Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Company: Advocate Health
Location: Winston Salem
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

Explore an exciting opportunity with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as we eagerly welcome a skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our dynamic Inpatient Anesthesia Team in Winston Salem, NC.

What We Offer:

• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work schedule options we offer multiple 12-hour shift options, hybrid 12-hour & 8-hour shifts, and weekend options!
• CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $2,500 and 5 additional PTO days/year for Continuing Medical Education.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 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 up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions.
• Sign-On Bonus: Offering up to $36,000 in recruitment incentives; provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements.
• Relocation Assistance: Enjoy up to $7,500 in relocation assistance, provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements; paid within the first 30 days of employment
• SRNA Education Assistance: Providing monthly educational assistance payments of up to $12,000 for Student Anesthetists during their final year of school, given the candidate meets eligibility requirements.
• Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.

Work in a Collaborative & Supportive Environment:

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a nationally recognized academic health system, and our Winston Salem Campus is a level 1 trauma center. While working in the Inpatient Anesthesia Department, you will expand your skillset by working on a wide variety of cases, including but not limited to: Orthopedic, Vascular, Burns, Cardiothoracic (specific team), Neurology, ENT, General/Abdominal, Robotic, Gynecology. Other cases you may experience, outside of the day-to-day, include: EP, IR, MRI, Burn Tank, Brachytherapy, and Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE).

What You ll Do:

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 Inpatient Procedures. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Potential for and encouraged to precept Student Nurse Anesthetists opportunity to mentor and assess these medical students.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Document and maintain patient records in compliance with hospital standards, ensuring confidentiality.
5. Maintain scheduling flexibility, readiness, and punctuality to deliver timely patient care.
6. Exhibit professionalism through teamwork, collaboration, and a commitment to ongoing professional development
7. Contribute to cost containment efforts by conserving resources.
8. Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned.

The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.

• Graduation of an Accredited Nurse Anesthesia Program, Master s Degree or Higher Required.
• Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina Board of Nursing + Currently Certified or Recertified to practice as a Nurse Anesthetist by the National Board
• Current CPR Certification ACLS, BLS
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competency within the scope of granted privileges.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse clinical teams.

Where You ll Live: The picturesque cities of North Carolina s Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report s Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023. This includes:

• Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
• Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
• A Rich Quality of Life: Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina s Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries.

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing for all.

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