergence and recovery from anesthesia
• Manage post-anesthesia complications and patient comfort
• Support postoperative care planning and discharge readiness
• Ensure appropriate documentation and…