CRNA - Wilkes Medical Center - North Wilkesboro, NC

Crna Opportunity At Atrium Health Wilkes Medical Center

Join Atrium Health as a CRNA at Atrium Health Wilkes Medical Center in North Wilkesboro, NC — part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.

At Advocate Health, we're committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You'll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve.

Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

Highlights

• Day off after a call shift
• No second call shift
• Ability to push induction drugs
• Work/Life Balance:
  Enjoy flexible work schedule options!
• Offering up to $140,000 in recruitment incentives, provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements.
• CME Reimbursement:
  Receive up to $2,500 and 5 additional PTO days/year for Continuing Medical Education.
• Generous PTO:
  Accrual starts at 30 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Parental Benefits:
  We understand the importance of family, providing six weeks of paid birthing-mother maternity leave and four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Retirement:
  Secure your financial future with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 3% deposited in your account each pay period, plus a 3% automatic non-elective contribution each year. Teammates must work 12 consecutive months and be employed on last day of the year to be eligible.
• Transition Bonus:
  Enjoy up to $7,500 in transition assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment
• Career Growth & Stability:
  Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.

As a valued member of our healthcare team, the CRNA will play a key role in team-focused patient care, providing anesthesia using safe and quality techniques during procedures. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Potential for and encouraged to precept Student Nurse Anesthetists – opportunity to mentor and assess these medical students.
• Uses medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan to ensure peri-operative and anesthesia care, being sensitive to co-morbidities and age & developmental guidelines.
• Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care;
  Uphold patient safety, drive quality improvement, and promote infection prevention within job responsibilities and initiatives.
• Document and maintain patient records in compliance with hospital standards, ensuring confidentiality.
• Maintain scheduling flexibility, readiness, and punctuality to deliver timely patient care.
• Exhibit professionalism through teamwork, collaboration, and a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Contribute to cost containment efforts by conserving resources.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a small but mighty team that lends itself to all the perioperative staff knowing one another well and working closely together to provide excellent care for our patients. Training and/or Experience Required

• Current North Carolina RN license
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia
• National Board certification as a CRNA
• Current North Carolina CRNA licensure
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
• Educational assistance and professional development programs
• Paid medical liability insurance
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
• Relocation assistance

About N. Wilkesboro, North Carolina North Wilkesboro is a charming town located in Wilkes County, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Known as the "Key to the Blue Ridge," North Wilkesboro boasts a rich history and a vibrant community atmosphere. The town is famously recognized as one of the birthplaces of stock-car racing, with the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway being the first NASCAR-sanctioned track.

North Wilkesboro is also the original home of Lowe's Home Improvement, which continues to have a significant presence in the community. The town offers a blend of small-town charm and modern amenities, with a variety of local businesses, parks, and recreational facilities. Its scenic beauty and welcoming atmosphere make North Wilkesboro an ideal place to live, work, and explore.